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Ray McCarthy
Captain Jack Sparrow@raymaccarthy @palmoildetectives
algea fuel has enormous potential, needs govt funding for R&D
Algae-Based Biofuels: The Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
https://newfuelist.com/algae-based-biofuels/
@Captain_Jack_Sparrow @palmoildetectives
Maybe better to use it as food & fertiliser and use Sola & Wave energy.
One fuel solution when batteries don't work is synthetic LPG made from solar energy, sea water and waste carbon. Hydrogen isn't a viable fuel due to transportation & storage issues Even in 1970s petrol engines were being converted for dual petrol & LPG.
Locally made LPG more efficient to transport from tropical sunny regions than electricity.
@raymaccarthy @palmoildetectives
Does LPG have enough energy density for aircraft engines?
Your Next Flight Could Run on Algae: Inside the Biofuel Revolution
https://climatecosmos.com/sustainability/your-next-flight-could-run-on-algae-inside-the-biofuel-revolution-2/
@Captain_Jack_Sparrow @palmoildetectives
It's more viable than batteries or hydrogen (weight penalties), both of which have been used.
Hydrogen tank weight is much worse than LPG. Batteries are only viable for short trips (nearby islands might be viable).
Jet aircraft use very clean diesel (=paraffin). Non-turbine aircraft with props use high octane petrol.
It's more viable than batteries or hydrogen (weight penalties), both of which have been used.
Hydrogen tank weight is much worse than LPG. Batteries are only viable for short trips (nearby islands might be viable).
Jet aircraft use very clean diesel (=paraffin). Non-turbine aircraft with props use high octane petrol.
@Captain_Jack_Sparrow @palmoildetectives
Biofuel is a waste of a resource.