Renewable Diesel

Value Chain, Sustainability, and Challenges

1st Edition - September 19, 2023
Editors: Dipesh Kumar, Sanjay Kumar Gupta, Bhaskar Singh
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 1 5 3 - 5
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Renewable Diesel: Value Chain, Sustainability, and Challenges presents a holistic reference on the production of renewable diesel, from fundamentals to state-of-the-art. In additi… Read more

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Renewable Diesel: Value Chain, Sustainability, and Challenges presents a holistic reference on the production of renewable diesel, from fundamentals to state-of-the-art. In addition to an in-depth assessment of biomass conversation processes and available technologies, the book considers engineering and mathematical aspects such as design, economics and sustainability. Production processes, fuel properties and fuel quality standards are all addressed in detail alongside state-of-the-art information on conversion routes, catalysts, combustion characteristics, emission profile, techno-economic and lifecycle appraisal, and integration of renewable diesel production into existing refineries. A chapter on biodiesel and hydroprocessed vegetable oil offers a comparative analysis with conventional biodiesel pro’s and con’s.

Finally, readers are provided with an overview of techno-economic, environmental, logistical and strategic hurdles and opportunities in the commercialization and marketability of renewable diesel. This book provides readers with a unique and comprehensive reference on the production of renewable diesel that will be of interest to students, researchers and professionals involved in bioenergy, renewable energy, biotechnology, chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science and sustainability sciences.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Preface
Chapter 1. Synthesis of renewable diesel as a substitute for fossil fuels
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Biodiesel and renewable diesels
1.3 Renewable diesel
1.4 The feedstock of renewable diesel
1.5 Production of biodiesel
1.6 Production of renewable diesel
1.7 Effect of operating parameters for production of renewable diesel
1.8 Catalytic synthesis of renewable diesel
1.9 Nanomaterial-based catalysts to produce renewable diesels
1.10 Physicochemical properties of diesel, biodiesel and renewable diesels
1.11 Industrial application of renewable diesel
1.12 Prospective future and recommendations
1.13 Conclusion
References
Chapter 2. Standard specifications for renewable diesel
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Renewable diesel feedstocks
2.3 Diesel-like alternative fuels
2.4 Biodiesel
2.5 Green diesel
2.6 Fischer–Tropsch diesel
2.7 White diesel
2.8 Hybrid diesel
2.9 Comparison of renewable diesel
2.10 Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter 3. Life cycle assessment of renewable diesel production
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The approaches for renewable diesel production
3.3 Evaluation of the life cycle assessment process of renewable diesel and product assessment
3.4 Select case studies on life cycle assessment of renewable diesel production
3.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4. Challenges and opportunities in the commercialisation of renewable diesel
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Renewable diesel production route and commercialisation
4.3 Challenges and opportunities
4.4 Future prospects
4.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5. Current status and future outlook for renewable diesel industry
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Global energy crises
5.3 Current scenario for biofuel
5.4 Renewable diesel versus biodiesel
5.5 Why renewable diesel?
5.6 Renewable Fuel Standards and regulation
5.7 Commercial producers of renewable diesel
5.8 Worldwide renewable diesel production capacity
5.9 Appealing future
5.10 Conclusion
References
Chapter 6. Renewable diesel and biodiesel: a comparative analysis
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Production pathways
6.3 Properties
6.4 Combustion characteristics
6.5 Policy support
6.6 Challenges and opportunities
References
Chapter 7. Waste plastic to fuel: properties, combustion characteristics and emission profile
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Plastic waste management options and processes
7.3 Fuel properties, combustion and emission characteristics
7.4 Conclusions and recommendations
Acknowledgement
References
Further reading
Index

Dipesh Kumar

Dr. Dipesh Kumar is an Assistant Professor at Nalanda University Centre Neemrana Tribhuvan College of Environment and Development Sciences Rajasthan, India. As part of Ph.D. research, he worked on the synthesis of biodiesel from non-edible feedstocks of Indian origin and improvement of their fuel properties using novel environmentally benign approaches. He has a total of 18 scholarly publications, including 10 articles in highly cited journals (09 in Q1 and 01 in Q4) in the field of renewable energy and environmental engineering to his credit. The average impact factor of his publications is 5.758, and to date, his contributions have received over 180 citations. His research interests lie in clean alternative fuels, life cycle assessment, and techno-economic viability of alternative biofuels and biorefinery.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor Nalanda University Centre Neemrana Tribhuvan College of Environment and Development Sciences Rajasthan 301705, India

Sanjay Kumar Gupta

Dr. Sanjay Kumar Gupta began his research career in 1999 at CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, India, previously known as the Industrial Toxicology Research Centre. His doctoral degree was awarded in 2010. He did two years (2012-14) post-doctoral research at the Institute for Water and Wastewater Technologies, Durban University of Technology, South Africa. He received an award as “one of the top post-doctoral fellows” for four years for his meritorious research contributions. Dr. Gupta’s research interests lie in environmental monitoring and ecotoxicological risk assessment, water and wastewater, algal technologies for bioremediation and biofuel production. He has co-edited three books. One of his book entitled “Algal Biofuels” is among the top performing 25% books of the subject since publication in 2017. His two co-edited books on “Catalysis for Clean Energy and Environmental Sustainability” are in press. He is a reviewer for more than 50 international journals. He has published 48 research articles in peer-reviewed high-impact international journals, 36 book chapters with reputed international publishers.

Affiliations and expertise

Dy. Technical Officer Environmental Engineering Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India

Bhaskar Singh

Dr. Bhaskar Singh received his Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, UP, India, in 2010. He also holds an M. Phil. from Pondicherry (Central) University, India, with a gold medal (2006). He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Environmental Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, India. Dr. Singh is currently engaged in teaching in the thrust areas of environmental sciences like environmental earth science, natural resources, environmental chemistry, environmental pollution monitoring and, control technologies, etc. He is a reviewer of several international journals, viz., Fuel, Renewable Energy, and Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews. His current interests lie in the application of algal biomass for biodiesel synthesis, development of heterogeneous and green catalysts, and corrosion aspects of biodiesel fuel. He has published more than 40 research and review papers in peer-reviewed and high-impact international journals and 14 book chapters by international publishers. He has co-edited & co-authored 3 books.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India