Comparative techno-economic modelling of large-scale thermochemical biohydrogen production technologies to fuel public buses: A case study of West Midlands region of England

Edou, Danielle J. Nouwe; Onwudili, Jude A.

doi:10.1016/j.renene.2022.02.074

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“…The fuel consumption and environmental assessment of biofuels in transport vehicles in Ethiopia reported that the use of bioethanol produced from sugarcane molasses saves 83 % fossil energy and reduces GHG emissions by 39 % while biodiesel generated from jatropha ensures 77 % energy savings and reduction of tailpipe GHG emissions by 79 % [19]. The application of biodiesel as an alternative fuel for vehicles in India [20], bioethanol in Poland and Brazil [21], biomethane in Sweden [22], and biohydrogen in the West Midlands region of England [23] reduces GHG emissions, contributes to air quality, and ensures return on investments.…”

Section: Biofuelsmentioning

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Evaluation of Alternative Fuels for Sustainable Road Transportation

Kanakana-Katumba,

Bello,

Awogbemi

et al. 2023

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Human beings naturally move from one location to another in search of basic necessities. Road transportation is a low-cost, versatile, and widely accessible mode of transportation worldwide. However, using fossil-based (FB) fuels in transportation vehicles is inefficient, generates hazardous gases, and worsens environmental degradation. The current work assesses the application of clean fuels such as biofuels, natural gas, electricity, propane, and other emerging fuels to replace FB fuels in transport vehicles. Unlike FB fuels, the use of biohydrogen, biomethane, biodiesel, and bioethanol in transport vehicles resulted in emission reduction by 70 %, 63 %, 41 %, and 54 %, respectively, while electric vehicles lower maintenance costs, ensuring better engine performance, and better engine efficiency. The adoption of natural gas and propane as alternative fuels for transport vehicles is cost-effective, and promotes environmental sustainability. There is a need for targeted financial, infrastructural, and technical investments to further promote the application of these clean fuels for road transport application. The outcome of the study provides updated information and sensitizes automobile engineers, environmentalists, transport fleet operators, governments, and other stakeholders on the benefits derivable in the adoption of clean fuels as alternatives to FB fuels as transport vehicles fuel.

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Section: Biofuelsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluation of Alternative Fuels for Sustainable Road Transportation

Kanakana-Katumba,

Bello,

Awogbemi

et al. 2023

Preprint

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State‐of‐the‐Art Review of Biomass Gasification: Raw to Energy Generation

Taqvi,

Kazmi,

Naqvi

et al. 2024

ChemBioEng Reviews

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Despite the increasing global need for sustainable energy, biomass gasification is becoming a highly promising method for transforming raw biomass into usable energy. The present review article analyzes the essential aspects of biomass‐based energy production, starting with an assessment of existing energy needs and the crucial contribution that biomass can make in fulfilling these demands. The research investigates recent advancements in several biomass gasification methods, explaining their mechanics and discussing the related difficulties. The research conducts a thorough evaluation of the efficiency, yield, and environmental consequences of biomass gasification, aiming to determine the feasibility of the technique. In addition, the study rigorously assesses the techno‐economic factors of energy generation from biomass, providing valuable information on the economic viability and scalability of various biomass gasification techniques. The present study is focused on providing a comprehensive understanding of biomass gasification by analyzing current improvements and conducting a techno‐economic comparison to make well‐informed decisions for a sustainable energy future.

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