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There are many options of fuels that can be used for domestic and commercial use, some of these are highlighted here.  

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Biodiesel

  • Technical Brief
  • English

This brief explaines what biodiesel is and its advantages and disadvantages.

Martin Bounds, Published by Practical Action on 02/02/02

Biodiesel - Biodiésel

  • Technical Brief
  • Spanish

Este informe explica lo que es biodiésel, sus ventajas y desventajas.

Giannina Solari, Published by Soluciones Prácticas on 09/02/11

Diesel Engine Repair & Maintenance

  • manual
  • English

This printable booklet explains diesel engines and basic repair and maintenance in light of the most commonly-faced...

Shamim Hasan Paritosh Kumar Malo, Published by Practical Action Bangladesh on 01/01/10

Diesel Engines

  • Technical Brief
  • English

In many countries diesel engines play a very important role in providing power and electricity for remote locations.

Neil Noble, Published by Practical Action on 02/02/02

Kerosene and Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG)

  • Technical Brief
  • English

This brief looks at how kerosene and LPG and examines various types of stoves and lamps available, including the...

Liz Bates, Published by Practical Action on 04/02/03

Kerosene and Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) - Kérosène & Gaz de Pétrole Liquéfié (GPL)

  • Technical Brief
  • French

This brief looks at how kerosene and LPG and examines various types of stoves and lamps available, including the...

Published by Practical Action on 02/02/02

Liquid Biofuels and Sustainable Development

  • Technical Brief

looking at the three main types of biofuel; ethanol, biodiesel and oils from pressed seeds and nuts.

Dr. L. Bates, Published by Practical Action on 03/15/12

Producer Gas for Power Generation

  • Technical Brief
  • English

This is gas formed by the partial oxidation of a carbonaceous feedstock - eg. biomass or coal - in a furnace,...

Andy Russell, Published by Practical Action on 02/02/08

Production and Use of Jatropha

  • Technical Brief
  • English

This example is based on small-scale cultivation and processing in Zimbabwe.

Thembinkosi Nyathi , Published by Practical Action Southern Africa on 01/01/10

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