Life-Cycle Assessment of the Use of Jatropha Biodiesel in Indian Locomotives (Revised)

Whitaker, M. ; Heath, G.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)

关键词: Indian Locomotives;    Crosscutting;    Greenhouse Gas Emissions;    India;    Biodiesel;   

DOI  :  10.2172/950146
RP-ID  :  NREL/SR-6A2-44428
RP-ID  :  AC36-99-GO10337
RP-ID  :  950146

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

With India's transportation sector relying heavily on imported petroleum-based fuels, the Planning Commission of India and the Indian government recommended the increased use of blended biodiesel in transportation fleets, identifying Jatropha as a potentially important biomass feedstock. The Indian Oil Corporation and Indian Railways are collaborating to increase the use of biodiesel blends in Indian locomotives with blends of up to B20, aiming to reduce GHG emissions and decrease petroleum consumption. To help evaluate the potential for Jatropha-based biodiesel in achieving sustainability and energy security goals, this study examines the life cycle, net GHG emission, net energy ratio, and petroleum displacement impacts of integrating Jatropha-based biodiesel into locomotive operations in India. In addition, this study identifies the parameters that have the greatest impact on the sustainability of the system.