Performance testing of gasolines blended with methanol and gasoline grade tertiary-butyl alcohol

Conference · Wed Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Pet. Chem., Prepr.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6507705

DeJovine, J M; Baudino, J H; Drake, D A; Texler, M C; Drucker, G E

As the result of an evaluation program, an EPA waiver was granted to Atlantic Richfield for use of methanol at concentrations of up to 4.5 vol % in combination with at least an equal volume of gasoline grade tertiary-butyl alcohol (GTBA) so that the total oxygen content of a finished gasoline will not exceed 3.5 wt %. The in-vehicle performance testing of the methanol/GTBA gasolines is emphasized. Results of four major performance areas are presented: exhaust emissions, evaporative emissions, automotive material compatibility, and driveability. The results of these evaluations led to the commercial use and test marketing of Oxinol gasoline blends by a number of US gasoline refiners. 7 figures, 6 tables.

• Research Organization: ARCO Petroleum Products Co., Harvey, IL
• OSTI ID: 6507705
• Report Number(s): CONF-820909-Vol.2
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Pet. Chem., Prepr.; (United States) Journal Volume: 27:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ADDITIVES
ALCOHOLS
BUTANOLS
COMMERCIALIZATION
DATA
ENGINES
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
FUELS
GASOHOL
GASOLINE
HEAT ENGINES
HYDROXY COMPOUNDS
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INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
LIQUID FUELS
METHANOL
MIXING
NUMERICAL DATA
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PERFORMANCE TESTING
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
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