I've been very interested in the "drop-in-replacement" potential of ethanol for gasoline-powered cars for a while now.
Recently, a biochemist confirmed that the best hope for bio-methane is a near 100% efficient conversion to ethanol. That would be the "Holy Grail" of all opportunities.
Any thoughts? Agree? Disagree?
Your thoughts are appreciated.
2007-12-17 14:28:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Environment ➔ Alternative Fuel Vehicles
funnysam: we do have methane and CNG kits but the energy needed to compress methane causes efficiencies to drop pretty steeply. Propane can be compressed at about 280psi, I think (need to look it up) while methane requires around 4000 psi and near-cryogenic refrigeration to compress to a liquid. Even then, it's far from stable. I feel your angst, tho. I sure with it could be cheaper.
RJ, My TOP CONTRIBUTOR MAN!!! How the heck are ya? Yes, there is an abundance of methane as it's simply one carbon and 4 hydrogens. As for the ***** pendejo **** etc. boy, I think the methane is his own!!! HAHA.
But, seriously, the use of methane as a drop-in replacement for gasoline shows real promise. I'm hoping to see some progress in this area.
Thanks all!!!!
2007-12-18 14:04:30 · update #1
If they can do that, then how much can they come up with? If it means they don't have to use corn, that would be great, as corn is the new darling in the market of commodities. Just wondering do you think the biochemist are the ones that avatar is talking about, the 'whitey s*** pen*****"? Just kidding. wonder what that person is on? Too much exposure to methane?
As much methane as I think there is, then that would be one by product they could use, but I could be way off on this. I'll study it. Merry Christmas. Take care.
2007-12-17 17:56:48 · answer #1 · answered by R J 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-24 22:19:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not use Methane directly in compressed form ? we already have CNG kits.
2007-12-17 17:01:14 · answer #3 · answered by funnysam2006 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