Hydrocracking of the oils of Botryococcus braunii for transport fuels

Journal Article · Thu Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1981 · Biotechnol. Bioeng.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/bit.260240116· OSTI ID:5095880

Hillen, L W; Pollard, G; Wake, L V; White, N

Hydrocarbon oils of the alga Botryococcus braunii, extracted from a natural ''bloom'' of the plant, have been hydrocracked to produce a distillate comprising 67% gasoline fraction, 15% aviation turbine fuel fraction, 15% diesel fuel fraction, and 3% residual oil. The distillate was examined by a number of standard petroleum industry test methods. This preliminary investigation indicates that the oils of B. braunii are suitable as a feedstock material for hydrocracking to transportation fuels;

• Research Organization: Aeronautical Research Lab, Fishermans Bend, Victoria
• OSTI ID: 5095880
• Journal Information: Biotechnol. Bioeng.; (United States), Journal Name: Biotechnol. Bioeng.; (United States) Vol. 24:1; ISSN BIBIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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