Ethanol
DDN SFA Unit 2 at Kallam and Khandoba Biorefineries Pvt. Ltd have plants installed to produce Ethanol. Ethanol, a by-product of the sugar industry, is made by fermenting the juice extracted from sugarcane. Firstly, the process of producing Ethanol starts from the juice extracted from sugarcane, in the plant. In the next step, the juice is collected and delivered to the fermentation tank where the yeast reaction occurs and ethanol is produced. Generally, the purity of ethanol is 92-95% after this step, therefore the requirement of water separation is crucial in this process.
Ethanol has varied usage across diversified industries, thereby making its production a highly demanding affair. Ethanol, a good oxygenate, when used as a blend with motor spirit, substantially reduces vehicular emission and thereby reduces pollution. Ethanol is also one of the additives in petrol. The government aims to achieve a 10% blending of ethanol into fossil fuels by year 2022-23 to reduce dependence on energy import significantly.
The Padma Corp takes pride in putting these substantial steps forward in the direction of contributing to achieving the national agenda encouraged by the government of India.
Advantages
Ecologically Effective
Specifically, ethanol to gasoline ratio of 85:15. The little composition of gasoline acts as an igniter, while ethanol takes up the rest of the tasks. This ratio of ethanol to gasoline minimises the emission of greenhouse gases to the environment since it burns sustainably compared to pure gasoline.
PROMOTES SUSTAINABILITY
Global warming is caused by the relentless emission of dangerous greenhouse gases from the use of fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, and coal). The effects of global warming are catastrophic including changes in weather patterns, rising sea levels, and excessive heat. The combustion of ethanol fuel releases carbon dioxide and water which contributes to an eco-friendly environment. The carbon dioxide released is ineffective regarding environmental degradation.
COST-EFFECTIVE IN COMPARISON TO OTHER BIOFUELS
Ethanol fuel is the least expensive energy source since virtually every country
has the capability to produce it. Corn, sugar cane or grain grows in almost every country which makes the production economical compared to fossil fuels.
Fossil fuels can play against the economy of most countries, especially,
developing countries that have no capacity to produce them. Consequently, it is effective for growing economies to dwell on the production of ethanol fuel to cut down the dependence on fossil fuels to save revenue.
MINIMISES DEPENDENCY ON FOSSIL FUELS
Harnessing of fuel from corn or biomass is an economical way to sustain any
economy and prevent it from dependency over importing oil and gas from international countries. Preserving ethanol fuel can restore the government’s finances which inturn can be ploughed back into the economy.(check meaning).
Since ethanol is domestically produced, from domestically grown crops, it helps reduce dependency on foreign oil and greenhouse gas emissions. For instance, if we could consider running our vehicles on 100% ethanol, the difference would be remarkable .
ADVANTAGEOUS FOR THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
The fact that ethanol fuel production relies mainly on agricultural produce,
individuals will be compelled to tap into the obscure parts of the agricultural sector which in turn can uplift a country’s economy. This act will guarantee ethanol fuel availability for countless years. The need for increased production of corn and grains has consequently witnessed a steady growth of opportunities in the farming industry.
ETHANOL IS A RECOGNISED RENEWABLE SOURCE OF ENERGY
The production of ethanol commences with the process of photosynthesis, which enables sugarcane to develop and subsequently be processed into ethanol fuel.
VARIETY OF SOURCES OF RAW MATERIAL
Although corn and sugarcane are the chief raw material for producing ethanol fuel, any crop or plant containing starch and sugar can also qualify to aid the production.
CONTRIBUTES TOWARDS CARBON NEGATIVE EXCELLENCE
The Padma Group has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards carbon positivity and is committed to progressively reducing its carbon footprint to ensure environmental conservation.
The Padma group promotes the facilitation of alternative energy sources, which empowers consistent sustainability. particularly considering the sugar industry. An added advantage in addition to environmental protection is that it opens opportunities to earn additional carbon credits, resulting as a vital trading resource. Furthermore, apart from being an enabler of GHG (GreenHouse Gases) reduction it is a culmination of benefits.
Our aggressive efforts to preserve the environment have been aiding us become progressively carbon negative annually.
