Ethanol fact book 2009

A wealth of injury data and descriptions of cdc research and prevention programs for a full spectrum of injuriesfrom those related to acute injury care or alcohol. The ethanol fact bookwill provide you with the knowledge to. The united states is the largest producer of corn worldwide roughly 40% of the worlds harvest in 2009 11 and the nation is also, since 2005, the worlds leading producer of ethanol fuel12. But even if true, the argument that ethanol saves gasoline is a tough sell when consumers see their fuel mileage drop, and the debate continues on how much water and energy it. Enzymes andor heat are required to separate cellulose into sugar molecules. However, in order to unlock its potential, support for research and development, as well as an. While the modeling of ethanol consumption over several days is a strength of animal research, researchers do not typically provide information regarding patterns of alcohol consumption within 24hour periods, leading to potential problems in the interpretation of results. The primary renewable liquid fuel y ethanol is the primary.

You can learn more about ethanol s many benefits and facts that disprove the many myths surrounding this biofuel in this website. Alcohol use within 24hour periods, several days and over the longterm. Zip file format, for the convenience of visitors who wish to download a personal copy. Index of refraction of ethanol ethyl alcohol index of refraction of glass, crown.

Even if no corn oil or co2 were to be produced, only 68 percent of a bushel of corn is used to produce ethanol. Some quick facts about ethanol and its relation to minnesota. Its chemical formula is c 2 h 5 oh, also written as c 2 h 6 o. Ethanol is naturally produced by the fermentation of sugars by yeasts or via petrochemical processes, and is commonly consumed as a popular recreational drug. Since it was first released in 2009, the renewable energy data book has provided useful insights for policymakers, analysts and investors. Increases in ethanol use are also attributed to more widespread availability of flexfuel vehicles, which can use blends as high as e85, and greater availability of e85 stations. The fast book is a supplement to volume i of the treasury financial manual. Making and using ethanol as a renewable fuel books for wiser living from mother earth news freudenberger, richard on. Directive 200928ec, total for cultivation, processing, transport and distribution. Ethanol has existed as a significant fuel for more than 100 years. But most owners of flexfuel cars dont fill them up with e85 because the more ethanol in fuel, the lower the vehicles gas mileage. Percent of drivers involved in fatal crashes impaired by alcohol by age, 2009 and 2018 1 view table.

Learn the pros and cons of ethanol and its production. Galeras 4,276 m is one of colombias most active volcanoes, having erupted in 2009 and 2010 causing major evacuations. Geodestinies, national book company, portland, oregon, p. Since the ethanol equivalent can be supplied by a given biomassbased technology, the required mass of biomass.

Two weeks ago, the worlds largest ethanol producer, verasun, filed for bankruptcy. Highway transportation petroleum consumption by mode, 19702009 119. Properties ethanol is a monohydric primary alcohol. It lists receipt, appropriation, and other fund account symbols and titles assigned by the department of the treasury. If refineries turned every ear of corn in the united states into ethanol, it would replace only 12 percent of gasoline source.

Nrel releases 2015 renewable energy data book ethanol. During fermentation, ethanol is converted into sugar and carbon dioxide by yeast. Agrienergy funding solutions american coalition for ethanol arkenol bluefire ethanol fuels, inc. They currently use approximately three gallons of water to produce a gallon of ethanol. Transportation energy data book info oak ridge national.

This manual does not cover every aspect of illinois dui laws and should not be cited as a legal authority in court. The statistics presented in this 2020 illinois dui fact book are the most recent numbers available at the time of publication. Ethanol industry outlook 2009 renewable fuels association. Facts about ethanol minnesota biofuels association. Ethanol is again gaining popularity as an alternative automobile fuel. Fact book 25th edition 2020 release thank you for your interest in our fact book 25th edition presale.

Ethanol production has steadily grown over the years. When people talk about it, they often name it simply as alcohol. The ethanol fact book is available through the offices of the clean fuels development coalition, the american coalition for ethanol, growth energy, the nebraska ethanol board and numerous other outlets. Sustainability performance metrics for biomass conversion to carbonbased fuels and chemicals. Before you hit the road to visit relatives or friends this holiday season, youll probably stop at the gas station to fuel up. Ethanol fuel is ethyl alcohol, the same type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages, used as. The vast majority of ethanol used as vehicle fuel in the united states is produced domestically. Department of agriculture and consumer services routinely gets questions about ethanol. According to an omaha, nebraska investment banker quoted in the des moines register the number of. Alcohol is produced by the fermentation of sugars and starches by yeast. Ethanol basics fact sheet alternative fuels data center. Ethanol is a widely used drug whose mechanism of action, despite intensive study, remains uncertain.

Ethanol is promoted in energy security terms, yet our ability to grow corn is increasingly dependent on foreign sources of. Ethanol is simply another name for alcohol the liquid made from the fermentation of sugars by yeasts. Wood, waste, and alcohol fuels ethanol blended into motor gasoline. Flex engines work with gasoline, alcohol or any mixture of both fuels. Department of energy doe is committed to advancing technological solutions to promote and increase the use of clean, abundant, affordable, and domestically and sustainablyproduced biofuels to.

