Process Safety Management for the Biofuel Industry

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Process Safety Management for the Biofuel Industry, an online training course to enhance awareness, was developed by the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) under a “Susan Harwood Grant” from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).

CCPS has designed the course from the ground up specifically for the Biofuel industries. Attendees will learn about Process Safety Management (PSM), how to implement a PSM program and the …

India’s 20 Percent Biofuels Mandate is Back: Biofuels Digest Special Report

By Biofuels Digest South Asia correspondent Joelle Brink

Like Old Saint Nick, the new incarnation of India’s 20% biofuels mandate arrived in Delhi on Christmas Eve, bringing tidings of great joy to those inside and many outside the industry, including the announcement of a national biofuel fund for second generation biofuels.

This time Prime Minister Manmohan Singh signed a mandate that had already been endorsed by the Confederation of Indian Industry Biofuels …

Special events at the Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference 2011

In addition to the presentations from more than 60 speakers and networking opportunities at the Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference this year, here’s a look at special events throughout the week in DC, April 18-22, 2011.

1. Tuesday, 4/19. Special Interactive Leadership Workshop on Government Policy.

This year, we’ll be joined by the leadership of USDA, DOE, FAA, the Department of Transportation, the Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels, the Department of Defense and more as we explore the very latest developments in government …

USDA awards $136M for advanced biofuels Five university-led consortia receive $15M-$40M grants for diesel, gasoline and renewable jet fuels.

In Washington State, US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced five major agricultural research projects today aimed at developing regional, renewable energy markets, generating rural jobs, and decreasing America’s dependence on …

… Snow, and Dr. Hisham Hegab to capitalize on the environmental and financial benefits of “biofuels” by using nanotechnology to further improve the cellulosic ethanol processes.

Biofuels will play an important part in sustainable fuel and energy production solutions for the future. The country’s appetite for fuel, however, cannot be satisfied with traditional crops such as sugar cane or corn alone. Emerging technologies are allowing cellulosic biomass (wood, grass, stalks, etc.) to also be converted into ethanol.

Cellulosic ethanol does not compete with food production and has the potential to decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 86 percent …

Manufacturing Process Of Biodiesel

Making biodiesel at home has become extremely popular not only for people who are concerned about the environmental pollution but also for those with a fetish for DIY projects. It is amazingly easy to make biodiesel at home and believe it or not, you do not need to be a chemist or an automobile engineer in order to do this. You can always buy a biodiesel processor from the market. However, there is nothing like making biodiesel at home and surprise your colleagues by arriving in a car run by 100% pure biodiesel made at your backyard.

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By: Jennifer Maughan

The pros and cons of biofuels are a matter of hot debate because of the movement to decrease America’s dependence on foreign oil. Learning about the benefits and disadvantages of biofuels can help you to understand what is happening with biofuel research, development and application. While environmentalists would have everyone believe that biofuels are a perfect alternative to fossil fuels, the pros and cons of biofuels are worth considering.

Pros For Biofuels It’s well known that biofuels are better for the environment than fossil fuels. What this actually means is that …

One of the forms of renewable energy sources that has taken center stage is biofuel. This is an energy source derived from organic matter. Biofuel comes from animal fat, vegetable oils and plants. Starch crops and sugar crops are among the most popular sources of biofuel, with corn and sugarcane being widely-used.

Today, there are already a lot of specialized vehicles that are compatible with biofuels. Some have the capacity to utilize fuels that have a composition of 80% biofuel and 20% gasoline. There are also fuels that are composed of 10% biofuel and 90% gasoline. Aside from starch crops, …

Biofuels are a type of renewable fuel, usually found in liquid form, that have been distilled and produced from a variety of grains and animal fats. These elements, the base compounds for biofuels, are referred to as biomass, with the most popular being corn. Other forms of biomass can include barley, sugar cane, soybeans, canola, and other traditional row crops. The two most well-known biofuels are ethanol and biodiesel.

Ethanol is a clear alcohol that is virtually indistinguishable from the type of alcohol one finds in whiskey or beer. Its base is a pure grain alcohol, identical …

For Immediate Release Contact: Joanne Ivancic , 301-644-1395 To bring to the forefront the interests of the developing advanced biofuels industry, Advanced Biofuels USA, has been founded in Frederick, Maryland. “The goal of Advanced Biofuels USA,” said founder Joanne Ivancic, “is to show the American people and their elected representatives that US farmers and researchers together can produce sustainable and economical biofuels that will directly replace all types of transportation fuels including gasoline and …