Understanding The Basics Of Bioethanol Fuel

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Understanding The Basics Of Bioethanol Fuel
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• Perhaps you havent yet heard the buzz
  surrounding Bioethanol fuel or the latest trend
  in Bioethanol fireplaces. If not, read on to
  discover more about how this environmentally
  friendly fuel could change your life for the
  better
• What exactly is Bioethanol fuel?
• Bioethanol (methylated spirits, or simply
  ethanol), a clear liquid, is a renewable energy
  source created by fermenting the sugars and
  starches found in agricultural and forestry
  products plants, in other words. The most
  common plant sources are sugarcane and grain
  crops, but ethanol can also be produced from
  potatoes, corn, beets, and rice, just to name a
  few.

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• Although the end-product is essentially alcohol,
  certain denaturants are added to ensure that it
  cannot be sold or consumed as such, and that it
  remains used purely as a fuel.
• Bioethanol has many different uses, ranging from
  sustainable fuel for vehicles, to cosmetic
  products and, of course, to the clean and
  environmentally friendly flames that you see in
  modern fireplaces.

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• How is Bioethanol less harmful to the environment
  than other fuels?
• Commonly used fossil fuels, such as gas and coal,
  are quickly becoming less dependable, while fuels
  like Bioethanol are renewable. Not only that, but
  fossil fuels are harmful to the environment when
  burned and are not biodegradable like Bioethanol
  is. When Bioethanol is burned, it releases the
  same amount of carbon dioxide as that which was
  collected by the plant sources when producing the
  fuel. The carbon dioxide is then absorbed back
  into plants and the natural cycle continues,
  meaning that it is much better for our
  environment.

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• Being composed of biological, environmentally
  friendly products, means that any emissions from
  Bioethanol are clean, consisting of heat, steam
  and carbon dioxide. These clean emissions mean
  that when the Bioethanol is burned in a
  fireplace, there is no need for a chimney or a
  flue, and since less heat will be lost this way,
  it makes a Bioethanol fireplace even more cost
  effective and efficient as a means of keeping
  warm.

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• How should I store Bioethanol?
• Storing bio ethanol fuel is no different than
  storing your alcohol. Simply keep it away from a
  heat source.
• Is it easy to purchase Bioethanol fuel?
• Bioethanol fuel can readily be purchased from a
  wide variety of supermarkets, hardware stores and
  gas stations, and is usually available in 1, 2, 4
  and 20 litre bottles. If being used for a
  Bioethanol fireplace, the supplier of your fire
  should either be able to offer you a supply of
  fuel, or direct you where to find it in your city.

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• Since 2007 The Bio Flame has been creating
  unique, eco-friendly, ethanol fireplaces. Whether
  you are looking for wall mount fireplace or a
  free standing fireplace, our designers and
  engineers have developed a superb selection of
  modern fireplace designs to suit any lifestyle,
  no matter where you are located in the world. The
  Bio Flame has gained great popularity amongst
  homebuilders, hotels/resorts and designers.