Its chemical formula is c2h5 oh, also written as c 2 h 6o. Corn ethanol history is largely the history of corn ethanol in the united states. According to an omaha, nebraska investment banker quoted in the des. Therefore, to get the same amount of energy contained in. The production of corn zea mays mays, also known as maize plays a major role in the economy of the united states. This figure represents operating ethanol biorefineries as of january 2009. Fact books office of institutional research university. The fast book the fast book is a supplement to volume i of the treasury financial manual. Alcohol and cancer risk fact sheet national cancer institute. As such, in 201415, the amount used to produce ethanol was 3. Ethanol fact book, clean fuels development coalition.

W withheld to avoid disclosure of individual company data. According to the central intelligence agency world factbook, colombias agricultural sector accounts for more than a tenth of the countrys gdp and employs more than a. In the context of alternative fuels, the term refers to an alcohol based fuel that is blended with gasoline to produce a fuel with a higher octane rating and fewer harmful emissions than unblended gasoline. List of books and articles about ethanol fuel online. This study looked at the production of bio ethanol from cassava peels. Produce enough 200 proof lab grade ethanol to supply the university stores for one year. Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol or grain alcohol, is a flammable, colorless chemical compound, one of the alcohols that is most often found in alcoholic drinks. Download a pdf from the nebraska ethanol board website or request a hardcopy from the nebraska ethanol. Biomass energy data book info oak ridge national laboratory. It evaluates their costs and considers policies to support. Ethanol industry outlook renewable fuels association. An improved flex engine generation was launched in 2009 that eliminates the need for the secondary gas.

A set of mutants originally identified on the basis of hypersensitivity to volatile anesthetics see below was tested for altered ethanol sensitivity. More ethanol publications alternative fuels data center. This edition will be published late marchearly april 2020. Posted below is the central intelligence agency s most popular publication the world factbook in compressed. As soon as the book is published, youll receive an email with simple instructions to download the report from your account.

We asked stephen benjamin, director of the departments standards division, to provide a few facts about this alternative fuel and rules pertaining to its use in north carolina. Weekly ethanol production energy information administration. New ethanol fact book now available american fuels. Vehicle populations were determined using 2012 polk vehicle registration data purchased by nrel. Likewise, corn ethanol may not be as environmentally sound as most people think. Maine passed a law in 20 that would ban the sale of cornbased ethanol if 10 other states, or a group of states with a total population of 30 million or more, did the same. Biochemical and electrophysiological experiments have identified receptors and ion channels whose functions are altered at physiological concentrations of ethanol. This iea report, produced jointly with iea bioenergy, examines the current stateoftheart and the challenges for 2ndgeneration biofuel technologies. Through the ethanol across america education program, we are getting the facts out and believe when people understand the wide range of benefits ethanol provides they will continue to support it. The hiv antiretroviral drug efavirenz has lsdlike properties. This allinclusive reference guide has been updated for 2009 with detailed information on politics, populations, military expenditures, economics, and much more. Furthermore, within the agricultural sector, the sugar ethanol industry is valued for its. Alcohol is the common term for ethanol or ethyl alcohol, a chemical substance found in alcoholic beverages such as beer, hard cider, malt liquor, wines, and distilled spirits liquor.

However, brazil does not rely on corn for ethanol production. Ethanol basics fact sheet palmetto clean fuels coalition. To illustrate his point, in 2009, rins averaged 10 cents per gallon. Vehicle populations were determined using 2016 polk vehicle registration data purchased by the national renewable energy laboratory. In 2009, cacc submitted a proposal for american recovery. Ethanol production ethanol production facilities have improved their water efficiency over time. Ethanol is also called ethyl alcohol or grain alcohol and is abbreviated as etoh.

Model t demand for ethanol increased during world war i as fuel needs increased. Top 10 emerging markets by insurance density, 2018 1. Distribution of the ethanol fact bookmade possible through the ethanol across america education campaign. The ethanol lobby is promoting increased sales of flex fuel vehicles that can run on up to 85 percent ethanol, known as e85. World factbook download 2009 central intelligence agency. New fact book highlights benefits of ethanol program. It is a psychoactive substance and is the principal active ingredient found in alcoholic drinks. Employee count with regard to general characteristics, faculty rank, tenure, degree acquisition, salary and other factors within governance units and colleges. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2009 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Ethanol producer magazine the latest news and data about. The energy gain for sugarcane ethanol is larger than for corn ethanol.

See definitions, sources, and notes link above for more information on this table. It is often misrepresented by design, and often misunderstood due to time and information resource constraints. Users of the transportation energy data book are encouraged to comment on. Because of the brazilian leading production and technology, many countries became very interested in importing alcohol fuel and adopting the flex vehicle concept. Ethanol is a complex and multifaceted issue that is very often misunderstood and therefore misrepresented. Cfdc would like to thank the following organizations for their support of the ethanol fact book. Producing bio ethanol from residues and wastes 3 polic brief no. Improper dosing in hiv patients and in noninfected efavirenz abusers living in a high hivrisk environment, like south africa where hiv prevalence rates are approaching 40% of the population central intelligence agency cia world fact book, 2009, creates nearoptimal conditions for the emergence of hiv strains resistant to efavirenz and. The current debate over biofuels produced from food crops has pinned a lot of hope on 2ndgeneration biofuels produced from crop and forest residues and from nonfood energy crops. The energy departments bioenergy technologies office invests in research and development to help commercialize biofuelsliquid fuels produced from plant sourcesto reduce americas dependence on foreign oil, build the economy, and reduce greenhouse gas. Pdf biomass energy data book, volume 1 researchgate.