alternative fuels: propane / solar energy gage sheler 4 th hour chemistry
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Alternative Fuels:Propane / Solar Energy
Gage Sheler
4th Hour Chemistry
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Basic Facts
• Propane is a hydrocarbon consisting of three carbon atoms and eight hydrogen atoms.
• Propane is created as a byproduct during the production and processing of natural gas, as well as during the refining process of petroleum.
• Propane is not a renewable resource.
• During combustion, propane forms water and carbon dioxide.
• Propane produces about 50MJ/kg
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Benefits
• Although not as clean as natural gas, propane burns much cleaner than modern gasoline.
• If correctly harnessed as a vehicle fuel, propane burns cleaner and does less damage to the fuel engine of the car than gasoline.
• In less-developed countries, propane is quickly rising to market and replacing outdated fuel sources such as wood and coal.
• Propane is a byproduct of other energy sources, therefore it doesn’t take much to obtain.
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Negative Effects
• Propane is not a renewable resource and can only be created as a byproduct.
• Using propane as a vehicle fuel harbors a potential risk of explosion. This is caused because propane is heavier than air, resulting in a pooling of propane, which could potentially reach a heat source and cause an explosion.
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Final Verdict
In short, propane is a better fuel than gasoline because it is cleaner and more efficient. However, propane is also explosive and not as efficient as natural gas. I don’t think propane should be used as the go-to fuel, but I do think it could be used better than gasoline.
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Basic Facts
• Solar Energy is the harnessing of the sun’s natural light and heat energy.
• Solar Energy can be converted to several different types of energy, such as heat energy for cooking and stored energy for transportation.
• The largest solar plant in the US is located in Boulder City, Nevada.
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Benefits
• Solar energy is by far the most renewable energy source.
• Solar energy is also 100% clean.
• Solar energy can be converted in several different forms, making it a reliable fuel source for many human needs.
• Solar energy even has the potential to disinfect water.
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Negative Effects
• Solar Energy must be stored, as direct solar energy is not available during the night or during other irregularities of the sun, such as thunderstorms.
• Solar Energy is difficult to harness into various forms of energy, to be used as an efficient vehicle fuel much more technology will have to be developed.
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Final Verdict
Because of the fact that solar energy is by far the cleanest and most renewable energy source. It just requires a little bit of further exploration to be full developed enough for full use. I think solar energy could easily be used as the best fuel to replace gasoline.