Executive Summary

1

1.

Task 1.  Reaction Studies

2

1.1

Introduction

2

1.2

Accomplishments, Results, and Discussion

2

1.2.1

Laboratory Setup

2

1.2.2

Molybdenum-Based Catalyst Research

2

1.2.3

Transition-Metal-Oxide Catalyst Research

3

1.2.4

Reaction Engineering

4

1.3

Conclusions and Recommendations

4

1.4

Future Plans

4

2.

Task 2.  Process Synthesis and Evaluation

7

2.1

Introduction

7

2.2

Accomplishments, Results, and Discussion

7

2.2.1

Design and Energy Park

7

2.2.2

Multi-Objective Model Development

10

2.2.3

Evaluation of Process Uncertainties

11

2.2.4

Optimization

12

2.2.5

Fuels Testing

14

2.3

Conclusions and Recommendations

16

2.4

Future Plans

17

2.5

Appendix 1 for Task 2

18

2.6

References for Task 2

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