A Study on Bio-Diesel and Jet Fuel Blending for the Production of Renewable Aviation Fuel

2020 ◽  
Vol 1008 ◽  
pp. 231-244
Author(s):  
Rehab M. El-Maghraby
Keyword(s):  
Freezing Point ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Emission ◽  
Jet Fuel ◽  
Smoke Point ◽  
Aviation Fuel ◽  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Fuel Blend ◽  
Jet Production ◽  
Fuel Blending ◽  
Point Total

Aviation industry is considered one of the contributors to atmospheric CO2emissions. It is forced to cut off carbon dioxide emission starting 2020. Current trends in bio-jet production involve mega projects with million dollars of investments. In this study, bio-jet fuel production by blending bio-diesel with traditional jet fuel at different concentrations of bio-diesel (5, 10, 15, 20 vol. %) was investigated. This blending technique will reduce bio-jet production cost compared to other bio-jet techniques. Bio-diesel was originally produced by the transesterification of non-edible vegetable oil (renewable sources), so, its blend with jet fuel will has a reduced carbon foot print. The blend was tested to ensure that the end product will meet the ASTM D1655 international specifications for Jet A-1 and Jet A and can be used in aircrafts.Available data on biodiesel blending with jet fuel in the literature is not consistent, there are many contradictory results. Hence, more investigations are required using locally available feedstocks. The main physicochemical properties for Jet A-1 and Jet A according to ASTM D1655 were tested to check if the blend will be compatible with existing turbojet engine systems. Different tests were conducted; vacuum distillation, smoke point, kinematic viscosity, density, flash point, total acidity and freezing point. In addition, heating value of the blend was calculated. The result was then compared with calculated value using blending indices available in the literature. Blending indices were able to predict the laboratory measured specifications for the studied blends.It was found that only 5% bio-diesel- 95% jet fuel blend (B5) meets ASTM standard for Jet A. Hence, biodiesel can be safely used as a blend with fossil-based jet for a concentration of up to 5% without any change in the ASTM specifications. Freezing point is the most important constrain for this blending technique. Higher blends of biodiesel will cause the bio-jet blend to fail ASTM specifications. In general, blending technique will reduce the cost impact that may have been incurred due to change in infrastructure when using other production techniques.

scholarly journals Orthogonal Reference Surrogate Fuels for Operability Testing

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1948
Author(s):  
Zhibin Yang ◽  
Robert Stachler ◽  
Joshua S. Heyne
Keyword(s):  
Surface Tension ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Cold Start ◽  
Jet Fuel ◽  
Aviation Fuel ◽  
Fuel Blend ◽  
Worst Case ◽  
Lean Blowout ◽  
Surrogate Fuels ◽  
Fuel Effects

The approval and evaluation process for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) via ASTM D4054 is both cost- and volume-intensive, namely due to engine operability testing under severe conditions. Engine operability tests of combustor under figures of merit (FOM) limit phenomena are the fuel effects on lean blowout, high-altitude relight, and cold-start ignition. One method to increase confidence and reduce volume in tiered testing is to use surrogate fuels for manipulation of properties. Key fuel performance properties (surface tension, viscosity, density) for cold-start ignition was determined prior to this study. Prior work regarding this FOM has not considered the combination of these properties. A surface tension blending rule was validated and incorporated into the jet fuel blend optimizer (JudO). A generalized surrogate calculator for N-dimensional surrogate components and features was developed. Jet fuel surrogates developed in this study were a mixture of conventional and sustainable aviation fuels instead of pure components. These surrogates suggested to be tested in this study could illuminate near worst-case effects for sustainable aviation fuel in a given configuration/rig. With those scenarios tested, we can further understand the influence on the key properties relative to cold-start ignition. This work and supporting experimental evidence could potentially lower the barrier for SAF approval processes.

scholarly journals Bio-aviation fuel via catalytic hydrocracking of waste cooking oils

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. El-Araby ◽  
E. Abdelkader ◽  
G. El Diwani ◽  
S. I. Hawash
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Cracking ◽  
Freezing Point ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Waste Cooking Oil ◽  
Jet Fuel ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Aviation Fuel ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
Oil Companies ◽  
Cooking Oil

