This is a list of all documents accepted for permanent retention under the subject classification 'Natural resources and the environment: Energy resources: Biomass energy'.
Natural resources and the environment:
Energy resources:
Biomass energy
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.
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.
Illinois Council on Food and Agricultural Research 2006 Annual Report
This publication provides an overview of Illinois Council on Food and Agricultural Research C-FAR membership and research program activities for the year.
Illinois Natural History Survey Reports (2007, 391 Spring)
Quarterly publication. This issue contains: Will the Emerging Bioeconomy Add to the Burden of Invasive Species Management?, The Black-crowned Night-Herons of Lake Calumet Part II: Foraging Ecology and Contaminant Exposure, Establishment of Historic Fish Communities to Restored Illinois River Floodplain Lakes, Endangered and Threatened Plant Species Database, Exploring the Potential Influence of Fish Diversity as a Determinant of Ecosystem Properties in Aquatic Food Webs, Species Spotlight: Spring Ephemerals, The Naturalist's Apprentice: Field Marks of Illinois Butterflies
Livestock Price Outlook {periodical start}
A joint publication of the Dept. of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture of Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This periodical deals with livestock prices and markets.
Livestock Price Outlook (2006, July) [2006-no.4]
LITTLE EXPANSION, BUT LITTLE PROFIT AS WELL FOR PORK PRODUCERS by Chris Hurt The nation's breeding herd continues to exhibit a small expansion. However, the number of pigs per litter and marketing weights have each been growing at a rate of about 0.75 percent per year. This means that even small increases in farrowings can result in a 2 to 3 percent increase in pork production as is expected in the coming 12 months.
Selected Resources in Alternative Fuels
Illinois Waste Management and Research Center annotated bibliography of print and electronic resources related to alternative fuels.
WMRC Annual Report {periodical start}
Annual report of activities for the Illinois Waste Management and Research Center.
WMRC Annual Report (2003, covering July 2003-June 2004) [AD04-034]
Annual report of activities for the Illinois Waste Management and Research Center.
WMRC Annual Report (2006, covering July 2005-June 2006)
Annual report of activities for the Illinois Waste Management and Research Center. The Waste Management and Research Center has been providingassistance to Illinois businesses and the public since 1985. WMRC is a nonregulatory service organization affiliated with the University of Illinois and is a division of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.