Executive Summary

1

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

4

1.2.3

Transition-Metal-Oxide Catalyst Research

7

1.2.4

Reaction Engineering

7

1.3

Conclusions and Recommendations

9

1.4

Future Plans

10

1.5

References for Task 1

10

2.

Task 2.  Process Synthesis and Evaluation

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2.1

Introduction

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2.2

Accomplishments, Results, and Discussion

16

2.2.1

Design and Optimization Of Alcohol Production, Separation, and Blending

16

2.2.1.1

Problem Definition

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2.2.1.2

Simulated Annealing

17

2.2.1.3

Solution Methodology

18

2.2.1.4

Results

20

2.2.2

Economic Analysis

22

2.2.2.1

Overall Efficiency

22

2.2.2.2

Multi-Objective Model Development

22

2.2.3

Monte Carlo Simulation of Process Uncertainties

25

2.2.4

Fuel Testing

27

2.2.4.1

Fuel Specifications

27

2.2.4.2

Exhaust Gas Emissions Sampling System

28

2.3

Conclusions and Recommendations

28

2.4

References for Task 2

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