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What is the formula for calculating relative density?
What is the formula for calculating relative density?
If the density of a gas is 0.5 g/L and the density of air is 1.2 g/L, what is the relative density of the gas?
If the density of a gas is 0.5 g/L and the density of air is 1.2 g/L, what is the relative density of the gas?
Which of the following statements about relative density is true?
Which of the following statements about relative density is true?
What does a relative density of less than 1 indicate about a gas?
What does a relative density of less than 1 indicate about a gas?
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Which of the following could affect the relative density of a gas?
Which of the following could affect the relative density of a gas?
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What major environmental concern is associated with the use of biomass fuels?
What major environmental concern is associated with the use of biomass fuels?
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What is the primary feedstock for biodiesel production in the Philippines?
What is the primary feedstock for biodiesel production in the Philippines?
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How is bioethanol primarily produced?
How is bioethanol primarily produced?
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What does the Biofuels Act or Republic Act 9367 mandate regarding ethanol blending in fuel?
What does the Biofuels Act or Republic Act 9367 mandate regarding ethanol blending in fuel?
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Which type of biofuel is specifically referred to as hydrous or anhydrous and suitable for motor fuel?
Which type of biofuel is specifically referred to as hydrous or anhydrous and suitable for motor fuel?
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Which of the following processes is used to produce methane from biomass waste?
Which of the following processes is used to produce methane from biomass waste?
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What type of matter does 'biomass' specifically refer to?
What type of matter does 'biomass' specifically refer to?
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Which of these is NOT included in the definition of biofuels?
Which of these is NOT included in the definition of biofuels?
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What is the characteristic of a gas with a relative density greater than 1.2?
What is the characteristic of a gas with a relative density greater than 1.2?
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What do the Lower Flammable Limit (LFL) and Upper Flammable Limit (UFL) signify in a gas mixture?
What do the Lower Flammable Limit (LFL) and Upper Flammable Limit (UFL) signify in a gas mixture?
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Which of the following statements about renewable fuels compared to fossil fuels is accurate?
Which of the following statements about renewable fuels compared to fossil fuels is accurate?
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What type of renewable fuel is produced from biogas derived from anaerobic fermentation?
What type of renewable fuel is produced from biogas derived from anaerobic fermentation?
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What is a disadvantage of using biomass fuels?
What is a disadvantage of using biomass fuels?
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Which statement best describes biofuels?
Which statement best describes biofuels?
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What characteristic must a gas mixture achieve to be considered flammable?
What characteristic must a gas mixture achieve to be considered flammable?
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Which of the following best defines the Wobbe index?
Which of the following best defines the Wobbe index?
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Study Notes
Relative Density Formula
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Relative density is calculated by dividing the density of a substance by the density of a reference substance.
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The formula for relative density is:
- Relative density = Density of substance / Density of reference substance
Relative Density Calculation
- The density of the gas is 0.5 g/L.
- The density of air is 1.2 g/L.
- Therefore, the relative density of the gas is: 0.5 g/L / 1.2 g/L = 0.42
Relative Density Properties
- Relative density is a dimensionless quantity, meaning it has no units.
- A relative density of less than 1 indicates that the substance is less dense than the reference substance.
- A relative density greater than 1 indicates that the substance is denser than the reference substance.
Factors Affecting Relative Density
- The relative density of a gas can be affected by:
- Temperature
- Pressure
- The type of gas
Relative Density of Gases
- Relative density of a gas is calculated by dividing its density by the density of air.
- Gases are classified into three categories based on their relative density:
- Light gases (relative density < 0.8) such as natural gas (CHA)
- Medium gases (0.8 < relative density < 1.2) such as carbon monoxide (CO)
- Heavy gases (relative density > 1.2) such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) - propane and butane
Wobbe Index
- Used to assess the interchangeability of gases.
Flammability Limits
- Flammability limits define the concentration range of a combustible gas in a mixture where it can ignite and sustain combustion.
- Lower Flammable Limit (LFL):
- The leanest mixture that is still flammable.
- Represents the smallest fraction of combustible gas in the mixture.
- Upper Flammable Limit (UFL):
- The richest flammable mixture.
