Energy and environmental balance of biogas for dual-fuel mobile applications

Lacour, Stéphanie; Alkadee, D.; Périlhon, Christelle; Descombes, Georges

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2011.11.029

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“…Lacour et al 2012 calculated the energy efficiency of a biogas fuelling system as useful mechanical energy delivered by tractor divided by the sum of biogas energy and incoming energy to the system. They also defined the coefficient of performance (COP) as a ratio of mechanical energy delivered by tractor to incoming energy.…”

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Evaluation of methods for estimating energy performance of biogas production

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This study focused on identifying various system boundaries and evaluating methods of estimating energy performance of biogas production. First, the output-input ratio method used for evaluating energy performance from the system boundaries was reviewed. Secondly, ways to assess the efficiency of biogas use and parasitic energy demand were investigated. Thirdly, an approach for comparing biogas production to other energy production methods was evaluated. Data from an existing biogas plant, located in Finland, was used for the evaluation of the methods. The results indicate that calculating and comparing the output-input ratios (Rpr1, Rpr2, Rut, Rpl and Rsy) can be used in evaluating the performance of biogas production system. In addition, the parasitic energy demand calculations (w) and the efficiency of utilizing produced biogas (η) provide detailed information on energy performance of the biogas plant. Furthermore, Rf and energy output in relation to total solid mass of feedstock (FO/TS) are useful in comparing biogas production with other energy recovery technologies. As a conclusion it is essential for the comparability of biogas plants that their energy performance would be calculated in a more consistent manner in the future.

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Section: Energy Performance Evaluation Methods From the Literaturementioning

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Evaluation of methods for estimating energy performance of biogas production

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“…Another case study conducted in Denmark also supported these findings, revealing that using residual domestically available biomass materials instead of diesel and gasoline can reduce GHG emissions [39]. However, the energy efficiency of biomass is not necessarily higher [40]. Hydrogen, which can be used in several transportation modes, can also be a promising source of alternative energy because it produces zero carbon emissions.…”

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Alternative and Transitional Energy Sources for Urban Transportation

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2014

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In urban areas, the transportation sector is one of the principal sources of substantial energy consumption and carbon emission. Although diesel and gasoline are still the main energy sources used in urban transportation, alternative and transitional energy sources have been introduced. The alternative and transitional energy sources include electricity (used in hybrid, electric, and fuel-cell vehicles), biofuels, gaseous fuels from other sources (hydrogen, natural gas, and liquefied petroleum gas [LPG]), alcohols, and ethers. Alternative and transitional energy sources can be used to promote the development of sustainable transportation systems because these sources are renewable and have a lower environmental impact than diesel and gasoline. However, various technical, economic, and policy factors can prevent the successful application of alternative energy sources. In this review, we summarize the latest literature regarding alternative and transitional energy sources in order to understand the current applications of these energy sources in urban transportation and their future applications.

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“…Lacour et al [3] conducted a study related to biogas production system. Topics about pollutant emissions, energy demands and production are presented and discussed, in order to produce methane for use in dual fuel engines.…”

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“…which affects respiration system and the nervous system of people, and producing skin diseases and climatic changes (greenhouse, heating Earth), many studies have been directed for investigations on using different sources of energy instead of oil and its derivatives [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]. Among them we can cite natural gas and biofuel (biodiesel).…”

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Dual-Fuel (Natural Gas/Biodiesel) Engines: Fundamentals, Performance and Environmental Impact

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This chapter briefly focuses on the use of biodiesel and natural gas in dual-fuel diesel engines, providing information about natural gas and biodiesel, and their characteristics, engine performance and exhaust gas emissions. The theoretical and experimental study provides analysis of a commercial compression ignition engine operating in dual mode with three fuels: natural gas, diesel and biodiesel at different load and biodiesel blends. On the basis of the results, the effects of air conditions, and the type and quantity of fuel used over the engine performance and environmental impact are reported, and viability of natural gas and biodiesel as alternative fuels for diesel engines is verified.

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Energy and environmental balance of biogas for dual-fuel mobile applications

Cited by 14 publications

References 10 publications

Evaluation of methods for estimating energy performance of biogas production

Evaluation of methods for estimating energy performance of biogas production

Alternative and Transitional Energy Sources for Urban Transportation

Dual-Fuel (Natural Gas/Biodiesel) Engines: Fundamentals, Performance and Environmental Impact

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