Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8074821 | Energy | 2015 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
The rural electrification based on the JCO (Jatropha crude oil) system is more environmentally friendly compared to generation of biodiesel, in terms of TAP and PMF indicators. Under current practices, two out of the four evaluated indicators score positive benefits, when compared to the generation of marginal diesel-based electricity. The optimisation of the expelling pressing process and the power generation engine could bring further improvements in terms of fossil depletion, GWP and PMF indicators. The biodiesel route, on the other hand, presents a limited local environmental performance, showing only gains in terms of fossil depletion and GWP.
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Authors
Joana Portugal-Pereira, Jun Nakatani, Kiyo H. Kurisu, Keisuke Hanaki,