Ethanol production has been increasing rapidly over the decade. In two thousand, there are two billion gallons distributed and in less than a decade, it reached to nine billion gallons. In the next decade, it is expected to rise in triple.
There had been studies that show how biofuel production can impact the environment negatively. Ethanol transport needs to undergo specific processes and strict policies in order to avoid possible accidents related to contamination. Leakage, spills, and explosions that will result to huge fires must be avoided. Because of this, the transport can only be possible through barges, car tanks, and tanker trucks. However, this may still not be completely safe.
Depending on the cycles of the supply chain, the biofuel can be produced as one hundred percent ethanol or combined with certain amounts of gasoline. When transported, these are denatured. Little do communities like Denmark, TN know about the health and environmental risks of the transport process.
No matter how sealed a container or trailer is that contains the biofluel, the seal can still be degraded because of the tendency of the mixed compounds to attract water from the atmosphere. The combined gases can burn the skin and the victim may not be warned of its presence because it can hardly be seen by the naked eye. The two different fuels have a lot of differences in their characteristics concerning conductivity, density, boiling point, and solubility.
Corn is being produced widely because this is the raw product for ethanol. Scientists say that if the corn is not grown properly or if it has too much pesticides and fertilizers, it can also affect the process of producing the biofuels. The final products must be tested for purity and thus, must be refined.
Some other health and environmental risks include emissions that can pollute the air. This happens during the mixing, dispensing, and storage of the fuel. It can also contaminate water and kill plants and animals. In addition, when exposed to extremely hot conditions, it can explode and harm humans as well.
Transport through train and barge are the most recommended means to get these across the end users and consumers. However, there is still a threat to the safety of a densely populated area to these transport methods. The possible leaks and spills may go directly into the water or in the air. They can release carcinogenic fumes that can cause illnesses. This can slowly kill people.
There are government agencies that issue protection protocols to storage tanks. They use a detection technology to monitor the leaks and contamination in the storage material. However, this does not fully support biofuels. Hence, there is little known technology to lessen the negative environmental and health effects of ethanol.
Reportedly, the damage of this biofuel is much more fatal than that of petroleum. Petroleum gases can be transported through pipelines which is safer. On the other hand, biofuels still cannot use pipeline transport because of its high toxic contents.
There had been studies that show how biofuel production can impact the environment negatively. Ethanol transport needs to undergo specific processes and strict policies in order to avoid possible accidents related to contamination. Leakage, spills, and explosions that will result to huge fires must be avoided. Because of this, the transport can only be possible through barges, car tanks, and tanker trucks. However, this may still not be completely safe.
Depending on the cycles of the supply chain, the biofuel can be produced as one hundred percent ethanol or combined with certain amounts of gasoline. When transported, these are denatured. Little do communities like Denmark, TN know about the health and environmental risks of the transport process.
No matter how sealed a container or trailer is that contains the biofluel, the seal can still be degraded because of the tendency of the mixed compounds to attract water from the atmosphere. The combined gases can burn the skin and the victim may not be warned of its presence because it can hardly be seen by the naked eye. The two different fuels have a lot of differences in their characteristics concerning conductivity, density, boiling point, and solubility.
Corn is being produced widely because this is the raw product for ethanol. Scientists say that if the corn is not grown properly or if it has too much pesticides and fertilizers, it can also affect the process of producing the biofuels. The final products must be tested for purity and thus, must be refined.
Some other health and environmental risks include emissions that can pollute the air. This happens during the mixing, dispensing, and storage of the fuel. It can also contaminate water and kill plants and animals. In addition, when exposed to extremely hot conditions, it can explode and harm humans as well.
Transport through train and barge are the most recommended means to get these across the end users and consumers. However, there is still a threat to the safety of a densely populated area to these transport methods. The possible leaks and spills may go directly into the water or in the air. They can release carcinogenic fumes that can cause illnesses. This can slowly kill people.
There are government agencies that issue protection protocols to storage tanks. They use a detection technology to monitor the leaks and contamination in the storage material. However, this does not fully support biofuels. Hence, there is little known technology to lessen the negative environmental and health effects of ethanol.
Reportedly, the damage of this biofuel is much more fatal than that of petroleum. Petroleum gases can be transported through pipelines which is safer. On the other hand, biofuels still cannot use pipeline transport because of its high toxic contents.
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