A study of algae as a source of jet fuel | |
| Author | Nadimpalli, Prudhvi Raju |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.ET-19-05 |
| Subject(s) | Algal biofuels Biomass energy Jet planes--Fuel |
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Energy, School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. ET-19-05 |
| Abstract | Aviation industry is totally dependent on the jet fuel derived from the crude oil which is most efficient energy carrier. And also, some unconventional sources of oil such as oil sands, oil shale along with fossil sources such as coal and natural gas plays a dominant role in the production of Jet fuel. Keeping the environmental and financial aspects in mind the world is looking for an alternative source which are cost relevant and will benefit the environment in positive way. Today global warming and climate alteration is the major concern world is looking for in which the usage of fossil fuels is the main reason for this. The daily fluctuations of oil prices in the today’s market and a great need for the sustainable fuel supply also the reason for searching an alternative as the researches going high on alternative resources, considering its unique characteristics and has the potential to diversify the energy sources, jet fuel production from the microalgae gains good attention from the researchers. Microalgae strains produce lipids based upon their individual characteristics, requires very less land area, can use any type of water resource, quick production and majorly the oil production is not at all threat to food security. There is chance of reducing the GHG emissions by the low carbon print created by the algal-based fuels when compared to the petroleum jet fuel. It is clear that the algae derived jet fuel will be a alternative to the conventional jet fuel. Still it has many challenges to overcome to be considered as perfect alternative. When discussing about the cost details microalgal fuels are having high fuel cost due to the technologies involved from the production to refining. As of now these algal based bio-jet fuels is a small player in the aviation industry and will prove its significance in the future. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. ET-19-05 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Energy Technology (ET) |
| Chairperson(s) | Salam, P. Abdul; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Kumar, Sivanappan;Singh, Jai Govind ; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Asian Institute of Technology Fellowship; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2019 |