Regional refining models for alternative fuels using shale and coal synthetic crudes: identification and evaluation of optimized alternative fuels. Annual report, March 20, 1979-March 19, 1980

Abstract

The initial phase has been completed in the project to evaluate alternative fuels for highway transportation from synthetic•crudes. Three refinery models were developed for Rocky Mountain; Mid'-Cc:mtinent and Great Lakes regions to make future product volumes and-qualities forecast for 1995.' Projected quantities of shale oil and coal oil syncrudes were introduced • 'into the raw materials slate. Product slate was• then varied from conventibnal products to evaluate maximum diesel fuel and broadcut fuel in all regions. Gasoline supplement options were evaluated in one region for 10 percent• •each of methanol, ethanol, MTHE or synthetic naphtha in the blends along with syncrude components. Compositions and qualities of the fuels were determined for the variation in constraints and conditions established for the study. Effects on raw materialR) energy con8uiitpt1on and investment costs were reported. Results provide the basis to formulate fuels for htboratory and engiue evalnRti.on in future ~haseR of the project. iv ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Meeting the objectives. in the first. year •of the project required the efforts of many participants. The co-authors, Allen Mesch, Joe Dickson and Frank Frederick of Bonner & 1!foore contributed to the planning and design of the cas•e studies as well as the execution ,and documentation of• computer runs •. Robert Rightmire and Warren Wotring of SOHIO helped get the project off to a good start and contributed advice and data•as needed throughout. Thanks are •extended to many SwRI staff members: To John Russell who originated the project, provided guidance to keep it on track, and authored sections of the report.• To Brent Bailey for data handling •and• computer graphics. To Jim Pryor for editorial advice. To Myrtie Santee, Gladys Tate and Judy Brandle who persevered through typing multiple drafts to produce an eminently readable report.