Outline
I Introduction
II Background
A Biodiesel basics
1 Biodiesel origins
a Rudolf Diesel
b Uses of peanut oil in 1900 Exposition
2 Properties of biodiesel
a lubricating ad solvent properties
b usable on all post 1992 diesel engines
c can be mixed in any proportion to diesel
d Bxx where xx is the percentage biodiesel in the mixture (i.e. B20 = 20%)
3 Evolution of biodiesel
a 1st generation biodiesel
b 2nd generation biodiesel
c 3rd generation biodiesel
B Biodiesel Vs. Diesel
1 Emissions
a lower CO2, CO, and particulate emissions than diesel
b lower sulfur emisions than diesel
c higher NOx emissions than diesel
2 Cost of production
a dependent upon generation of biodiesel being created
b 3rd generation is the most cost effective as algae is not
3 Use of biodiesel in a diesel engine
Thesis: Biodiesel fuels can be used in virtually all diesel engines, and the application of new vehicle designs integrating diesel engines will allow the promising fuel to become more common as the world begins to demand renewable, affordable, and environmentally friendly energy sources
III Possibilities of biodiesel
A Worlds addiction to petroleum
1 Gasoline
a requires refining
b most common consumer fuel
2 Conventional petroleum diesel
a Requires refining from oil
b used for heavy machinery and large transportation
3 The engines we depend upon for so much will eventually run out of fuel
a no travel, no shipping, globalization crippled
b how can we support ourselves until we find a better energy source?
B Biodiesel has the potential to support our failing infrastructure
1 This should only be a temporary solution
a as the smog forming emissions (NOx) could worsen global warming
b a more ecological and efficient fuel source should be sought
2 It could support trucking, rail, and agricultural industries
a this would allow us to continue to explore alternative fuels
b ideally we have enough time before suffocating in exhaust
3 The world dependency on oil is similar to a drug addict’s dependency on heroin
a could biodiesel be compared to methadone
b used (sometimes successfully) to wean the drug addict off the drug
IV How can biodiesel be spread world wide
A Making diesel engines available everywhere
1 diesel in second and third world countries
a lower fuel quality in these areas
b diesel can have more variable fuel qualities than gasoline
c causing diesel to be more common in poorer world countries
2 Diesel in second world countries
a gasoline is more widely used in the richer countries of the world
b the trucking and rail industries in these countries run on diesel
c diesel engines are still widely available in first world countries
B If you build it, biodiesel will come
1 Since biodiesel can be used in all newer diesel engines
a the general infrastructure to support the world on biodiesel is there
b and gasoline could be replaced without too much chaos
2 Will the world be willing?
V Application of biodiesel into alternative transportation
A Fuel efficient alternative vehicles
1 2 Wheeled vehicles
a motorcycles can get >100mpg in more efficient models
b faster, more versatile, mobile than conventional cars
2 3 wheeled vehicles
a microcars are extremely efficient
b compact size and efficient construction for mobility
B Biodiesel and diesel in conventional gasoline engines
1 Conversion of gasoline engine to diesel
a the engine itself can usually not be made to run on diesel
b easier to replace engine than redesign or modify
2 Installation of diesel engine
a generally, the a diesel engine can be modifier to fit inside a conventional gasoline vehicle
b the challenge lies in connecting the powertrain due to…
VI Conclusion
I Introduction
II Background
A Biodiesel basics
1 Biodiesel origins
a Rudolf Diesel
b Uses of peanut oil in 1900 Exposition
2 Properties of biodiesel
a lubricating ad solvent properties
b usable on all post 1992 diesel engines
c can be mixed in any proportion to diesel
d Bxx where xx is the percentage biodiesel in the mixture (i.e. B20 = 20%)
3 Evolution of biodiesel
a 1st generation biodiesel
b 2nd generation biodiesel
c 3rd generation biodiesel
B Biodiesel Vs. Diesel
1 Emissions
a lower CO2, CO, and particulate emissions than diesel
b lower sulfur emisions than diesel
c higher NOx emissions than diesel
2 Cost of production
a dependent upon generation of biodiesel being created
b 3rd generation is the most cost effective as algae is not
3 Use of biodiesel in a diesel engine
Thesis: Biodiesel fuels can be used in virtually all diesel engines, and the application of new vehicle designs integrating diesel engines will allow the promising fuel to become more common as the world begins to demand renewable, affordable, and environmentally friendly energy sources
III Possibilities of biodiesel
A Worlds addiction to petroleum
1 Gasoline
a requires refining
b most common consumer fuel
2 Conventional petroleum diesel
a Requires refining from oil
b used for heavy machinery and large transportation
3 The engines we depend upon for so much will eventually run out of fuel
a no travel, no shipping, globalization crippled
b how can we support ourselves until we find a better energy source?
B Biodiesel has the potential to support our failing infrastructure
1 This should only be a temporary solution
a as the smog forming emissions (NOx) could worsen global warming
b a more ecological and efficient fuel source should be sought
2 It could support trucking, rail, and agricultural industries
a this would allow us to continue to explore alternative fuels
b ideally we have enough time before suffocating in exhaust
3 The world dependency on oil is similar to a drug addict’s dependency on heroin
a could biodiesel be compared to methadone
b used (sometimes successfully) to wean the drug addict off the drug
IV How can biodiesel be spread world wide
A Making diesel engines available everywhere
1 diesel in second and third world countries
a lower fuel quality in these areas
b diesel can have more variable fuel qualities than gasoline
c causing diesel to be more common in poorer world countries
2 Diesel in second world countries
a gasoline is more widely used in the richer countries of the world
b the trucking and rail industries in these countries run on diesel
c diesel engines are still widely available in first world countries
B If you build it, biodiesel will come
1 Since biodiesel can be used in all newer diesel engines
a the general infrastructure to support the world on biodiesel is there
b and gasoline could be replaced without too much chaos
2 Will the world be willing?
V Application of biodiesel into alternative transportation
A Fuel efficient alternative vehicles
1 2 Wheeled vehicles
a motorcycles can get >100mpg in more efficient models
b faster, more versatile, mobile than conventional cars
2 3 wheeled vehicles
a microcars are extremely efficient
b compact size and efficient construction for mobility
B Biodiesel and diesel in conventional gasoline engines
1 Conversion of gasoline engine to diesel
a the engine itself can usually not be made to run on diesel
b easier to replace engine than redesign or modify
2 Installation of diesel engine
a generally, the a diesel engine can be modifier to fit inside a conventional gasoline vehicle
b the challenge lies in connecting the powertrain due to…
VI Conclusion