Shale oil deemed best near-term synfuel for unmodified diesels and gas turbines. [More consistent properties, better H/C ratios]

Journal Article · Mon Jun 16 04:00:00 EDT 1980 · Energy Res. Rep.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5189065

Among synthetic fuels expected to be developed in the next decade, shale oil appears to be the prime near-term candidate for use in conventional diesel engines and gas turbines. Its superiority is suggested in assessments of economic feasibility, environmental impacts, development lead times and compatibility with commercially available combustion systems, according to a report by the Exxon Research and Engineering Co. Other studies were conducted by the Westinghouse Electric Corp., the General Motors Corp., the General Electric Co. and the Mobil Oil Co. Coal-derived liquids and gases also make excellent fuel substitutes for petroleum distillates and natural gas, these studies indicate, but probably will be economic only for gas turbines. Cost of upgrading the coal-derived fuels for use in diesels significantly reduces economic attractiveness. Methane, hydrogen and alcohols also are suitable for turbines but not for unmodified diesels. The Department of Energy supports studies examining the suitability of medium-speed diesels for adaptation to such fuels.

• OSTI ID: 5189065
• Journal Information: Energy Res. Rep.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Res. Rep.; (United States) Vol. 6:12; ISSN ERRED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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04 OIL SHALES AND TAR SANDS
040600 -- Oil Shales & Tar Sands-- Products & By-Products
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
294004* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Oil Shales & Tar Sands
295000 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Hydrogen & Synthetic Fuels
AIR POLLUTION ABATEMENT
ANTIKNOCK RATINGS
CHALCOGENIDES
COAL LIQUIDS
COMBUSTION PROPERTIES
DIESEL ENGINES
ENERGY SOURCES
ENGINES
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
GAS TURBINES
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
MACHINERY
MINERAL OILS
NITROGEN COMPOUNDS
NITROGEN OXIDES
OILS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
POLLUTION ABATEMENT
SHALE OIL
SYNTHETIC FUELS
SYNTHETIC PETROLEUM
TURBINES
TURBOMACHINERY