Use of Bio Diesel and Ethanol (Biofuels) as an Alternative Motor Fuel

Use of Bio Diesel and Ethanol (Biofuels) as an Alternative Motor Fuel

Course Outline

The author has attempted to explain and suggest engineering recommendations for the regulated use of Biofuels as they pertain to the use for alternative motor fuels. Biofuels usage is on the upswing because of Federal and State tax incentives and with higher prices of conventional petroleum motor fuels.
Fire Codes (NFPA or IFC) should also be included for the proper installation of Biofuel bulk storage systems and US EPA regulations concerning environmental compliance of Biofuels.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student will:

Be familiar with Ethanol (ethyl-alcohol) and Vegetable/Animal/Seed Oils as they pertain to use a motor fuel;
Use of Biofuels as a heating fuel;
US EPA 40 CFR part 112 regulations (SPCC Spill Plans) on Biofuels stored in aboveground storage tanks (ASTs);
Have a better understanding of the requirements and other regulatory provisions for preparing installation plans for petroleum ASTs/USTs at marketing, commercial, industrial, and governmental facilities;
Have a better understanding of the air quality requirements & benefits of using Ethanol and Bio Diesel blended motor fuels;
Basic Biofuel Chemical Characteristics;
Basic Biofuel Materials Compatibly & Firefighting;
Energy content of Biofuels vs. Conventional Petroleum; and
Federal Tax Credits & US DOT Shipping requirements.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for agricultural, chemical, civil, environmental, mechanical, and petroleum engineers.

Benefit to Attendees

Attendee of this course will be able to understand the basics of the increasing use of Biofuels for the motoring public.

Course Content

In this lesson, you are required to download and study the following course content in PDF format:

Use of Bio Diesel and Ethanol (Biofuels) as an Alternative Motor Fuel

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Course Summary

This course only offers a brief outline of the Federal and State regulatory requirements on the use and installation of Biofuels for motor fuels. Biofuels pros and cons, and tax incentives. . We strongly suggest that you contact a qualified engineering consulting firm or petroleum equipment contractor for details on the state laws in the event you plan to install a new Biofuels installation.

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.