NASA to update delegates on green aeronautics at Biofuels International Canada expo & conference
Dan Bulzan from the NASA Glenn Research Centre will be giving the industry an update on renewable aviation fuels at the upcoming Biofuels International Canada expo & conference on 28-29th October in Montreal, organised by leading publication Biofuels International magazine.
The ability to fly conveniently and efficiently between nations has been a catalyst for the global economy and has shrunk cultural barriers like no other transport sector. But this progress comes at a cost.
In 2008, the commercial aviation industry produced 677 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, around 2% of the total man-made carbon dioxide emissions of more than 34 billion tonnes.
While this amount is small compared with other industry sectors, such as power generation and ground transport, these industries have viable alternative energy sources currently available, such as wind or hydro power.
At this stage, there is no foreseeable new technology to power flight beyond hydrocarbon fuels. Hydrogen can be burned in a turbine engine for aviation but there are significant technical challenges in designing a hydrogen-powered aircraft for commercial aviation and in producing enough hydrogen in a sustainable way to supply the industry’s needs.
The use of sustainable biofuels can provide the air transport industry with a near-term solution to provide a fuel with a lower environmental impact than petroleum-based fuels. The industry’s target is to certify aviation biofuels by 2013, although there is now a possibility that a 50/50 blend of biofuels mixed with Jet A-1 fuel could be certified before 2011.
Bulzan will be talking about 'Green Aeronautics': the work NASA is doing to make aircraft more environmentally friendly through R&D on the modifications to engines, the combustion process and alternative fuels (including biofuels).
His presentation will look at: The Goals of NASA Fundamental Aeronautics Programs; Airframe Improvements for Noise Reduction and Efficiency Improvements; Propulsion System Improvements for Fuel Efficiency and Emission Reduction; and Alternative Fuels.
Drawing on the success of Biofuels International expo & conference in Europe in 2008 & 2009, Biofuels International expanded its portfolio into Montreal, with a two day conference to be held on 28 and 29th October 2009.
Other speakers at the event include Rick White, General Manager, Canadian Canola Growers Association, Gordon Quaiattini, President, Canadian Renewable Fuels Association, Jeff Passmore, Executive Vice President, Iogen Corporation, Vincent Chornet, President and Chief Executive Officer, Enerkem, Duane Chung, President and CEO, Centurion Biofuels, Zenneth Faye, Executive Manager, Milligan Bio-Tech and many more!
The conference is designed to coincide with Canada's biofuel mandate which takes effect in 2010. This requires oil companies to market fuel that contains 5% renewable content, and will considerable increase the demand for biofuels in the country.
In order for Canada to reach this target around 2.74 billion litres of ethanol and 0.36 billion litres of biodiesel will be required, so Biofuels International Canada expo & conference will bring together producers, regulators and investors to discuss how best to meet these goals.
The first commercial scale biodiesel plant in Canada was built in Montreal in 2005, and it is also one of the most direct and profitable routes between North American industry and Mediterranean markets, so is a perfect location for this show.
As an added bonus the event will be co-hosted with Tank Storage Canada expo & conference, an event which is organised by Tank Storage magazine, and focuses on best practices for storage terminals – for full details on this event please visit www.tankstorageevents.com/tscanada
This unique event, organised by market leading publications Tank Storage and Biofuels International magazine, brings together all members of the supply chain, from oil majors to storage operators, to traders, biofuels producers and distributors!
Register 3 delegates or more and save 25%.
The ability to fly conveniently and efficiently between nations has been a catalyst for the global economy and has shrunk cultural barriers like no other transport sector. But this progress comes at a cost.
In 2008, the commercial aviation industry produced 677 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, around 2% of the total man-made carbon dioxide emissions of more than 34 billion tonnes.
While this amount is small compared with other industry sectors, such as power generation and ground transport, these industries have viable alternative energy sources currently available, such as wind or hydro power.
At this stage, there is no foreseeable new technology to power flight beyond hydrocarbon fuels. Hydrogen can be burned in a turbine engine for aviation but there are significant technical challenges in designing a hydrogen-powered aircraft for commercial aviation and in producing enough hydrogen in a sustainable way to supply the industry’s needs.
The use of sustainable biofuels can provide the air transport industry with a near-term solution to provide a fuel with a lower environmental impact than petroleum-based fuels. The industry’s target is to certify aviation biofuels by 2013, although there is now a possibility that a 50/50 blend of biofuels mixed with Jet A-1 fuel could be certified before 2011.
Bulzan will be talking about 'Green Aeronautics': the work NASA is doing to make aircraft more environmentally friendly through R&D on the modifications to engines, the combustion process and alternative fuels (including biofuels).
His presentation will look at: The Goals of NASA Fundamental Aeronautics Programs; Airframe Improvements for Noise Reduction and Efficiency Improvements; Propulsion System Improvements for Fuel Efficiency and Emission Reduction; and Alternative Fuels.
Drawing on the success of Biofuels International expo & conference in Europe in 2008 & 2009, Biofuels International expanded its portfolio into Montreal, with a two day conference to be held on 28 and 29th October 2009.
Other speakers at the event include Rick White, General Manager, Canadian Canola Growers Association, Gordon Quaiattini, President, Canadian Renewable Fuels Association, Jeff Passmore, Executive Vice President, Iogen Corporation, Vincent Chornet, President and Chief Executive Officer, Enerkem, Duane Chung, President and CEO, Centurion Biofuels, Zenneth Faye, Executive Manager, Milligan Bio-Tech and many more!
The conference is designed to coincide with Canada's biofuel mandate which takes effect in 2010. This requires oil companies to market fuel that contains 5% renewable content, and will considerable increase the demand for biofuels in the country.
In order for Canada to reach this target around 2.74 billion litres of ethanol and 0.36 billion litres of biodiesel will be required, so Biofuels International Canada expo & conference will bring together producers, regulators and investors to discuss how best to meet these goals.
The first commercial scale biodiesel plant in Canada was built in Montreal in 2005, and it is also one of the most direct and profitable routes between North American industry and Mediterranean markets, so is a perfect location for this show.
As an added bonus the event will be co-hosted with Tank Storage Canada expo & conference, an event which is organised by Tank Storage magazine, and focuses on best practices for storage terminals – for full details on this event please visit www.tankstorageevents.com/tscanada
This unique event, organised by market leading publications Tank Storage and Biofuels International magazine, brings together all members of the supply chain, from oil majors to storage operators, to traders, biofuels producers and distributors!
Register 3 delegates or more and save 25%.
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