Abstract:
An aromatic pre-blend for use in preparing E10 test fuel in accordance with 40 CFR 1065.710(b) includes a mixture of aromatic compounds having C6-C10+ aromatic proportions as recited in 40 CFR 1065.710(b).
Abstract:
Disclosed is a high performance hydrocarbon fuel characterized by a hydrogen content greater than 14.3% by weight, a hydrogen to carbon atomic ratio greater than 2.0 and/or a heat of combustion greater than 18.7 KBtu/lb. The disclosed fuels generally have a paraffin content that is at least 90% by mass and a C12-C20 isoparaffin content of at least 40% by mass.
Abstract:
An aromatic pre-blend for use in preparing E10 test fuel in accordance with 40 CFR 1065.710(b) includes a mixture of aromatic compounds having C6-C10+ aromatic proportions as recited in 40 CFR 1065.710(b).
Abstract:
A composition useful as a Reference Standard for measurement of Cetane Number or for use as a standard for determining a Derived Cetane Number consists essentially of a blend of n-hexadecane and 2,2,4,6,6-pentamethylheptane. The disclosed Reference Standards can be used directly as substitutes for blends of n-hexadecane and 2,2,4,4,6,8,8-heptamethylnonane in ASTM D613-10a for determining Cetane Number, or in ASTM D6890, ASTM 07170 or ASTM D7668 to determine a Derived Cetane Number.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a high performance hydrocarbon fuel characterized by a hydrogen content greater than 14.3% by weight, a hydrogen to carbon atomic ratio greater than 2.0 and/or a heat of combustion greater than 18.7 KBtu/lb. The disclosed fuels generally have a paraffin content that is at least 90% by mass and a C12-C20 isoparaffin content of at least 40% by mass.
Abstract:
A rocket propellant includes a hydrocarbon blend having a total aromatic compounds content less than 0.5 mass percent, a specific energy of at least 18.4 KBtu/lb, and a mass density of at least 0.8150 grams per cubic centimeter. The propellant, which can be prepared by blending a refined kerosene with an isoparaffin and/or a cycloparaffin, exhibits a high volumetric heat of combustion and excellent thermal stability. This combination of properties is especially useful for fueling reusable launch vehicles employing regenerative cooling of engine components.
Abstract:
A process for preparing an E10 test fuel in accordance with 40 CFR 1065.710(b) includes steps of combining an aromatic pre-blend having an aromatic distribution in accordance with 40 CFR 1065.710(b), or a combination of aromatic blendstocks that if combined into a mixture would have an aromatic distribution in accordance with 40 CFR 1065.710(b), with at least one paraffinic refining blendstock, and optionally adding ethanol, butane, olefin-containing blendstocks, sulfur compounds or sulfur-containing blendstocks as needed to meet the requirements of 40 CFR 1065.710(b).
Abstract:
A process for preparing an E10 test fuel in accordance with 40 CFR 1065.710(b) includes steps of combining an aromatic pre-blend having an aromatic distribution in accordance with 40 CFR 1065.710(b), or a combination of aromatic blendstocks that if combined into a mixture would have an aromatic distribution in accordance with 40 CFR 1065.710(b), with at least one paraffinic refining blendstock, and optionally adding ethanol, butane, olefin-containing blendstocks, sulfur compounds or sulfur-containing blendstocks as needed to meet the requirements of 40 CFR 1065.710(b).
Abstract:
A rocket propellant includes a hydrocarbon blend having a total aromatic compounds content less than 0.5 mass percent, a specific energy of at least 18.4 KBtu/lb, and a mass density of at least 0.8150 grams per cubic centimeter. The propellant, which can be prepared by blending a refined kerosene with an isoparaffin and/or a cycloparaffin, exhibits a high volumetric heat of combustion and excellent thermal stability. This combination of properties is especially useful for fueling reusable launch vehicles employing regenerative cooling of engine components.
Abstract:
A process for preparing an E10 test fuel in accordance with 40 CFR 1065.710(b) includes steps of combining an aromatic pre-blend having an aromatic distribution in accordance with 40 CFR 1065.710(b), or a combination of aromatic blendstocks that if combined into a mixture would have an aromatic distribution in accordance with 40 CFR 1065.710(b), with at least one paraffinic refining blendstock, and optionally adding ethanol, butane, olefin-containing blendstocks, sulfur compounds or sulfur-containing blendstocks as needed to meet the requirements of 40 CFR 1065.710(b).