Implementation policy considerations for achieving year-round operability of biodiesel programs

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• 作者：Scott E. Grasman^a ; ^{Scott.Grasman@rit.edu} ; ^{segeie@rit.edu} ; Sundaresan Sadashivam^b
• 关键词：Bioenergy utilization ; Biodiesel ; Implementation policy ; Renewable Energy Programs ; Analytic Hierarchy Process
• 刊名：Biomass and Bioenergy
• 出版年：2012
• 期刊代码：3_09619534
• 类别：pw
• 出版时间：April, 2012
• 卷：39
• 期：Complete
• 页码：439-448
• 文件大小：1051 K

摘要

Implementing biodiesel in fleet vehicles has been a challenge to many agencies. Issues related to pricing, availability, fuel quality, and winter operability have made it difficult to maintain successful programs. In addition, fuel efficiency and impact on equipment are additional concerns that need to be considered. Thus, a study was undertaken to establish best practices for implementation of biodiesel programs that sought information on existing biodiesel programs, practices, and lessons learned. A list of best practices was complied, with added inputs from literature review, and prioritized using the Analytic Hierarchy Process. This paper describes the study and provides specific recommended practices for ensuring fuel quality and year-round operability. The recommendations will assist with the implementation of successful biodiesel programs in both the public and private sectors.