|
|
Btu/lb |
Btu/gal |
|
Gasoline |
19,100 |
114,800 |
|
FuelOil #6 |
17,200 |
140,600 |
|
Methanol |
8,400 |
55,610 |
|
Pyrolytic Oil |
9,700 |
106,200 |
|
Ethanol |
11,500 |
76,100 |
|
Acetone |
12,200 |
81,100 |
|
n-Butanol |
14,200 |
96,100 |
Source: Battelle-Columbus
calculations, 1973
Comment: Half the energy of gasoline when you fill
tank with methanol.