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The Economical Production of Alcohol Fuels from Coal-Derived Synthesis Gas.
Quarterly Technical Progress Report No. 16. July 1, - September 30, 1995 - 1995

West Virginia University

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary 1

Task 1

Reaction Studies 2
  1.1 Introduction 2
1.2 Accomplishments, Results and Discussion 2
  1.2.1 Laboratory and Equipment Setup 2
1.2.2 Molybdenum-Based Catalyst Research 2
1.2.3 Transition-Metal-Oxide Catalyst Research 3
1.3 Conclusions and Recommendations 5
1.4 Future Plans 5

Task 2

Process Synthesis and Fuel Evaluation 6
 

2.2

Accomplishments, Results and Discussion 6
2.2.1 Design 6
2.2.2 Fuel Testing 8
2.2.2.1 Explanations of Exhaust Sampling Rig and Testing Method 8
2.2.2.2 Calculation of Ray Exhaust Gas Emissions 9
2.2.2.3 Calculation of Molecular Weight of Exhaust 14
2.2.2.4 Results of Testing 16
2.3 Conclusions 18
2.4 Future Work 19
2.4 References 19

List of  Tables

Task 1: Table A: Comparison of Experimental Data with Catalyst Targets 5
Task 2: Table 1: Low Temperature Combustion Products 15
Task 3: Table 2: Properties of Two Limiting Blends and Pure Indolene 18
Task 4: Table 3: Baseline Engine Test Results 23, 24

List of Figures

Task 2: Figure 1: Exhaust Gas Emissions Sampling System 20
Task 2: Figure 2-5 21
Task 2: Figure 6-9 22