2006-12-26 00:57:39 · 5 answers · asked by juniorramos1974 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Bio-diesel as a 100% usage requires double distillation of oil obtained from Jatropha carcus and such plants. This is a very costly process. Hence adding as a percentage helps with a single distillation and this creates nitrous oxide in the exhaust. This will not be a problem for tropical and hot countries but where temperatures are lower, % of biodiesel will have be lower.
All said and done, this would help to prolong the use of existing fossil fuel by the mix and alsol helps through the by-products like soap oil and cattle feed. Hence it should be considered worthwhile to go in for and may help us in the next 50 years before which an total alternative can take place, the present petroleum products.
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2006-12-26 01:10:15 · answer #1 · answered by sarayu 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is, can mke it from corn, used cooking oils, etc, runs cleaner and would cost about 60cents per gallon to produce,they dont because the auto makers will lose money its all politics,
2006-12-26 09:00:07 · answer #2 · answered by P_a94 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are no end of solutions, but as long as oil is the cheapest it will remain no. 1.
2006-12-26 08:59:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not a complete 'solution', but would be a good addition in order to help us ween ourselves off of corporate greed.
2006-12-26 08:59:18 · answer #4 · answered by vanman8u 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
possible, yes. too bad it doesnt help you if ur not driving a desil car, or it would have a better chance.
2006-12-26 08:59:32 · answer #5 · answered by Dashes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