Refining studies and engine testing of alternative highway-transportation fuels. Final report for the project, identification and evaluation of optimized alternative fuels

Technical Report · Wed Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982

OSTI ID:6662286

Sefer, N R; Russell, J A; Ryan, III, T W; Callahan, T J

The study of alternative highway-transportation fuels was conducted in three major phases. Linear-programming models were used in the first phase to show how shale-oil and coal liquids would be used. Models for Rocky Mountain, Mid-Continent, and Great Lakes composite refineries were developed to make forecast quantities of products in 1995. Computer cases investigated maximum diesel fuel and broadcut fuel in each region. Use of methanol, ethanol, and MTBE in gasoline was explored in one region. Results included product quality and compositions. Fuel formulation and blending were conducted in the second phase. Synthetic products from shale and coal were used in a series of diesel and broadcut fuels. A group of synthetic gasolines was also prepared, some of which were simulated coal-derived products. Products were shared with other laboratories for evaluation. Engine testing was the final phase of the project. All fuels were subjected to screening tests in single-cylinder CLR engines of either spark- or compression-ignition type. Selected fuels were given durability tests in the same engine and chassis dynamometer tests in vehicles. Diesel fuels and broadcut fuels were found to save refinery raw materials due to better vehicle fuel economy compared to gasoline engines. Broadcut fuel emissions were high but may be reduced by fuel or engine modifications. Other problems and promising fuels were identified.

• Research Organization: Southwest Research Inst., San Antonio, TX (USA). Energy System Research Div.
• DOE Contract Number: AC01-79CS50017
• OSTI ID: 6662286
• Report Number(s): DOE/CS/50017-3; ON: DE83003332
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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