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Donald K. Minus - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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effects of aromatic type and concentration in fischer tropsch Fuel on emissions production and material compatibility
Energy & Fuels, 2008Co-Authors: Matthew J Dewitt, Edwin Corporan, John L. Graham, Donald K. MinusAbstract:The use of synthetic Fuels produced via the Fischer−Tropsch (FT) process is being considered for U.S. military applications as an approach to provide secure and stable Fuel Resources. Many potential operational benefits have been observed while employing this type of paraffinic Fuel for aviation applications. However, operational limitations with respect to seal-swell and lubricity may need to be improved for ultimate implementation. Studies were performed to investigate the feasibility of adding aromatic solvents as an option to achieve “fit-for-purpose” (FFP) requirements. Aromatics are known to improve seal-swell characteristics, but also increase engine soot emissions. Three aromatic solvents, which encompass the molecular weight range typically found in military jet Fuel (JP-8), were added both individually and as a blend to an FT Fuel at varying concentrations. The seal-swell capability of the solvents was inferred using nitrile, fluorosilicone, and fluorocarbon O-rings while the solvent effect on c...
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effects of aromatic type and concentration in fischer tropsch Fuel on emissions production and material compatibility
Energy & Fuels, 2008Co-Authors: Matthew J Dewitt, Edwin Corporan, John L. Graham, Donald K. MinusAbstract:The use of synthetic Fuels produced via the Fischer−Tropsch (FT) process is being considered for U.S. military applications as an approach to provide secure and stable Fuel Resources. Many potentia...
Lin Lin - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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biodiesel an alternative to conventional Fuel
Energy Procedia, 2012Co-Authors: Daming Huang, Haining Zhou, Lin LinAbstract:Abstract Due to the increasing awareness of the depletion of fossil Fuel Resources and environmental issues, biodiesel became more and more attractive in the recent years. Biodiesel production is a promising and important field of research because the relevance it gains from the rising petroleum price and its environmental advantages. This paper reviews the history and recent developments of Biodiesel, including the different types of biodiesel, the characteristics, processing and economics of Biodiesel industry. The application of biodiesel in automobile industry, the challenges of biodiesel industry development and the biodiesel policy are discussed as well
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opportunities and challenges for biodiesel Fuel
Applied Energy, 2011Co-Authors: Lin Lin, Zhou Cunshan, Saritporn Vittayapadung, Shen Xiangqian, Dong MingdongAbstract:Fossil Fuel Resources are decreasing daily. As a renewable energy, biodiesel has been receiving increasing attention because of the relevance it gains from the rising petroleum price and its environmental advantages. This review highlights some of the perspectives for the biodiesel industry to thrive as an alternative Fuel, while discussing opportunities and challenges of biodiesel. This review is divided in three parts. First overview is given on developments of biodiesel in past and present, especially for the different feedstocks and the conversion technologies of biodiesel industry. More specifically, an overview is given on possible environmental and social impacts associated with biodiesel production, such as food security, land change and water source. Further emphasis is given on the need for government’s incentives and public awareness for the use and benefits of biodiesel, while promoting policies that will not only endorse the industry, but also promote effective land management.
Matthew J Dewitt - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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effects of aromatic type and concentration in fischer tropsch Fuel on emissions production and material compatibility
Energy & Fuels, 2008Co-Authors: Matthew J Dewitt, Edwin Corporan, John L. Graham, Donald K. MinusAbstract:The use of synthetic Fuels produced via the Fischer−Tropsch (FT) process is being considered for U.S. military applications as an approach to provide secure and stable Fuel Resources. Many potential operational benefits have been observed while employing this type of paraffinic Fuel for aviation applications. However, operational limitations with respect to seal-swell and lubricity may need to be improved for ultimate implementation. Studies were performed to investigate the feasibility of adding aromatic solvents as an option to achieve “fit-for-purpose” (FFP) requirements. Aromatics are known to improve seal-swell characteristics, but also increase engine soot emissions. Three aromatic solvents, which encompass the molecular weight range typically found in military jet Fuel (JP-8), were added both individually and as a blend to an FT Fuel at varying concentrations. The seal-swell capability of the solvents was inferred using nitrile, fluorosilicone, and fluorocarbon O-rings while the solvent effect on c...
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effects of aromatic type and concentration in fischer tropsch Fuel on emissions production and material compatibility
Energy & Fuels, 2008Co-Authors: Matthew J Dewitt, Edwin Corporan, John L. Graham, Donald K. MinusAbstract:The use of synthetic Fuels produced via the Fischer−Tropsch (FT) process is being considered for U.S. military applications as an approach to provide secure and stable Fuel Resources. Many potentia...
Mario Matijevic - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the potential of fission nuclear power in resolving global climate change under the constraints of nuclear Fuel Resources and once through Fuel cycles
Energy Policy, 2010Co-Authors: Vladimir Knapp, Dubravko Pevec, Mario MatijevicAbstract:Abstract Nuclear fission is receiving new attention as a developed source of carbon-free energy. A much larger number of nuclear reactors would be needed for a major impact on carbon emission. The crucial question is whether it can be done without increasing the risk of nuclear proliferation. Specifically, can a larger nuclear share in world energy production, well above the present 6%, be achieved in the next few decades without adding the proliferation-sensitive technologies of reprocessing spent Fuel and recycling plutonium to the problems of the unavoidable use of enrichment technology? The answer depends on the available uranium Resources. We first looked for the maximum possible nuclear build-up in the 2025–2065 period under the constraints of the estimated uranium Resources and the use of once-through nuclear Fuel technology. Our results show that nuclear energy without reprocessing could reduce carbon emission by 39.6% of the total reduction needed to bring the WEO 2009 Reference Scenario prediction of total GHG emissions in 2065 to the level of the WEO 450 Scenario limiting global temperature increase to 2 °C. The less demanding strategy of the nuclear replacement of all non-CCS coal power plants retiring during the 2025–2065 period would reduce emission by 26.1%.
John L. Graham - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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effects of aromatic type and concentration in fischer tropsch Fuel on emissions production and material compatibility
Energy & Fuels, 2008Co-Authors: Matthew J Dewitt, Edwin Corporan, John L. Graham, Donald K. MinusAbstract:The use of synthetic Fuels produced via the Fischer−Tropsch (FT) process is being considered for U.S. military applications as an approach to provide secure and stable Fuel Resources. Many potential operational benefits have been observed while employing this type of paraffinic Fuel for aviation applications. However, operational limitations with respect to seal-swell and lubricity may need to be improved for ultimate implementation. Studies were performed to investigate the feasibility of adding aromatic solvents as an option to achieve “fit-for-purpose” (FFP) requirements. Aromatics are known to improve seal-swell characteristics, but also increase engine soot emissions. Three aromatic solvents, which encompass the molecular weight range typically found in military jet Fuel (JP-8), were added both individually and as a blend to an FT Fuel at varying concentrations. The seal-swell capability of the solvents was inferred using nitrile, fluorosilicone, and fluorocarbon O-rings while the solvent effect on c...
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effects of aromatic type and concentration in fischer tropsch Fuel on emissions production and material compatibility
Energy & Fuels, 2008Co-Authors: Matthew J Dewitt, Edwin Corporan, John L. Graham, Donald K. MinusAbstract:The use of synthetic Fuels produced via the Fischer−Tropsch (FT) process is being considered for U.S. military applications as an approach to provide secure and stable Fuel Resources. Many potentia...
