Catalytic Cracking of Diesel Fuel for Army Field Burners. Part 1. Feasibility of Producing Gaseous Fuel From Diesel Fuel Via Catalytic Cracking.
Abstract
This is one of three reports of a study to develop an advanced fuel conversion process to produce gaseous fuel for field burners. In this process, a gaseous mixture of light hydrocarbons is produced via the catalytic cracking of logistic fuels like diesel and JP-8. This innovative concept leads to a new generation of field burners which are relatively simple, reliable, easy to start and environmentally favorable. The objective of this report (Part I) was to experimentally demonstrate the feasibility of a catalytic cracking process to produce hydrogen and light hydrogen molecules from diesel with a minimal yield of heavy hydrocarbon residues. The objective was fully met by successfully identifying state-of-the-art catalysts and processes, and experimentally demonstrating the feasibility of catalytic cracking of diesel to produce easily combustible gaseous fuel. A second report (Part II NATICK/TR-00/005) contains results of objectives to demonstrate the long-term performance (durability/reliability) of a catalytic cracking process developed during Part I to produce a prototype catalytic burning unit. A third report (Part III NATICK/TR-00/006) discusses results of the objective to develop a centralized fuel-processing unit for large scale multiburner operation utilizing the catalytic cracking technology.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA378120
Entities
People
- Jae Ryu