FUNDAMENTAL SYNTHETIC FUEL STABILITY STUDY

This report summarizes a multi-year study on the storage stability of synthetic fuels derived from oil shale and coal. A variety of organic nitrogen, sulfur and oxygen compounds were evaluated for their tendencies to promote sediment in hydrocarbon fuels under accelerated storage conditions. Three types of diluents were employed in model compound studies representing fuels of increasing complexity. These were pure n-decane, petroleum-derived jet fuel of the Jet A type, and No.2 diesel fuel. In addition, several middle distillate fuels derived from actual shale liquids were tested and the results compared to the model compound studies. The fuels and fuel mixtures were stored at 110°F (43.3°C) and 150°F (65.5°C) in the dark. Sediment formation was determined gravimetrically. During the course of this work a modified storage stability test was developed which significantly improved the accuracy of sediment determination.

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author J. W. Frankenfeld, W. F. Taylor
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notes This report summarizes a multi-year study on the storage stability of synthetic fuels derived from oil shale and coal. A variety of organic nitrogen, sulfur and oxygen compounds were evaluated for their tendencies to promote sediment in hydrocarbon fuels under accelerated storage conditions. Three types of diluents were employed in model compound studies representing fuels of increasing complexity. These were pure n-decane, petroleum-derived jet fuel of the Jet A type, and No.2 diesel fuel. In addition, several middle distillate fuels derived from actual shale liquids were tested and the results compared to the model compound studies. The fuels and fuel mixtures were stored at 110°F (43.3°C) and 150°F (65.5°C) in the dark. Sediment formation was determined gravimetrically. During the course of this work a modified storage stability test was developed which significantly improved the accuracy of sediment determination.
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title FUNDAMENTAL SYNTHETIC FUEL STABILITY STUDY