Bioethanol is an environmentally friendly fuel that you can easily find in specialty stores (or in supermarkets). Choosing a quality bioethanol is essential for the proper use of your fireplace. Using low-quality bioethanol will not change the thermal value or the autonomy of your fireplace. However, it will cause strong and unpleasant odors and deposits in your ethanol burner.
To identify quality bioethanol, you need to pay attention to its composition. It should consist of 96% ethanol, 3% water, and 1% denaturant. The
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What is bioethanol?
Where does bioethanol come from?
Bioethanol or bioethanol is a environmentally friendly fuel derived from the processing of plants or grains.
In France, bioethanol is mainly produced from sugar beets, which are widespread in French soil. Bioethanol can also be found from grains such as corn or wheat (containing sucrose).
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The sugars are fermented, distilled, and denatured to produce bioethanol. It is found in liquid form, sold in cans.
What does the term bio mean?
The term “bio” for bioethanol does not come from the term “organic” but from the term “biomass.” This means that ethanol is produced from biomass, organic matter. As explained earlier, it is produced from grains or beets.
Is bioethanol environmentally friendly?
Bioethanol can be considered a renewable energy. Unlike fossil fuels, bioethanol comes from plants. Its combustion does not emit polluting particles. The plant raw materials used are renewed every year and are considered renewable energies.
It is an environmentally friendly energy.
Its combustion in ethanol fireplaces emits CO2 and H2O in amounts comparable to human respiration. This CO2 is then absorbed by other plants. It is a CO2 neutral balance.
WHAT COMPOSITION OF BIOETHANOL FOR BETTER COMFORT?
The French standard NF D35-386 regulates the composition of organic ethanol.
It must be 96% ethanol, 3% water, and 1% denaturant. However, some imported bioethanol does not adhere to this composition, which is why it is necessary to be vigilant when purchasing.
What composition for odorless bioethanol?
The quality of the alcohol (ethanol) is important, but what defines the quality of a bioethanol pile comes from the denaturant used.
It is this denaturant that makes bioethanol unfit for consumption. In commerce, you can find bioethanol using a chemical or natural denaturant.
If the denaturant used is chemical (Bitrex for example), combustion emits more or less strong and unpleasant odors. But if the denaturant used is of natural origin, combustion will not produce strong odors.
Of course, the combustion of an alcohol can release a noticeable odor during ignition and extinction. This odor may be more or less detectable depending on the person.
The last element that can affect the quality of bioethanol is the nature of the tanks in which production is carried out. A tank in which chemical elements have already been used may add chemical residues to the bioethanol. These chemical residues can cause odors during combustion. A tank specifically dedicated to fuel production ensures its purity. This is the case with Aluflam ethanol distributed by IGNISIAL PARIS.
Which brand of organic ethanol to choose?
Several brands of bioethanol for fireplaces are present on the French market.
To ensure the correct use and durability of the fireplaces we offer, we recommend using premium quality bioethanol. For example, Aluflam.
ALUFLAM, bioethanol from the brand IGNISIAL PARIS
The bioethanol Aluflam we offer is from the brand IGNISIAL PARIS.
To guarantee quality combustion in its high-end ethanol fireplaces, the brand IGNISIAL Paris has developed its own bioethanol.
Aluflam is a highly refined alcohol derived from the distillation of French beets.
It is produced in tanks specifically dedicated to its manufacture to ensure its traceability. Therefore, no chemical trace can be present.
Aluflam is packaged in 5 L cans, easy to handle for filling burners. The packaging also makes it easy to store. Bioethanol should be kept away from your fireplace, with household products for example.
For your information, a 5L can allows for about 15 hours of combustion.
The bioethanol to prioritize
We should prefer specialized French brands.
If you wish to use another brand, we recommend the Bionodor brand, which also produces good quality bioethanol.
We must also be vigilant about the selling price. Bioethanol sold for less than €2 per liter is generally not of superior quality. It can cause odors and headaches.
Bioethanol to avoid
Some brands available in supermarkets are cheaper. They use a chemical denaturant that can cause odors and headaches.
We advise you to test several bioethanols to find the one that suits you.
CAN ANOTHER FUEL BE USED IN AN ETHANOL BURNER?
Do not use any other fuel in your ethanol pile.
The use of other fuels can also be dangerous. It can cause damage to your home and a very unpleasant odor.
Bioethanol is a liquid fuel. Is it possible to use another liquid fuel in my ethanol fireplace?
The answer is no. Do not use other fuels in your ethanol burner. The combustion of another fuel can be dangerous. The materials and composition of our fireplaces have been designed to withstand the temperatures of bioethanol. The use of another fuel could damage your device and weaken its installation. The shutdown of the device would then not be guaranteed.
The second point is very important, and the use of another fuel will lead to different combustion emissions. Odors and toxic emissions may be present.
Pump E-85 bioethanol differs from bioethanol for fireplaces
Today, we hear about ethanol and bioethanol for the automotive industry. Many vehicles are equipped with a bioethanol engine. Presented as an alternative to gasoline, bioethanol is a more environmentally friendly and cheaper fuel.
However, do not confuse bioethanol intended for automobiles like E-85 with bioethanol intended for fireplaces. This fuel, available at the pump at more affordable prices, is composed of 65 to 85% ethanol and gasoline. Combined with gasoline, its combustion is different. The odors and emissions produced are different and more or less dangerous.
For user comfort, we recommend using a premium quality bioethanol for fireplaces.
You can enjoy the pleasure of the flame, without odors. If you have any other questions about this fuel, please feel free to contact us.
Learn more:
- How to choose your ethanol fireplace
- Comparative heating energies
- Aluflam, bioethanol from the brand IGNISIALPARIS
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