波音变废为宝 地沟油可做航空燃料

 Boeing and Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China today opened a demonstration¹ facility that will turn waste cooking oil, commonly referred to as "gutter² oil" in China, into sustainable aviation biofuel. The two companies estimate that 500 million gallons (1.8 billion liters) of biofuel could be made annually³ in China from used cooking oil.

波音公司和中国商用飞机有限责任公司合作建立了一个航空生物示范项目，该项目将把废弃食用油，即人们常说的“地沟油”，转化为航空生物燃料。两家公司预计该项目每年能将中国的“地沟油”转化成的生物燃料可达5亿加仑（约18亿升）。

"Strong and continuing teamwork between Boeing and COMAC is helping⁴ our industry make progress on environmental challenges that no single company or country can solve alone," said Ian Thomas, President, Boeing China. "By working together for mutual⁵ benefit, we're finding innovative⁶ ways to support China's aviation industry and build a sustainable future."“波音和中国商飞之间稳固持续的合作能够帮助我们企业更好地应对环境问题的挑战，这是任何一个公司或国家无法靠一己之力完成的。”波音公司中国区总裁伊恩·托马斯说：“为了共同利益我们相互合作，共同创新，为支持中国的航天事业、建立一个可持续发展的未来而努力。”

Boeing and COMAC are sponsoring the facility, which is called the China-U.S. Aviation Biofuel Pilot Project. It will use a technology developed by Hangzhou Energy & Engineering Technology Co., Ltd. (HEET) to clean contaminants from waste oils and convert it into jet fuel at a rate of 160 gallons (650 liters) per day. The project's goal is to assess the technical feasibility and cost of producing higher volumes of biofuel.

该合作项目被称作中美航空生物燃料示范项目。项目采用杭州能源工程技术有公司开发的新技术，将地沟油中的杂质清除，使其转化为航空燃料，当前日产量可达160加仑（约650升）。该项目旨在评估项目的技术可行性以及降低大规模生产的成本。

"We are very happy to see the progress that has been made in the collaboration⁷ between Boeing and COMAC, especially the achievement in aviation biofuel technology," said Dr. Guangqiu Wang, Vice⁸ President of COMAC's Beijing Aeronautical⁹ Science & Technology Research Institute. "We will continue to work with Boeing in energy conservation and emissions¹⁰ reduction areas to promote the sustainable development of the aviation industry."“我们很高兴看到波音和中国商飞在合作中尤其是在航空生物燃料科技方面取得的进步。” 中国商飞北京研究中心副主任王光秋说：“我们会继续与波音开展在节能减排方面的合作，以促进航天事业的可持续发展。”

Sustainably produced biofuel, which reduces carbon emissions by 50 to 80 percent compared to petroleum¹¹ through its lifecycle, is expected to play a key role in supporting aviation's growth while meeting environmental goals. The Boeing Current Market Outlook has forecast that China will require more than 6,000 new airplanes by 2033 to meet fast-growing passenger demand for domestic and international air travel.

这种可持续生产的航空生物燃料比传统燃料的碳排放降低了50%-80%，使用它既可以满足保护环境的需要，又可以促进航天产业的健康发展。波音公司预计，为了满足乘客日益增长的国内外出航需求，到2033年中国将需要6千架以上的新飞机。

Boeing and COMAC have been collaborating¹² since 2012 to support the growth of China's commercial aviation industry. Their Boeing-COMAC Aviation Energy Conservation and Emissions Reductions Technology Center in Beijing works with Chinese universities and research institutions to expand knowledge in areas that improve aviation's efficiency, such as aviation biofuel and air traffic management.

波音和中国商飞为支持中国商业航空事业的发展从2012年开始合作。两者在北京建立的中国商飞-波音航空节能技术中心与中国多所大学和研究机构合作，为提高航空生物燃料、空中交通管理等航空效率而共同努力。

Biofuel produced by the China-U.S. Aviation Biofuel Pilot Project will meet international specifications¹³ approved in 2011 for jet fuel made from plant oils and animal fats. This type of biofuel has already been used for more than 1,600 commercial flights.

中美航空生物示范项目生产的生物燃料符合2011年通过的从植物油和动物脂肪提取燃料的国际标准。这种生物燃料目前已在超过1600次商业飞行中得到了应用。

1 demonstration   

n.表明，示范，论证，示威

参考例句：

• His new book is a demonstration of his patriotism.他写的新书是他的爱国精神的证明。
• He gave a demonstration of the new technique then and there.他当场表演了这种新的操作方法。

2 gutter   

n.沟，街沟，水槽，檐槽，贫民窟

参考例句：

• There's a cigarette packet thrown into the gutter.阴沟里有个香烟盒。
• He picked her out of the gutter and made her a great lady.他使她脱离贫苦生活，并成为贵妇。

3 annually   

adv.一年一次，每年

参考例句：

• Many migratory birds visit this lake annually.许多候鸟每年到这个湖上作短期逗留。
• They celebrate their wedding anniversary annually.他们每年庆祝一番结婚纪念日。

4 helping   

n.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的，辅助的

参考例句：

• The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
• By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。

5 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

6 innovative   

adj.革新的，新颖的，富有革新精神的

参考例句：

• Discover an innovative way of marketing.发现一个创新的营销方式。
• He was one of the most creative and innovative engineers of his generation.他是他那代人当中最富创造性与革新精神的工程师之一。

7 collaboration   

n.合作，协作；勾结

参考例句：

• The two companies are working in close collaboration each other.这两家公司密切合作。
• He was shot for collaboration with the enemy.他因通敌而被枪毙了。

8 vice   

n.坏事；恶习；[pl.]台钳，老虎钳；adj.副的

参考例句：

• He guarded himself against vice.他避免染上坏习惯。
• They are sunk in the depth of vice.他们堕入了罪恶的深渊。

9 aeronautical   

adj.航空（学）的

参考例句：

• Many of the pilots were to achieve eminence in the aeronautical world. 这些飞行员中很多人将会在航空界声名显赫。 来自辞典例句
• The advent of aircraft brought with it aeronautical engineering. 宇宙飞船的问世导致了航天工程的出现。 来自辞典例句

10 emissions   

排放物( emission的名词复数 )； 散发物（尤指气体）

参考例句：

• Most scientists accept that climate change is linked to carbon emissions. 大多数科学家都相信气候变化与排放的含碳气体有关。
• Dangerous emissions radiate from plutonium. 危险的辐射物从钚放散出来。

11 petroleum   

n.原油，石油

参考例句：

• The Government of Iran advanced the price of petroleum last week.上星期伊朗政府提高了石油价格。
• The purpose of oil refinery is to refine crude petroleum.炼油厂的主要工作是提炼原油。

12 collaborating   

合作( collaborate的现在分词 )； 勾结叛国

参考例句：

• Joe is collaborating on the work with a friend. 乔正与一位朋友合作做那件工作。
• He was not only learning from but also collaborating with Joseph Thomson. 他不仅是在跟约瑟福？汤姆逊学习，而且也是在和他合作。

13 specifications   

n.规格；载明；详述；（产品等的）说明书；说明书( specification的名词复数 )；详细的计划书；载明；详述

参考例句：

• Our work must answer the specifications laid down. 我们的工作应符合所定的规范。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• This sketch does not conform with the specifications. 图文不符。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》