Gasohol

What is gasohol? Gasohol generally refers to a mixed blend fuel containing 10%

ethanol and 90% gasoline. Manufacturers create ethanol using a dis>lla>on process

similar to the methods used for making drinking alcohol. Can be used modern and light duty vehicles with an internal

combus>on with 4 stroke engine. Useful in decreasing the popula>ons dependence on foreign

oil. Help reduces carbon monoxide by up to 30%

Gasohol history >meline

USA foresee fuel shortage

Americans agricultural fuel

Carter administra>on

In 1970s In 1978

In 1980

Gasohol in Thailand

King Bhumibol foresee fuel shortage and lower price of agricultural

products

PTT carried out tests of gasohol

Distribu>on at 5 BangChag gas sta>on in Bangkok

In 1985

In 2000 In 2001

Gasohol Iden>fy E at the gas sta>on.

Gasohol in Thailand

Key Gasohol Specica>ons

Ethanol produc>on

How is Gasohol 95 diers from normal benzene gasoline 95?

Normal benzene 95 uses MTBE as substance to increase the octane number! Further due causes contamina>on to underground water and consuming water.

Advantages of Gasohol

Renewable energy source Helps to reduce the emissions of various greenhouse gases

Economical Decrease the dependence of the fuels import from foreign country

Disadvantages of Gasohol

S>ll doub>ng about the benets Reduc>on in the eciency of engines and corrosion of engines which permanently damages the vehicle.

20-30% less energy than gasoline.