Performance and utility of gasoline containing oxygenates as viewed by a petroleum refiner

Conference · Sun May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Proc., Am. Pet. Inst., Refin. Dep.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6017312

Douthit, W H

The use of oxygenates, primarily alcohols and ethers, in gasoline blends has been prompted by the legal requirements to reduce lead usage in gasoline and the desire to supplement domestic unleaded gasoline, thus reducing the dependency on foreign crude. The advantages of oxygenates from a refiner's viewpoint relate primarily to octane quality. Utilizing oxygenates may enable refiners to satisfy pool octane requirements at lower cost. This paper describes the process leading to selection of oxygenates as octane improvers and/or gasoline supplements. Also, the quality features of oxygenates are compared, along with relative economic values of various candidates.

• Research Organization: Sun Tech, Inc., Marcus Hook, PA
• OSTI ID: 6017312
• Report Number(s): CONF-8305287-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc., Am. Pet. Inst., Refin. Dep.; (United States) Journal Volume: 62
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
020500* -- Petroleum-- Products & By-Products
ADDITIVES
ALCOHOLS
ANTIKNOCK RATINGS
COST
DISPERSIONS
ECONOMICS
ETHERS
FUEL ADDITIVES
FUELS
GASOLINE
HYDROXY COMPOUNDS
INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
LIQUID FUELS
MIXTURES
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PERFORMANCE
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PETROLEUM REFINERIES
REGULATIONS