Parameters Affecting the Characteristics of Oil Shale-Derived Fuels.
Abstract
Under the terms of the Defense Production Act, it is expected that as the U.S. oil shale industry develops, the Armed Forces of the United States will be the recipients of significant quantities of fuel products derived from shale oil. Lead responsibility for the preparation of fuel specifications for DF-1, DF-2, and DFA fuels has been charged to the U.S. Army, and in order to prepare realistic specifications for these fuels, the Army must be fully aware of all the parameters that will ultimately affect the characteristics of these fuels. The objective of this research program was to collect, review, and evaluate all pertinent information dealing with the parameters that affect the properties of shale-derived fuels. To varying degrees, the critical parameters were found to be the source of the oil shale, method of retorting, retorting conditions, method and degree of upgrading, and refining techniques employed. With all other factors being equal, each of the above parameters will have an effect on the fuel properties; however, the flexibility inherent in the refining step permits all but the most major variations in shale oil properties to be compensated for in this operation. This report describes all of the parameters that are likely to affect the characteristics of shale-derived fuels, with emphasis on the most significant parameters -- retorting and refining.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA098242
Entities
Organizations
- Colorado School of Mines