1.4 Biofuels: A Definition
2. BIODIESEL
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Physical and Chemical Properties
2.3 Quality Standards and specifications
2.4 Important Biodiesel Parameters:
2.5 Performance of Biodiesel
2.6 Technical Overview of Bio Diesel
3. BIODIESEL BENEFITS
3.1 Economic Benefits
3.2 Quality Benefits
3.3 Environmental Benefits
3.3.1 Emissions
3.3.2 Biodegradability and Toxicity
3.4 Energy Security Benefits
3.5 Health Effects
4. PRODUCTION OF BIODIESEL
4.1 Raw Materials
4.1.1 Oil
4.2 The Quality of Raw Material
4.2.1 Vegetable Oil
4.2.2 Animal fats
4.2.3 Waste vegetable oils
4.2.4 Esters of vegetable oil
4.2.5 Alcohol
4.2.6 Catalyst
4.3 Production of Biodiesel
4.4 Production Process
4.5 Batch vs. Continuous Process Technology
4.5.1 Batch Systems
4.5.2 Continuous Systems
4.5.3 Hybrid Systems
4.6 Steps involved in Base-Catalyst Method
4.6.1 Pyrolysis
4.6.2 Micro-emulsification
4.6.3 Dilution
4.6.4 Transesterification
4.6.5 The Process and Variables during Transesterification
4.5.6 Ratio of alcohol to oil
4.5.7 Catalyst type and concentration
Purity of reactants
4.7 The General Production Flow of Biodiesel
5. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
5.1 Blending of Esters with Diesel
5.2 Storage of Biodiesel
5.2.1 Suggestions for storing Biodiesel
5.3 Handling of Biodiesel
SECTION 2: UPCOMING INDUSTRY
6. SCENARIO WORLDWIDE
6.1 International Biodiesel Market
6.2 Global Production
6.2.1 Europe
6.2.2 US
6.2.3 Asia
6.2.4 Australia
6.2.5 Brazil
6.2.6 Canada
6.3 Companies in Biodiesel Industry
International Companies
Abengoa Bioenergy Corporation
AG Environmental Products LLC
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Biodiesel Industries, Inc.
Griffin Industries, Inc.
Petroplus International N.V.
Southern States Power Company, Inc.
Total S.A.
West Central Cooperative
Pacific Biodiesel
Canada Clean Fuels
ADW Plus, s.r.o.
Soy Solutions
Indian Companies
Southern Online Bio Technologies Ltd
Nandan Biometrix
Shirke Biofuel
Naturol Bio-Energy India Ltd
7. ISSUES AND CHALLENGE
7.1 Infrastructure
7.2 Area Requirement
7.3 Crop Failure and Fuel Crisis
7.4 Energy requirement for the plantation
7.5 Viability of Biodiesel and International Oil Price
8. CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR
8.1 Set-up for the Biodiesel plant
8.2 Technology
8.3 Government Support
8.4 Feed stock
9. DEMAND DRIVERS
9.1 Engine Development & Modifications
9.2 Fuel Prices in International Market
9.3 Environment friendly fuels
SECTION 3: FEASIBILITY IN INDIA
10. INDIAN SCENARIO
10.1 Possibility of Biodiesel Production in India
10.2 Proposed Jatropha Plantation
11. LAND FEASIBILITY FOR JATROPHA PLANTATION
11.1 Assessment of Biodiesel Demand in India
11.1.1 The Required Raw Material Production
11.2 Area required for plantation
11.2.1 Available Land
12. COST ESTIMATION OF PRODUCING BIODIESEL
12.1 Cost estimation
12.1.1 Pre-Plantation Cost
12.1.2 Cultivation cost
12.1.3 Oil Extraction Cost
Cost of setting up Oil Extraction Unit
Extraction Cost
12.1.4 Cost of Esterification
Variable Inputs in Esterification
Fixed cost for the plant
12.1.5 Other costs
12.2 Estimated Operating profit per ton of Biodiesel
12.3 By-products
13. FRAMEWORK OF LAUNCHING BIODIESEL IN INDIA
13.1 Plantation Sector
13.2 Production Sector
13.3 Marketing and Trade
13.4 Research and Development
13.4.1 Selected Biodiesel R&D Projects at Indian organisation
Harbinsons Biotech
Punjab Agricultural University
Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP)
Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
14. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA INITIATIVE IN PLANTATION: NATIONAL MISSION ON BIODIESEL
14.1 Objective of the mission
14.2 Phase I-Demonstration Phase (2003-2007)
14.2.1 Micromission on Plantation on Forest Lands
14.2.2 Micromission on Plantation on Non-forest Lands
14.2.3 Micromission on Plantation on other Lands
14.2.4 Micromission on Procurement of Seed and Oil Extraction
14.2.5 Micromission on Transesterification
Blending and Trade
14.2.6 Micromission on R&D
14.3 Phase II - Self sustaining Expansion of Biodiesel Programme (2007-2012)
14.4 The Coverage and Area
14.4.1 Developing agro-technologies for different agro-climatic regions
14.4.2 Oil Quality
14.4.3 Biocatalyst
Heterogeneous Catalyst
14.4.4 Utilization of By-products
15. REGULATING BIODIESEL IN INDIA
15.1 Proposed Biodiesel Specifications for India
APPENDIX
1. Available Biodiesel production technologies
2. Production Capacity Installed: Country-wise
3. Indian and European Vehicle Emission Norms
4. Indian and European Vehicle Emission Norms - Heavy Duty Vehicles
5. Comparison of Indian and European Diesel Specifications
6. Comparison of different Methyl Esters compared to Diesel
7. Jatropha: An Introduction
Origin & distribution
Description of Jatropha plant: Description of Species
Varieties
Cultivation & production
Plant Protection
Post harvest processing
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Abstract
Biofuels is among alternate fuels that have caught the attention of policy makers and entrepreneurs in recent years. India is the world's sixth largest consumer of energy. The demand for refined products is forecast to rise at a higher rate. The report on Indian Biodiesel talks of the energy requirement in India and biodiesel as an alternate source to the requirements. The specifications and quality standards requirement of biodiesel is discussed with the benefits and distribution system available. Biodiesel as an upcoming industry along with the global scenario is analysed, major international companies are focused. The related issues and challenges in the industry are briefed. The feasibility in India in terms of land suitability, cost of production, Government initiatives (National Mission on Biodiesel) and regulatory environment are also included in the report.
The report will be useful to the industry and especially companies planning to establish processing plant, looking for entry into contract farming for Jatropha, supplier and consumers of biodiesel. It will also be useful to the government department and agencies working Jatropha and biodiesel to plan their future actions considering the areas wherein the potential lies. The educational institutes may also use this information as it also gives brief information on the industry. Other research bodies, industry experts, associations & consortia of the industry and consulting organizations may also benefit through the information given in the report.
The report has been prepared from numerous sources which include: Publication of IPO documents, industry interactions, press releases by different players, websites, and proprietary and subscribed databases. Due diligence and adequate care has been taken in the report to check and validate the figures used.
Get Full Details About This Report >>
