Utilization of liquid biofuels in automotive diesel engines: An Indian perspective

This paper deals the policy and planning issues for utilization of ethanol and biodiesel in automotive diesel engines in Indian context in view of environmental benefits, energy self-sufficiency and boosting of the rural economy as well as measures related to implementation and barriers. The main fo...

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Published in:Biomass & bioenergy 2005-07, Vol.29 (1), p.65-72
Main Authors: Subramanian, K.A., Singal, S.K., Saxena, Mukesh, Singhal, Sudhir
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Biodiesel–diesel blend
Crude oil, natural gas and petroleum products
Emission
Energy
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Engines and turbines
Equipments for energy generation and conversion: thermal, electrical, mechanical energy, etc
Ethanol–diesel blend
Exact sciences and technology
Fuels
Processing of crude oil and oils from shales and tar sands. Processes. Equipment. Refinery and treatment units
Rural economy
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Summary:This paper deals the policy and planning issues for utilization of ethanol and biodiesel in automotive diesel engines in Indian context in view of environmental benefits, energy self-sufficiency and boosting of the rural economy as well as measures related to implementation and barriers. The main focus of this paper is on transport and refinery scenario, land availability for production of biodiesel and potential sources for biodiesel and ethanol. The availability of ethanol and estimations for its consumption as transport fuel are made and necessary remedial measures to increase the availability of ethanol in the country in future are suggested.
ISSN:0961-9534
1873-2909
DOI:10.1016/j.biombioe.2005.02.001