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Energy analysis for ethanol
Author
John M. KrochtaAuthor Affiliations
John M. Krochta is Research Chemical Engineer, Western Regional Research Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Berkeley.Publication Information
Hilgardia 34(6):9-11. DOI:10.3733/ca.v034n06p9. June 1980.
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Abstract
A major question in the production and use of fuel-grade ethanol is whether or not it yields a net energy gain after accounting for the fossil energy input required for bio-mass production, harvesting, transportation, and conversion. Two recent studies concluded that a net energy loss resulted in industrial-grade ethanol production from corn. Use of fossil fuel was assumed for all energy inputs.
Krochta J. 1980. Energy analysis for ethanol. Hilgardia 34(6):9-11. DOI:10.3733/ca.v034n06p9
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