Executive Summary

1

Task 1

Reaction Studies

3

1.1

Introduction

3

1.2

Accomplishments, Results, and Discussion

3

1.2.1

Laboratory Setup

3

1.2.2

Molybdenum Based Catalyst Research

3

1.2.3

Transition Metal Oxide Catalyst Research

7

1.2.4

Reaction Engineering

7

1.3

Conclusions and Recommendations

14

1.4

Future Plans

14

1.5

Appendices for Task 1

14

1.5.1

Reference Catalyst Preparation

14

1.6

References for Task 1

19

Task 2 Process Synthesis and Fuel Evaluation

2.1

Introduction

20

2.2

Accomplishments, Results, and Discussion

20

2.2.1

Base Case Designs

20

2.2.2

Design and Optimization

21

2.2.3

Economics of Scale-Up

23

2.2.4

Environmental Considerations

29

2.2.5

Fuel Evaluation

29

2.2.6

Corrosion Effects

29

2.2.7

Blend Composition

29

2.2.8

Reid Vapor Pressure of Blends

33

2.3

Conclusions

41

2.4

Recommendations

45

2.5

Future Plans

45

2.6

Appendix 1 for Task 2

47

2.7

References for Task 2

48