Refinery Integration of By-Products of Coal-Derived Jet Fuel
Students: Yi Yang, Yu Zhang
Faculty/Supervisors:
Dr. Steve Kirby, The Energy Institute, Penn State
Prof. Andr‚ Boehman, Department of Energy & Geo-Environmental Engineering
Sponsors:
US Department of Energy, Program Manager – Shelby Rogers
Objective:
To determine through laboratory testing how the incorporation of by-products from the production of coal-derived jet fuels in refinery streams will influence the quality and performance of gasoline and diesel fuel products.
Approach:
Laboratory tests of coal-derived fuel properties, ignition characteristics, combustion and emissions, neat and in blends. Both SI and CI engine testing will be performed, including in-cylinder visualization in a Navistar International 7.3L V-8 Turbodiesel engine.
