ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Manel Paret Espadaler

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ENERGY SOURCES

PollutantsEconomical importance

Traditionals

ALTERNATIVES

Renewable

Non-renewable

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EXAMPLES• Bioenergy• Geothermal energy• Tidal energy

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BIOENERGY

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BIOMASS

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BIOMASS FUELS• Wood and agricultural products• Solid waste• Landfill gas and biogas• Alcohol fuels

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BIOMASS CONVERTED TO ALTERNATIVE FUELS

• Thermal conversion• Chemical conversion• Biochemical conversion

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BIODIESSEL

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ETHANOL

CH3 CH2 OH

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METHANOL

CH3 OH

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BIOMASS CONVERTED TO ETHANOL

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THE END

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