Construction and Operation of Small-Scale Fuel Alcohol Plants

摘要

As part of this cooperative TVA/DOE effort, TVA designed, built, and operated a 10 gal/hr pilot fuel alcohol facility at Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The facility was designed to be relatively energy efficient, relatively simple to construct and operate, and capable of producing 190-proof fuel alcohol. Information in this publication includes procedures and recommendations for building and operating small-scale fuel alcohol plants ranging in size from 6 to 50 gal/hr of 190-proof ethanol and are for plants using corn grain as the feedstock material for alcohol production. Plants may be built onsite using conventional tools and locally available components. Experiences from design, construction, operation, and modification of the Muscle Shoals pilot facility were used as a basis for this information. 63 figs., 17 tabs. (ERA citation 11:027091)