Production of Jet Fuels from Coal-Derived Liquids. Volume 14. Oxygenates Content of Coal-Derived Jet Fuels

Abstract

Samples of jet fuel (JP-4, JP-8, JP-8X) produced from the liquid by- products of the gasification of lignite coal from the Great Plains Gasification Plant were analyzed to determine the quantity and type of organo-oxygen compounds present. Results were compared to similar fuel samples produced from petroleum. Large quantities of oxygen compounds were found in the coal-derived liquids and were removed in the refining process. Trace quantities of organo- oxygenate compounds were suspected to be present in the refined fuels. Compounds were identified and quantified as part of an effort to determine the effect of these compounds in fuel instability. Results of the analysis showed trace levels of phenols, naphthols, benzofurans, hexanol, and hydrogenated naphthols were present in levels below 100 ppm. Keywords: Synthetic fuels; Jet engine fuels; Coat-derived jet fuels; Coal liquids; Oxygenates; Fuel properties; Fuel composition/stability.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA224848

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