Implementation policy considerations for achieving year-round operability of biodiesel programs

Implementing biodiesel in fleet vehicles has been a challenge to many agencies. Issues related to pricing, availability, fuel quality, and winter operability have made it difficult to maintain successful programs. In addition, fuel efficiency and impact on equipment are additional concerns that need...

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Published in:Biomass & bioenergy 2012-04, Vol.39, p.439-448
Main Authors: Grasman, Scott E., Sadashivam, Sundaresan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alternative fuels. Production and utilization
Analytic Hierarchy Process
Applied sciences
Availability
best management practices
Best practice
Biodiesel
Bioenergy utilization
Energy
Energy economics
Energy policy
Exact sciences and technology
Fuel consumption
Fuels
General, economic and professional studies
Implementation policy
issues and policy
Literature reviews
Miscellaneous
Pricing
private enterprises
public sector
Renewable Energy Programs
Winter
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Summary:Implementing biodiesel in fleet vehicles has been a challenge to many agencies. Issues related to pricing, availability, fuel quality, and winter operability have made it difficult to maintain successful programs. In addition, fuel efficiency and impact on equipment are additional concerns that need to be considered. Thus, a study was undertaken to establish best practices for implementation of biodiesel programs that sought information on existing biodiesel programs, practices, and lessons learned. A list of best practices was complied, with added inputs from literature review, and prioritized using the Analytic Hierarchy Process. This paper describes the study and provides specific recommended practices for ensuring fuel quality and year-round operability. The recommendations will assist with the implementation of successful biodiesel programs in both the public and private sectors. ► Surveyed state highway and transportation officials. ► Provides information on existing biodiesel programs, practices, and lessons learned. ► Establishes best practices for implementation of biodiesel programs. ► Assists with the implementation of successful biodiesel programs.
ISSN:0961-9534
1873-2909
DOI:10.1016/j.biombioe.2012.01.047