| | A Feasibility Study on Use of Alternative Fuels at Construction |
| | 0,73 | | MB | Site Activities |
| | 88 | | stron |
| | 5269 | | ID | University of Strathclyde |
| | 2006 | | rok |
| | Contents |
| | 1. Chapter 1 |
| | Biomass Energy Basics |
| | Classification of Biomass |
| | Biofuels |
| | Conversion Process |
| | 1. Biochemical Conversion Process |
| | 2. Photo Biological Conversion Process |
| | 3. Thermo chemical Conversion Process |
| | Bio Power |
| | Technologies |
| | 1. Direct Firing |
| | 2. Co-Firing |
| | 3. Gasification |
| | 4. Pyrolysis |
| | 5. Anaerobic Digestion |
| | Biobased Chemical and Materials |
| | Products and Applications |
| | 1. Green Chemicals |
| | 2. Renewable Plastics |
| | 3. Natural Fiber |
| | 4. Natural Structural Materials |
| | Production Technologies |
| | 1. Biomass processing system |
| | 2. Separation technologies |
| | 3. Bioremediation |
| | 2. Chapter 2 |
| | What is biodiesel? |
| | What are the benefits of biodiesel? |
| | The Need for biodiesel |
| | Biodiesel Production |
| | 1. Mixing of Alcohol and Catalyst |
| | 2. Separation |
| | 3. Alcohol Removal |
| | 4. Glycerin Neutralization |
| | 5. Methyl Ester wash |
| | 6. Product Quality |
| | Specification of Pure Biodiesel EN 14214 |
| | Specification of current Automotive fuel EN 590 |
| | What are biodiesel Advantages? |
| | 1. Cetane Number |
| | 2. Emissions |
| | 3. Flash point |
| | 4. Lubricity |
| | How are biofuels used |
| | 1. Pure fuel (B100) |
| | 2. Blends (typically 20-50%) |
| | 3. As an Additive (1-2%) |
| | 3. Chapter 3 |
| | Introduction |
| | The EU Biofuels Directive |
| | Government Climate change Policy |
| | Biofuels Background |
| | Current Policy and UK market for biofuels |
| | 1. Environmental Performance |
| | 2. Agriculture and Rural Development Issues |
| | Fuel Security and Diversity of Supply |
| | 1. Production Cost |
| | 2. Areas of Concern |
| | Long term Outlook |
| | Policy option for promoting biofuels |
| | 1. Fuel Duty incentive |
| | 2. Renewable fuel Obligation |
| | 3. Voluntary Agreement |
| | Supporting measures |
| | 1. Regional Capital Grants |
| | 2. Enhanced Capital Allowances |
| | 3. Research and Development |
| | 4. Encouraging best Environmental practice |
| | 4. Chapter 4 |
| | Overview |
| | The role of Construction Industry towards Sustainable |
| | Developments |
| | Key issues and Current Scenario |
| | The need for Environmental Agency |
| | The Recommended Solution |
| | Current Scenario of construction pollution and waste management requirements |
| | Improved Environmental Efficiency of Buildings |
| | 1. Increased Skills development and training |
| | Overview of Xscape Project |
| | Related Work done to date |
| | Chapter 5 |
| | Different types of construction Equipments |
| | 2. Excavator |
| | 3. Backhoe loaders |
| | 4. Dumper |
| | 5. Compressor |
| | Plant and Fuel Analysis |
| | Analysis of plant hire according to number of days |
| | Diesel fuel purchase Analysis |
| | Comparative performance studies |
| | 1. Fossil/Biodiesel comparison |
| | 2. Life Cycle Analysis |
| | 3. GHG emissions |
| | 4. Energy Requirements |
| | Modification for Biodiesel Engines |
| | 1. Rubber Seals |
| | 2. Cold Starting |
| | 3. Oil changing |
| | 4. Engine Timing |
| | Long term Effects of Biodiesel |
| | Cost Benefit Analysis |
| | Summary |
| | 6. Chapter 6 |
| | Conclusion |
| | 1. Land Use and Production |
| | 2. Environmental Conclusion |
| | 3. Policy |
| | 4. The Future of Biofuels |