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Document Number | 10532 |
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Primary Title | Consumptive Water Use in the Production of Ethanol and Petroleum Gasoline |
Author Name | Wu, M.; Mintz, M.; Wang, M.; Arora, S. |
Author Affiliation | Center for Transportation Research, Energy Systems Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois; Center for Transportation Research, Energy Systems Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois;Center for Transportation Research, Energy Systems Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois;Center for Transportation Research, Energy Systems Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois |
Published Date | 01/01/2009 |
Detailed Publish Date | January 2009 |
Page Count | 90 |
Document Type | REPORT |
Abstract | The production of energy feedstocks and fuels requires substantial water input. This report examines the growing issue of water use in energy production by characterizing current consumptive water use in liquid fuel production. Consumptive water use is the sum total of water input less water output that is recycled and reused for the process. Water requiremehts are evaluated for five fuel pathways: bioethanol from corn, ethanol from cellulosic feedstocks, gasoline from Canadian oil sands, Saudi Arabian crude, and U.S. conventiohal crude from onshore wells. Regional variations and historic trends are noted, as are opportunities to reduce water use. |
Report Number | ANL/ESD/09-1 |
Copyright Status | N - Not copyrighted, |
Document Owner | H |
