Life cycle emissions and energy study of biodiesel derived from waste cooking oil and diesel in Singapore |
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Authors: | Celia Bee Hong Chua Hui Mien Lee Jonathan Sze Choong Low |
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Institution: | (1) Sustainability & Technology Assessment Section, Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology, 71 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 638075, Singapore |
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Abstract: | Background, aim and scope Biodiesel derived from Waste Cooking Oil (WCO) is considered highly environmentally sustainable since WCO is a waste product
from domestic and commercial cooking processes and then recycled to a transportation fuel in Singapore. In addition, it avoids
the conversion of land use for crop production. This is a strong advantage for Singapore which has relatively smaller land
space than other countries. The import of virgin oil as feedstock into Singapore is also avoided. Therefore, the more appropriate
feedstock to produce biodiesel in Singapore context is WCO. According to the National Environment Agency, diesel vehicles
in Singapore contribute 50% of the total particulate matter smaller than 2.5 μm (PM0.25) emissions to air ambient. Hence, the aim of this life cycle assessment study was to compare the environmental performances
of biodiesel derived from WCO and low sulphur diesel in terms of global warming potential, life cycle energy efficiency (LCEE)
and fossil energy ratio (FER) using the life cycle inventory. The results of this study would serve as a reference for energy
policy makers and environmental agencies. |
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