Refiners have options to deal with reformulated gasoline

Journal Article · Mon Apr 08 04:00:00 EDT 1991 · Oil and Gas Journal; (USA)

OSTI ID:5597322

Yepsen, G; Witoshkin, T ^[1]

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1. Engelhard Corp., Iselin, NJ (US)

Individual LP models must be utilized to evaluate reformulated gasoline's impact of any given refinery. But there are some general options available that appear useful for producing the reformulated gasoline mandated by the Clean Air Act of 1990. However, the industry faces problems in addition to reformulated gasoline. These cannot be addressed piecemeal and must be part of an integrated solution. Among the issues to solve in the next 2-4 years are: Producing adequate supplies of oxygenates. Finding uses for or converting the components unsuitable for reformulated gasoline. Meeting growing longterm gasoline demand. Satisfying rising gasoline octane demand. Coping with the increasing use of heavy crudes. The new law's intent is to reduce automobile emissions by establishing a formula for specific gasoline components, i.e., benzene, aromatics, oxygenates, and volatility. The new law may also affect gasoline content indirectly by setting limits on hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and NO{sub x} in auto exhausts. Olefins are not specifically addressed.

• OSTI ID: 5597322
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (USA), Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal; (USA) Vol. 89:14; ISSN OIGJA; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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