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Nature has so many beneficial plants for us to examine and use. For those who want to have a perfectly-green lawn, dandelions can be considered a nuisance.
Many years ago my mother and I made dandelion wine in a crock pot but it was not a palate favorite. Recently, some our family members tested commercial dandelion wine in a fancier bottle, but its flavor didn’t compel anyone to volunteer to run out for another bottle.
At our house, we have a section of our back yard with planted wild flowers in the area to attract birds and other wildlife. This Spring we have an abundance of wild mustard flowers that on its own just started up. Surprise!
Honeywell International, Inc. has an article about mustard seeds that are being processed for fuel in jet planes. This innovative ingredient has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
According to the Honeywell article: “Flying planes powered by plants is becoming a reality. When Qantas flight QF96 recently flew from Los Angeles to Melbourne, Australia, it wasn’t just any trans-Pacific flight. It was the first to use a new fuel made from Carinata seeds, a non-edible mustard seed.
How Mustard Seeds Are Fueling Jets
“The 15-hour 13,000-kilometers’ journey marked the debut of the new Honeywell UOP Green Jet Fuel. It can replace as much as half of the petroleum jet fuel used in flight, without any changes to the aircraft technology, and still meet standards established by the ASTM, and resulted in a potential 65% to 85% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions when compared to petroleum jet fuel.
“The seed that makes this possible has a lot in common with other oil-seed crops, such as canola, soybean, and corn. Engineered by Agrisoma, Carinata oil is extracted when the seed is crushed. However, instead of human food consumption, the oil produced is intended for industrial use in the production of bio and jet fuels.
“When pressed, the seeds yield half their weight in oils that are then refined into jet fuel by AltAir, at the world’s first commercial-scale renewable jet fuel plant in Paramount, Calif..
“With the first commercial Carinata seed crop expected in 2020, this new commercial aviation biofuel is poised to help travelers reach new and uncharted heights.
“The Honeywell C-Suite predicts the future of four industries:
“Here’s how data and technology will shape the future:
“Industries will be transformed by data, according to executives.
“Consumers will be more empowered than ever based on the information at their fingertips, and as a result, companies will need to prioritize customer service.
“Our executives interviewed key industry leaders about these trends and here’s what they had to say.
Air Travel
“In the short-term, keeping air travelers safe during the pandemic is the priority.
“Major changes for travelers are now commonplace, including social distancing markers in boarding lines and waiting areas to mask mandates on planes.
“United Airlines is piloting pre-departure COVID-19 testing for certain flights.
Continued at thevoice.us/mustard-seeds-for-jet-fuel-will-improve-technology