Regional refining models for alternative fuels using shale and coal synthetic crudes: identification and evaluation of optimized alternative fuels. Annual report, March 20, 1979-March 19, 1980

Technical Report · Sat Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5961536· OSTI ID:5961536

Sefer, N. R.; Russell, J. A.

The initial phase has been completed in the project to evaluate alternative fuels for highway transportation from synthetic crudes. Three refinery models were developed for Rocky Mountain, Mid-Continent and Great Lakes regions to make future product volumes and qualities forecast for 1995. Projected quantities of shale oil and coal oil syncrudes were introduced into the raw materials slate. Product slate was then varied from conventional products to evaluate maximum diesel fuel and broadcut fuel in all regions. Gasoline supplement options were evaluated in one region for 10% each of methanol, ethanol, MTBE or synthetic naphtha in the blends along with syncrude components. Compositions and qualities of the fuels were determined for the variation in constraints and conditions established for the study. Effects on raw materials, energy consumption and investment costs were reported. Results provide the basis to formulate fuels for laboratory and engine evaluation in future phases of the project.

• Research Organization: Southwest Research Inst., San Antonio, TX (USA). Mobile Energy Div.
• DOE Contract Number: AC01-79CS50017
• OSTI ID: 5961536
• Report Number(s): DOE/CS/50017-1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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