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Stability and compatibility of shale-derived transportation fuels

Conference · · Proc., Am. Pet. Inst., Refin. Dep.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6317506
Two highly refined Utah shale oils, one severely hydrotreated and the other hydrotreated and dewaxed catalytically, were blended with Rocky Mountain Sweet crude oil at several levels, fractionated, and then thoroughly analyzed for compatibility and stability. Neither shale-derived synthetic crude contained any vacuum residuum, and both yielded over 50 percent more middle distillates than the crude oil. Combined in any proportion, all of the oil fractions showed complete compatibility between shale oil and crude oil. Blending the dewaxed oil with the crude either maintained or increased the quality of the various fractions, both fresh and after aging at 110 F for 13 weeks. With no oxidation inhibitor, the non-dewaxed shale oil, particularly the 350-500 F jet fuel fraction, had greater tendency to form gum and displayed less stability towards oxidation perhaps because of basic nitrogen compounds.
Research Organization:
Sun Tech. Inc., Marcus Hook, PA
OSTI ID:
6317506
Report Number(s):
CONF-840514-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Proc., Am. Pet. Inst., Refin. Dep.; (United States) Journal Volume: 63
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English