Comments on: A Long-Term Energy Solution (Part 3 of 3) http://www.beyster.com/blog/?p=198 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:53:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Dr. Beyster http://www.beyster.com/blog/?p=198#comment-257969 Dr. Beyster Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:35:15 +0000 http://www.beyster.com/blog/?p=198#comment-257969 Andre: It appears that meaningful quantities of biofuel can be generated in the future based on an algae-based process. Small-scale operations are presently underway, and larger-scale facilities are in the planning stages. We are, however, probably years away from having a totally satisfactory solution. Predicting the future of California is difficult. From what I see in San Diego, industry is running at some fraction of full capacity. -- Bob Andre: It appears that meaningful quantities of biofuel can be generated in the future based on an algae-based process. Small-scale operations are presently underway, and larger-scale facilities are in the planning stages. We are, however, probably years away from having a totally satisfactory solution. Predicting the future of California is difficult. From what I see in San Diego, industry is running at some fraction of full capacity. — Bob

]]> By: Andre V Milteer http://www.beyster.com/blog/?p=198#comment-257060 Andre V Milteer Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:43:22 +0000 http://www.beyster.com/blog/?p=198#comment-257060 Admittedly, I'm not a scientist nor chemist nor botanist. After reading your brief blog post (Pt 3 Algae-based Energy), I see merit within your position. Of course, empirical data along with applied research protocols may (or not) further support your position. Corn-based ethanol has shown itself to be a double-edged sword. Corn is food (algae is also food yet not mainstream). Do we want to deplete our food supply in order to fuel our Maserati and Jaguars up and down Rodeo Drive? I Vote No! I'm told that ethanol production is fairly expensive. Can an algae-based fuel power-up a Navy F-16? Dunno; but how COOL that would be. Moreover, I'm grateful to you, Dr. Beyster, for writing this blog article in a manner that a Non-Scientist can both enjoy and understand. Best wishes with your forth-coming book. P.s. I would appreciate a blog post regarding California...i.e. economic, politics, research powerhouse, etc...etc. Admittedly, I’m not a scientist nor chemist nor botanist. After reading your brief blog post (Pt 3 Algae-based Energy), I see merit within your position. Of course, empirical data along with applied research protocols may (or not) further support your position.

Corn-based ethanol has shown itself to be a double-edged sword. Corn is food (algae is also food yet not mainstream). Do we want to deplete our food supply in order to fuel our Maserati and Jaguars up and down Rodeo Drive? I Vote No! I’m told that ethanol production is fairly expensive.

Can an algae-based fuel power-up a Navy F-16? Dunno; but how COOL that would be. Moreover, I’m grateful to you, Dr. Beyster, for writing this blog article in a manner that a Non-Scientist can both enjoy and understand. Best wishes with your forth-coming book.

P.s. I would appreciate a blog post regarding California…i.e. economic, politics, research powerhouse, etc…etc.

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