- Represents the highest fraction of combustible gas in the mixture.
Renewable Fuels
- Renewable fuels, also known as biomass fuels, are derived from organic matter that regenerates within a year or a few years.
- Synthetic fuels can be produced from both fossil and renewable sources.
- Renewable fuels are categorized into:
- Gaseous: Biogas (from anaerobic fermentation) and gasogen gas (from pyrolysis of biomass)
- Liquid: Alcohols, ethers (biopetrol), esters (biodiesel)
- Solid: Wood, charcoal, fuel pellets (from wood or vegetable residues)
- Other sources of biomass: Agriculture residues, cattle manure, urban waste
Comparing Fossil Fuels and Renewable Fuels
- Renewable fuels are more dispersed geographically compared to fossil fuels (oil and gas).
- Renewable fuels have lower energy content per unit mass than fossil fuels.
- Renewable fuels typically contain more moisture and ash content than fossil fuels.
- Renewable fuels require more handling effort than fossil fuels.
- However, renewable fuels are more environmentally friendly than fossil fuels.
Biofuels
- The terms "biofuels," "biomass fuels," and "renewable fuels" are often used interchangeably when referring to fuels derived from organic matter.
- Biofuels generally refer to biomass derivatives directly substituting fossil fuels.
- Biomass specifically refers to unprocessed organic matter (forest waste, crops, animal waste, domestic waste).
- Renewable fuels can include fuels like hydrogen obtained from electrolysis, which are not derived from biomass.
Disadvantages of Biofuels
- Most biomass fuels are solid.
- Pre-processing steps (gasification, liquefaction) are needed to produce fluid fuels, which are better suited for engines and stationary combustors.
- Biomass fuels have lower energy content than fossil fuels.
- Biomass fuels contain non-fuel components that must be separated, such as soil in forest waste and metals in industrial waste.
- Biomass fuels can contain contaminants.
- While contributing minimally to global warming (due to the CO2 produced being offset by the CO2 absorbed during biomass growth), biomass fuels produce more particulate matter and new chemical emissions (like dioxins) if not properly treated.
Biofuels in the Philippines
- The Philippines became the first Southeast Asian country with biofuels legislation in place with the Biofuels Act (Republic Act 9367) signed in 2007.
- Sugarcane and molasses are used for ethanol production in the Philippines.
- Coconut oil (CNO), from which coconut methyl ester (CME) is derived, is the preferred feedstock for biodiesel production.
- Currently, the mandated blend ratios are 10% for ethanol and 2% for biodiesel.
Definitions of Biofuel Types
- Bioethanol: Ethanol (C2H5OH) produced from feedstock and other biomass.
- Biodiesel: Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) or mono-alkyl esters derived from vegetable oils or animal fats. It is technically proven and approved for use in diesel engines, with quality specifications adhering to Philippine National standards (PNS).
- Bioethanol Fuel: Hydrous or anhydrous bioethanol suitable for use as motor fuel, denatured, and meeting the PNS quality specifications.
- Biofuel: Includes bioethanol, biodiesel, and other fuels made from biomass primarily used for motive, thermal, and power generation, adhering to PNS quality specifications.
- Biofuel blends: Gasoline or diesel blended with biofuels (bioethanol and biodiesel).
- Biomass: Any organic matter, particularly cellulosic or lignocellulosic matter, that is renewable. This includes trees, crops and their residues, plant fiber, poultry litter, animal wastes, industrial wastes, and the biodegradable components of solid waste.
Biofuel Production Methods
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Ethanol: Produced by fermentation of biomass sugars, starch, or cellulose using yeast or bacteria.
- In Japan, bacteria have been developed to produce ethanol from paper or rice straw without pretreatment.
- Methane: Biogas mixture produced by anaerobic digestion of biomass waste (manure, straw, sewage, municipal solid waste).
- Oils (biodiesel): Reforming oleaginous plant seeds (e.g., colza, sunflower, soya).
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This quiz tests your understanding of relative density and its calculations. You'll explore the formula for relative density, answer questions based on given densities, and identify factors affecting relative density. Perfect for chemistry students or anyone interested in gas properties.
