This is a list of all documents accepted for permanent retention under the subject classification 'Natural resources and the environment: Energy resources: Alternative energy resources'.
Natural resources and the environment:
Energy resources:
Alternative energy resources
Biodiesel Research: A Bibliography and Finding Aid [WMRC TN06-085]
Biodiesel burns cleaner (i.e. produces fewer emissions) than traditional petroleum diesel fuel and is biodegradable, making it an interesting alternative fuel option in terms of both environmental protection and U.S. energy independence. Biodiesel fuels most commonly available are really blends of biodiesel and petroleum diesel (B20, or 20% biodiesel, 80% petroleum diesel, for example). An American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard does exist for biodiesel (ASTM D6751). The intended audience for this publication is scientists and engineers interested in the technical aspects of biodiesel formulation and use.
Environmental Information: Trends and Issues (2006)
Illinois Waste Management and Research Center links to resources discussed during a presentation on environmental libraries to a science reference class at the UIUC Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Environmental Information: Trends and Issues (2007, March 5)
Links to resources discussed during a presentation on environmental libraries to a science reference class at the UIUC Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Executive Order (2004, 7)
Governor's Executive Order Instituting Use of E-85 and Biodiesel Blend Fuels In Flexible Fuel Vehicles and Diesel Powered Vehicles in the State of Illinois Fleet.
Feasibility Report: Small Scale Biodiesel Production (2006)
Biodiesel is the name given to fuel for Diesel engines created by the chemical conversion of animal fats or vegetable oils. Pure vegetable oil works well as a fuel for Diesel engines itself, as Rudolf Diesel demonstrated in his engine at the 1900 worlds fair with peanut oil as the fuel. However, vegetable oil is inherently viscous and cannot be burned efficiently at ambient temperatures in modern over-the-road vehicles. Conversion to Biodiesel fuel has the following advantages: - Readily mixes with petroleum diesel fuel in any ratio - Restores lubricity of low-sulfur diesel fuel by mixing as little as 1% biodiesel - Is made from renewable sources - Reduction in viscosity over vegetable oil - Can be burned in modern diesel with little or no modification - Reduction in emissions of o Sulfur dioxide by 100% o Soot emissions by 40-60% o Carbon monoxide by 10-50% o Hydrocarbons by 10-50% o Nitrous oxide by 5-10%, depending on engine tuning and the age of the engine. Nitrous oxide emissions may increase in some instances. This report is an overview of the Biodiesel production process on a small-scale basis.
Green Fleet News {periodical start}
Newsletter of the Illinois Green Fleets Program, a voluntary program where businesses, government units, and other organizations in Illinois gain recognition and additional marketing opportunities for having clean, green, domestic, renewable, American fuel vehicles in their fleet.
Green Fleet News (1 2001, 1 December)
Newsletter of the Illinois Green Fleets Program, in this issue Illinois EPA Kicks Off Illinois Green Fleets Program; Check out our Green Fleets and Much More at www.illinoisgreenfleets.org; 17 Illinois Green Fleets are First to be Designated; Chicago Area Fleets Hear What it Takes; Over $880,000 and Counting for Rebates; Forest reserve District of DuPage County; CACC Receives Another $2.5 Million; Chicago E-85 Program and the Corn-Corridor; Green Fleet Feature: Springfield Mass Transit
Green Fleet News (2 2002, 1 Spring)
Newsletter of the Illinois Green Fleets Program, in this issue Biodiesel: The SOY-lent Green Fuel for the Diesel Engine; Wanted: A Few Good Fleets; Greater Variety in 2002 Green Fleet Vehicles; Designation Criteria Outlined For Green Fleets; $388,060 Issued for AFV Rebates in Last 6 Months; Chickens, Eggs, and Corn...E-85 Has it All; Green Fleets Connects with Green Illinois; Website Updates are Forthcoming; Green Fleet Feature: El Milagro and Propane.
Green Fleet News (2 2002, 2 Summer)
Newsletter of the Illinois Green Fleets Program, in this issue Seven New Illinois Green Fleets Designated in April Event; Quad Cities Getting into Green Fleets; Hybrid Vehicles are Popular with the Public; Chicagos Airports are Flying High; Motorola Hosts Green Car Expo for Employees; New Natural Gas Stations are Open in Chicago; Illinois Universities are using Green Fuels; DaimlerChrysler Adds New E-85 FFVs; Green Fleet Feature: Advance Presort Services.
Green Fleet News (2 2002, 3 Fall)
Newsletter of the Illinois Green Fleets Program,in this issue EPA Administrator Whitman Visits El Milagro to Recognize its Green Fleet; Listing of Model Year 2003 AFVs Lansing Cleaners Takes Clean Very Seriously; Chicago Police Dept. has Green Patrol Cars; Kane County Cougars Highlight Natural Gas; Status of Illinois Alternate Fuels Rebate Program; Illinois Green Fleet Decals and Website Changes; Green Fleet Feature: Rock Island MetroLINK.