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The
Biorenewable Fuels Technology program includes
instruction in the fast-growing ethanol and biofuels production
industry. From an environmental point of view, the
burning of ethanol is much cleaner than fossil
fuels. Students will be exposed to classes that use
the latest known techniques for producing
alternative fuels such as ethanol and soy diesel.
Students can utilize the education and skills
learned in the program at area ethanol plants during
a summer internship.
According to Alfa Laval Inc., the growth of the
industry will increase as the public becomes more
educated and more flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) are
put into use. As that unfolds, more educated workers
will be needed, Alfa Laval says. "We don't have
enough qualified people to run the plants..." said
Keith Kor of CornPlus.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, plant
and systems operators earn $40,000 to $45,000
annually.
The Biorenewable
Fuels Technology program
is being
expanded to include other fuels such as methane
(also called biogas) and hydrogen.
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