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ExxonMobil Research files patent application on methods for expanding HCCI and other advanced combustion modes load range with fuel-alcohol blends

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ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company has filed a US patent application (# 20100326387 , published 30 December 2010) on methods using a wide range of fuel-alcohol blends to expand the operating envelope of engines operating in advanced combustion modes. A further delay of HTHR50 to 35.5 Lü et al. 2007.01.002.

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Co-Optima releases capstone report on first 4 years of work

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Of these 10 blendstocks, six were assessed to have the fewest significant practical barriers to adoption which include alcohols and an olefine (alkene): di-isobutylene, ethanol, a fusel alcohol blend, isobutanol, n-propanol, and isopropanol. What Will Work in the Real World? industry, educational institutions, and nonprofits.

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DOE Co-Optima report identifies top ten bio-blendstocks for efficiency in boosted SI engines

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The blendstocks all have the potential to reduce life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions by at least 60 percent. Six of these blendstocks had the fewest significant practical barriers to adoption and use: di-isobutylene; ethanol; isobutanol; n-propanol; isopropanol; and a fusel alcohol blend. Gaspar, Daniel J., West, Brian H.,

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DOE to award up to $4.5M to projects for alt fuel and advanced vehicle deployment

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Projects may include, but are not limited to, workshops and in-person fuel-specific safety and technical training; service training and/or certification for service technicians, inspectors, and equipment operators; curriculum development and resources for utilization at community colleges, technical schools, etc.; Coal-derived liquid fuels.

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DOE Co-Optima researchers identify 6 high-potential blendstocks

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Much of the Co-Optima research is focused on blendstocks which can be produced from a wide spectrum of domestic resources including renewable, non-food, domestic biomass such as forestry and agricultural waste, as well as petroleum or natural gas.

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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Geely Auto has invested significant resources in the development and promotion of methanol-fueled engines and vehicles over a long period and has already made progress with this technology in China. Delving into the emissions side, Chen et al. times higher than that from gasoline. and Gong, H. Sileghem, L., Wallner, T., and Verhelst, S.

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Study of Vapor Pressures of Gasoline-Alcohol Blends Finds That Dual-Alcohol Blends Can Result in RVPs Identical to That of Gasoline

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RVPs (predicted DVPE) of single- and dual-alcohol blends in gasoline with different relative proportions of ethanol and 1-butanol. When more than one alcohol is added to gasoline, it is possible to offset the RVP changes and obtain a blend with a RVP equal to that of the base gasoline. Resources. Click to enlarge.