A former electrical engineer at Bechtel Power Corporation, Dianoush Emami has worked throughout the state of California for more than 35 years. During this period, he has established himself as a professional in high-voltage transmission and substation design. Dianoush Emami has also worked on projects in the nuclear power and biofuel sectors.
In November 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory collaborated with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and the Idaho National Laboratory to conduct research that can help match promising biofuels with compatible engine types. The consortium builds on the rationale that advanced engine designs can improve biofuel efficiency while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions.
The studies, published in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, outline the prospects of biofuel as a climate-friendly alternative energy source. Biofuels are produced from animal fats and oil extracted from plants, which are renewable, in contrast to petroleum. The researchers found that pairing compatible biofuels with advanced, optimally designed engines can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent, mitigating climate hazards. They also found that optimized engines can go farther on equal amounts of fuel compared to conventional engines.
