This report summarizes information on alcohol fuel technologies for planners, investors, and technical assistance agencies in developing countries. Although the information is primarily aimed at the non-technical reader, it does contain some details of the technologies: references are included for those who wish more specialized information. This report explores the production and use of alcohol fuels and the production of ethanol and methanol. In addition it looks at the social, economic and environmental implications of using alcohol fuels. Positive and negative factors of using alcohol fuels are given. The report includes information on various tropical crops and their conversion to alcohols through both traditional and novel processes.


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    Title :

    Alcohol fuels: options for developing countries


    Additional title:

    Alkohol als Kraftstoff als Alternative fuer Entwicklungslaender


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1983


    Size :

    120 Seiten


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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