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The Economical Production of Alcohol Fuels from Coal-Derived Synthesis Gas.
Quarterly Technical Progress Report No. 17. September 1, -  December 31, 1995 - 1996

West Virginia University

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary 1
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 5
1.3 Conclusions and Recommendations 5
1.4 Future Plans 5
2.1 Introduction 7
2.2 Accomplishments, Results and Discussion 7
  2.2.1 Fuel Testing 7
2.2.2 Uncertainty, Sensitivity, and Scenario Analyses 7
2.2.3 Simulated Annealing Optimization 8
2.3 Conclusions 9
2.4 Future Work 9

List of  Tables

Table 1 Comparison of Experimental Data with Catalyst Targets 6
Table 2.1 Test Settings Specific Data 11
Table 2.2 Test Result Data 12
Table 2.3 Comparison of Baseline & Blends Data 13

List of Figures

Figure 2.1 Exhaust gas emissions (gm/bhp-hr) versus Equivalence Ratio 14
Figure 2.2 Performance parameters versus Equivalence Ratio 15
Figure 2.3 Project Manufacturing Costs and Blending Values 16
Figure 2.4 Manufacturing Cost Uncertainty (Shell, full-scale) 17
Figure 2.5 Scenarios for Benchmark Return (Shell, full-scale) 18
Figure 2.6 Maximum Coal Cost for Benchmark Return (Shell, full-scale) 19
Figure 2.7 Preliminary Optimization Results for Facility 20