What Goes Into Making Biofuels?

Ethanol and Biodiesel are discussed in detail. The chemical formulae are shown, and a full description of how to make both ethanol from grain and biodiesel from soy beans. Economics and energy content are explained. The amount of gasoline used per year and ethanol used per year for fuel over time. Uses of both soybeans and corn for all purposes. Costs of corn and gasoline over time. Uses of oil in the US and Biodiesel use over time. How any oil can be made into biodiesel and a demonstration of making biodiesel: heating, potassium hydroxide (lye) addition, methyl alcohol, glycerin, separation.

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