Diesel biodiesel, or simply “biodiesel,” refers to vegetable oil, or animal fat-based, diesel fuel consisting of long-chain alkyl (methyl, ethyl, or propyl) esters. Biodiesel is typically made by chemically reacting lipids (e.g., vegetable oil, soybean…
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Alternative and Renewable Energy Types
Alternative and Renewable Energy Types? While the terms are often used interchangeably, and many forms of energy fit both classifications, there are some distinguishing factors between the two. “Alternative energy” is energy that is generated…
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Granular Activated Carbon (GAC)
Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) is also used in a number of gas/air applications to remove contaminants. As the demand for activated carbon continues to grow, so too, does the number of suppliers. It can be…
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Best Renewable Energy
What is the best renewable energy? To even attempt such an assessment requires answering two questions initially. First, what is encompassed by the term “renewable energy”? Second, how does one evaluate which is “best”? By…
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Economic Component of Techno Economic Analysis
The economic component of techno-economic analysis typically develops a performance summary for the commercially deployed technology, based on the performance data collected at that time, scaled to commercial operation. For an early-stage R&D technology, this…
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Biofuels Companies
Biofuels companies are making rapid advances. Companies from around the globe are making headlines almost daily. Those like Cosan, Verbio, REG, Green Plains, and Gevo maintain large market caps. The large oil companies have entered…
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Gas to Liquids Technology
What is Gas to Liquids (GTL) technology? GTL technology is a process that converts natural gas or other gaseous hydrocarbons into liquid hydrocarbons, such as synthetic fuels, lubricants, and other valuable products. This technology involves…
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Expert Witness in Bioeconomy Litigation
This is a PowerPoint by Lee Enterprises Consulting CEO, Wayne Lee, about hiring expert witness in the renewable sectors – biofuels, biochemicals, biomaterials, biotechnologies, feedstocks, and other specialty areas within the bioeconomy. It discusses what…
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The Compelling Case for BioJet Fuels
THE COMPELLING CASE FOR BIOJET FUELS By: Jess Hewitt and Jonathan Lewis, Lee Enterprises Consulting Biojet fuels (aka sustainable aviation fuels) are in the news a lot lately, with one carrier after another announcing a…
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Natural Gas Conversion
Natural gas is projected to be a significant part of America’s energy mix in the coming years. With breakthrough developments in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, the US is today the world’s largest natural gas…
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