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 enlarge | Author: David Blume
Creators: R. Buckminster (fws) Fuller, Michael Winks
Publisher: International Institute for Ecological Agriculture
Category: Book
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Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 686
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 640
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.5
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.2 x 1.5
ISBN: 0979043778
Dewey Decimal Number: 630
EAN: 9780979043772
ASIN: 0979043778
Publication Date: November 1, 2007
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 Everything you need to know and then some... September 13, 2008
I've been interested in Ethonol production for a while. This book spells it out in excellent detail. A must have for the alternative energy set.
 Sorry guys, but this book makes some exaggerated/untrue claims September 3, 2008
3 out of 9 found this review helpful
I work on the forefront of the biofuels industry for an engineering design firm that works with rising biofuel technologies. First let me says that I HAVE NOT read Mr. Blume's entire book. The sections that I have read, however, make some rather untrue statements. For example, in Myth #1 Blume states that oil has a negative net energy output, meaning that it requires more energy invested than it puts out. That means that it takes more than 1 barrel of oil to produce one barrel of oil. If this were true, then it would take more than one barrel of oil to extract one barrel of oil out of the ground and refine it. Realistically, the oil companies use the barrels of oil that they extract to produce and refine their oil. Let's use an example and say that it takes 2 barrels of oil to produce 1 barrel of oil. Where do those 2 barrels of oil come from? They come from the ground. Let's be clear on something. Whenever you extract oil from the ground, you are adding to your total output. Those 2 barrels are NOT energy investments. So when you need 2 barrels of oil to produce 1 barrel, you are extracting 3 barrels of oil and using up two of them for a net output of 1 barrel of oil.
Another untrue claim is that we can completely replace 100% of our motor fuel consumption. This is not true. The USDA and DOE published a report saying that we can displace about 30% of our motor fuel consumption using farmland and forest lands. At best we can displace maybe 40%. And realistically, the displacing probably won't happen for quite a while.
Like I said before, I have not read the entire book. Maybe the rest of uses sound logic and diligent research. Maybe not. Make sure you check your facts and do research. Many people make claims and state them as facts, when in reality, they did not do their homework. And make sure to do your homework on the things that I have said too.
Must Buy!!! The Answers ar in Here!! August 30, 2008
The most informative and comprehensive book on this subject that has ever been written. It definitely resolves the issues on how and the best ways to absorb ethanol in our fuel obsessed economy. If you have any questions, then look no further for the answer. If you are skeptical, then look no further for the answer. It will change your mind on ethanol, that is a fact. A must read for everyone living in the world today if you meet the following qualification: you eat, you drive, you work, and you buy.. Buy this book.
 Alchohol can be a gas August 24, 2008
3 out of 11 found this review helpful
This book is a copy paste compilation of old, past due information. Mostly 3 to 4 decades old. Five dollars worth. It was another good sale pith example of people making money of those who look for a positive change.
USELESS!! August 23, 2008
5 out of 10 found this review helpful
So full of garbage and NO real information. DON'T waste your money. My mother bought this book and I have gone through it along with the dvd (just him talking, no plans). The book is disorganized with no real schematics (plans) for building a distillery. I did better searching online for free. Plus who has a ton of corn, wheat, donuts, or any of the substances mentioned available. Save your money and fill-up your car. Because this book is useless.
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