Dairy Biomass as a Renewable Fuel Source

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August 31, 2021
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This publication explains the properties of dairy manure that could make it an excellent source of fuel.

As the cost of fuel increases, so does the cost of operating motor vehicles and heating buildings. Researchers are investigating new sources of cleaner, cheaper, more environmentally friendly fuels. One possibility is generating fuel from dairy biomass. This publication explains the properties of dairy manure that could make it an excellent source of fuel. (6 pp., 3 tables, 4 photos)

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