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Ethanol from Sugar Beets: A Process and Economic Analysis

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This project designed a process for bioethanol production from sugar beets. A comparison to a similar process designed by the USDA using corn showed that sugar beets may be a superior feedstock because more ethanol can be obtained per acre of farmland. The production cost per gallon would be similar at $2.30 for beets and $2.24 for corn. We recommend making further studies investigate lowering utility costs, general cost optimization, and that a pilot-scale plant be built.

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  • E-project-042810-165653
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  • 2010
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  • 2010-04-28
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  • New York
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