Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

98 V-% Poweralkohol

English translation:

98% by volume of power alcohol

Added to glossary by Brie Vernier
Sep 18, 2005 19:18
18 yrs ago
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German term

98 V-% Poweralkohol

German to English Science Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng
es geht um die Leistung eines Biokraftwerks und die Produktion von Bioethanol in den möglichen Gebrauchsformen

Ethanolkraftstoff für den Einsatz in mobilen Ottomotoren mit 98 V-% Poweralkohol
Volumenprozent = % by volume
Ich kann mich jedoch nicht auf eine geeignete Reihenfolge des gesamten Ausdrucks einigen
98% by volume power alcohol tönt in meinen Ohren nicht sehr überzeugend
Vielleicht power alcohol, 98% by volume?
Was meint ihr?
VDIV

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98% by volume of power alcohol

Commercial ethanol contains 95 percent by volume of ethanol and 5 percent of water. Dehydrating agents can be used to remove the remaining water and produce absolute ethanol.

http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:pAZIZ77FqZ4J:www.uganda...
Peer comment(s):

agree Zareh Darakjian Ph.D.
26 mins
Thanks, Zareh
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98 % v/v fuel alcohol

This is a possibility, I think.

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www.distill.com/specs/High-Pl4.html

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Or alternatively: 98 % v/v ethanol (this is the alcohol in question, I believe).

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I meant, fuel ethanol or fuel alcohol.

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This reference shows that "power alcohol" is also a term that is used...

www.gea-wiegand.com/ndk_website/geawiegand/cmsdoc.nsf/WebDo...

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The following reference uses "Fuel alcohol" in the title and then "power alcohol" in the text.
Most likely they are interchangeable..

www.idrc.ca/en/ev-83053-201_840108-1-IDRC_ADM_INFO.html

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Fuel Alcohol Technology Policy (Kenya and Other African Countries)
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Due to the rising cost of oil, much attention has been focused on attempts to convert agricultural produce to 'power' alcohol. Currently three countries in Africa produce power alcohol: Zimbabwe, Kenya and Malawi. The purpose of this project is to examine technology and energy policies relevant to the development of power alcohol technology in these countries.
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98 volume percent of power alcohol

dl.clackamas.cc.or.us/ch105-04/volume.htm -
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98% by volume fuel ethanol/power alcohol

It was traditionally called "power alcohol" and it has been
used extensively in the past. However, like most alternative
fuels, it has limitations when compared to the pervasive
hydrocarbon-based fuels, modern terminology includes "fuel
ethanol".
yarchive.net/chem/alcohol_as_fuel.html

Because of its high cost, however, such "power alcohol" disappeared in the 1940s.(1) ... Today, fuel ethanol manufacturing is the largest consumption sector ...
www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/solar.renewables/renewable.energy.ann...

Fuel Ethanol, Power Alcohol are buzz words today. there are many reasons to justify the use Of Alcohol as A blend in petrol for automobiles. ...
www.praj.net/test/article1.htm

The production and use of fuel ethanol can indirectly serve a variety of needs. ... Fuel: Power Alcohol in the Twentieth Century. New York: Boyd ...
sleekfreak.ath.cx:81/3wdev/VITAHTML/SUBLEV/EN1/ETHANOL.HTM

... in the US currently produce over 600 mmgy of fuel ethanol and high ... In addition to technology and know-how for power alcohol production, Vogelbusch USA also ...
www.grainnet.com/info/articles_2col.html?type=ci&ID=14717
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