Drink the Best and Sell the Rest!
Summary
Given the current political climate and push for more electric vehicles, some facilities are beginning to explore alternative markets on a more permanent basis. With the global industrial alcohol market expected to grow to over $241 billion by 2027, it is logical for facilities to diversify to secure a more sustainable future. Fuel-grade alcohol is denatured with natural gasoline and is often considered the lowest grade due to high impurity levels, which are often disregarded since they’re easily combusted in engines. Industrial grade alcohol typically has most of the impurities removed and is required to meet United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) standards. With some minor changes to the process and some additional paperwork, it may be feasible to “drink the best and sell the rest!” Author: Jessica Buckley, Project Manager RTP Environmental Associates Inc. 516-333-4526 [email protected]