Enhancing the fuel Orimulsion{reg{underscore}sign}-400, the next generation: Environmental fate and effects
Orimulsion First Generation commonly known as Orimulsion{reg{underscore}sign}-100, is a commercial boiler fuel presently used at power plants worldwide (e.g., Canada, Denmark, Japan, Italy, Lithuania, and China). This fuel is manufactured by PDVSA-BITOR from the vast bitumen reserves of the Orinoco Belt, Venezuela. Orimulsion{reg{underscore}sign} is a liquid fossil fuel made up of 70% bitumen, and 30% water. Orimulsion{reg{underscore}sign}-400 is part of the New Generation of Orimulsion-type fuels being developed by PDVSA-BITOR; this formulation includes modifications which enhance the fuels's combustion and transport, while continuing to improve its environmental and economic benefits. The characteristics of Orimulsion{reg{underscore}sign} fuels are conducive to this fuel in any kind of boiler designed to burn Fuel Oil No.6 or coal. The introduction of this fuel alternative for utility repowering will have a significant impact on power generation in North America. The environmental fate and effects of Orimulsion{reg{underscore}sign} in aquatic systems have been studied over the past 10 years by PDVSA-INTEVEP and PDVSA-BITOR; research in the US, Canada, and Europe has been carried out for the past 8 years. This presentation is a summary of recent Orimulsion{reg{underscore}sign} environmental fate and effects studies, including: chemical and physical properties; behavior of bitumen particles in freshwater and seawater; environmental toxicity studies using Orimulsion{reg{underscore}sign} and its surfactant package; and spill prevention and cleanup methods.
- Research Organization:
- Golder Associates Inc., Gainesville, FL (US)
- OSTI ID:
- 20013476
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 24th International Technical Conference on Coal Utilization and Fuel Systems, Clearwater, FL (US), 03/08/1999--03/11/1999; Other Information: PBD: [1999]; Related Information: In: The proceedings of the 24th international technical conference on coal utilization and fuel systems, by Sakkestad, B.A. [ed.], 1091 pages.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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