98 V-% Poweralkohol
English translation: 98% by volume of power alcohol
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peer agreement (net): +198% by volume of power alcohol Explanation: Commercial ethanol contains 95 percent by volume of ethanol and 5 percent of water. Dehydrating agents can be used to remove the remaining water and produce absolute ethanol. http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:pAZIZ77FqZ4J:www.uganda... |
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98 % v/v fuel alcohol Explanation: This is a possibility, I think. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 28 mins (2005-09-18 19:47:20 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- www.distill.com/specs/High-Pl4.html -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 30 mins (2005-09-18 19:48:45 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Or alternatively: 98 % v/v ethanol (this is the alcohol in question, I believe). -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 30 mins (2005-09-18 19:49:27 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- I meant, fuel ethanol or fuel alcohol. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 35 mins (2005-09-18 19:53:52 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- This reference shows that "power alcohol" is also a term that is used... www.gea-wiegand.com/ndk_website/geawiegand/cmsdoc.nsf/WebDo... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 38 mins (2005-09-18 19:57:12 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- The following reference uses "Fuel alcohol" in the title and then "power alcohol" in the text. Most likely they are interchangeable.. www.idrc.ca/en/ev-83053-201_840108-1-IDRC_ADM_INFO.html -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 46 mins (2005-09-18 20:04:37 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Fuel Alcohol Technology Policy (Kenya and Other African Countries) ... Due to the rising cost of oil, much attention has been focused on attempts to convert agricultural produce to 'power' alcohol. Currently three countries in Africa produce power alcohol: Zimbabwe, Kenya and Malawi. The purpose of this project is to examine technology and energy policies relevant to the development of power alcohol technology in these countries. |
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98 volume percent of power alcohol Explanation: dl.clackamas.cc.or.us/ch105-04/volume.htm - |
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98% by volume fuel ethanol/power alcohol Explanation: It was traditionally called "power alcohol" and it has been used extensively in the past. However, like most alternative fuels, it has limitations when compared to the pervasive hydrocarbon-based fuels, modern terminology includes "fuel ethanol". yarchive.net/chem/alcohol_as_fuel.html Because of its high cost, however, such "power alcohol" disappeared in the 1940s.(1) ... Today, fuel ethanol manufacturing is the largest consumption sector ... www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/solar.renewables/renewable.energy.ann... Fuel Ethanol, Power Alcohol are buzz words today. there are many reasons to justify the use Of Alcohol as A blend in petrol for automobiles. ... www.praj.net/test/article1.htm The production and use of fuel ethanol can indirectly serve a variety of needs. ... Fuel: Power Alcohol in the Twentieth Century. New York: Boyd ... sleekfreak.ath.cx:81/3wdev/VITAHTML/SUBLEV/EN1/ETHANOL.HTM ... in the US currently produce over 600 mmgy of fuel ethanol and high ... In addition to technology and know-how for power alcohol production, Vogelbusch USA also ... www.grainnet.com/info/articles_2col.html?type=ci&ID=14717 |
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