Technical Issues Associated With the Use of Intermediate Ethanol Blends (>E10) in the U.S. Legacy Fleet
Description/Abstract
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) supports the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in assessing the impact of using intermediate ethanol blends (E10 to E30) in the legacy fleet of vehicles in the U.S. fleet. The purpose of this report is to: (1) identify the issues associated with intermediate ethanol blends with an emphasis on the end-use or vehicle impacts of increased ethanol levels; (2) assess the likely severity of the issues and whether they will become more severe with higher ethanol blend levels, or identify where the issue is most severe; (3) identify where gaps in knowledge exist and what might be required to fill those knowledge gaps; and (4) compile a current and complete bibliography of key references on intermediate ethanol blends. This effort is chiefly a critical review and assessment of available studies. Subject matter experts (authors and selected expert contacts) were consulted to help with interpretation and assessment. The scope of this report is limited to technical issues. Additional issues associated with consumer, vehicle manufacturer, and regulatory acceptance of ethanol blends greater than E10 are not considered. The key findings from this study are given.
| DOI | 10.2172/936789 |
|---|---|
| Creator/Author: | Rich, Bechtold [Alliance Technical Services] ; Thomas, John F [ORNL] ; Huff, Shean P [ORNL] ; Szybist, James P [ORNL] ; West, Brian H [ORNL] ; Theiss, Timothy J [ORNL] ; Timbario, Tom [Alliance Technical Services] ; Goodman, Marc [Alliance Technical Services] |
| Publication Date: | 2007 Aug 01 |
| OSTI Identifier: | OSTI ID: 936789 |
| Report Number(s): | ORNL/TM-2007/143 |
| DOE Contract Number: | DE-AC05-00OR22725 |
| DOI: | 10.2172/936789 |
| Other Number(s): | Other: BM0102070; CEBM007; TRN: US200820%%190 |
| Resource Type: | Technical Report |
| Research Org: | Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL); National Transportation Research Center |
| Sponsoring Org: | EE USDOE - Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) |
| Subject: | 33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS; 09 BIOMASS FUELS; GASOHOL; FUEL SUBSTITUTION; VEHICLES; PERFORMANCE |
| Country of Publication: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Update Date: | 2011 Jan 27 |
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