Abstract Background Biomass fuels (bio-jet fuel) have recently attracted considerable attention as alternatives to conventional jet fuel. They have become the focus of aircraft manufacturers, engines, oil companies, governments and researchers alike. This study is concerned with the production of biojet fuel using waste cooking oil (WCO). Batch reactor is used for running the experimental study. The catalytic cracking products are investigated by GC mass spectra. Final products from different reaction conditions are subjected to fractional distillation. The (Bio kerosene) fraction was compared with the conventional jet A-1 and showed that it met the basic jet fuel specifications. Optimum reaction conditions are obtained at (450 °C), pressure of (120 bars), catalyst dose (2.5% w/v), reaction time (60 min) and hydrogen pressure 4 atmosphere. The aim of this study is to produce bio aviation fuel according to specifications and with a low freezing point from waste cooking oil in one step using a laboratory prepared catalyst and with a low percentage of hydrogen to complete the process of cracking and deoxygenation in one reactor, which is naturally reflected positively on the price of the final product of bio aviation fuel. Results The results indicated that the product obtained from WCO shows promising potential bio aviation fuels, having a low freezing point (− 55 °C) and that all bio kerosene’s specifications obtained at these conditions follow the international standard specifications of aviation turbine fuel. Conclusion Biojet fuel obtained from WCO has fairly acceptable physico-chemical properties compared to those of petroleum-based fuel. Adjustment of the hydro catalytic cracking reaction conditions was used to control quantities and characteristics of produced bio aviation fuel. Taking into consideration the economic evaluation WCO is preferable as raw material for bio aviation fuel production due to its low cost and its contribution in environmental pollution abatement. Blend of 5% bio aviation with jet A-1 (by volume) can be used in the engine without any modifications and a successful test of blended aviation fuel with 10% bio aviation has been achieved on Jet-Cat 80/120 engine.

scholarly journals Towards greener aviation : a comparative study on the substitution of standard jet fuel with algal based second generation biofuels

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona Abdul Majid Haddad
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Jet Fuel ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Aviation Fuel ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Gaseous Emissions ◽  
Realistic Potential ◽  
Second Generation Biofuels

The negative environmental impact of the aviation industry, related mainly to the gaseous emissions from turbine exhausts, is increasing with the increased demand on travel. In addition to the adverse environmental effects, the currently used aviation fuel is posing economic burdens on the air transport sector, with the increase in crude oil prices. Therefore, the aviation industry is investigating the potential of substituting the currently used aviation fuel with alternative fuels- mainly with those derived from second generation biofuels. Of all available sources of second generation biofuels, numerous studies indicate that those derived from algae seem to be the most promising, in terms of providing a viable and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. This study explores the feasibility of microalgal jet fuel, taking into consideration technological, environmental and economic aspects. The results indicate that the viability and sustainability of microalgal jet fuel greatly depend on the technologies and inputs used during the different production stages of microalgal fuels. Provided certain conditions and characteristics are present, microalgal jet fuel has a realistic potential to provide the economic and environmental benefits needed to substitute conventional fuels.

scholarly journals Jet Fuel Efficiency in Brazilian Regular Air Transport

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manoela Cabo ◽  
Elton Fernandes ◽  
Paulo Alonso ◽  
Ricardo Pacheco ◽  
Felipe Fagundes
Keyword(s):  
World War I ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Fuel Efficiency ◽  
Jet Fuel ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
Air Transport ◽  
Aviation Fuel ◽  
Aviation Industry ◽  
The World

Since World War I, the commercial aviation industry has seen many improvements that now allow people and goods to reach the other side of the world in few hours, consuming much less fuel than in recent decades. Improvements in cargo capacity and energy efficiency were significant and, in this scenario, commercial airlines were able to thrive and bring great benefits to world economy. However, this sector is facing environmental challenges due to the intensive use of aviation fuel. Brazil is one of the largest domestic air passenger markets in the world and still has great growth potential, considering its economic potential and territorial dimensions: roughly the same size as the US and twice the size of the European Union. This paper discusses partial productivity of jet fuel in Brazilian domestic aviation and proposes an econometric method to support public regulators and airlines decisions. The proposed model uses variables such as aircraft size, route characteristics and idle flight capacity in a panel data analysis. The results show that reducing idle capacity is one of the best ways to achieve better short-term fuel efficiency and therefore will reduce environmental impacts and have positive economic effects on commercial air transport activities.

scholarly journals Introspection of Alternative Aviation Fuel Processing Technology: Benchmarks and Challenges

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 3275-3280
Keyword(s):  
Jet Fuel ◽  
Aviation Fuel ◽  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Jet Fuels ◽  
Fuel Processing ◽  
Processing Technologies ◽  
High Dependency ◽  
Alternative Aviation Fuels ◽  
Ecological Problems ◽  
Production Technologies

Aviation industry is one of the main contributors and fastest-growing sectors in the world economy. Fuel consumption from this industry is one of the major issues that have drawn the attention of both professionals and researchers in recent years. The high dependency along with the high consumption of aviation fuel on petroleum plays a crucial role in environmental degradation due to increased carbon dioxide and other emissions, as well as in the increasing rate of fossil fuel depletion. Therefore, various potential technologies have been developed and further investigated to produce alternative aviation fuels, especially biofuels. In this article, principles, sustainability, and main concerns of different alternative aviation fuel processing technologies, with some focus on biofuels, are discussed in challenges and possible remedies. The major ecological problems connected with the application of conventional jet fuels in contrast to The advantages of biofuels implementation in the aviation industry are also highlighted. This work is aimed to show the state of the art of current alternative aviation fuels, their production technologies, and the potentiality of replacing the conventional jet fuel.

Evaluation of Combustion Performance of a Coal-Derived Synthetic Jet Fuel

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Lin ◽  
Yuzhen Lin ◽  
Chi Zhang ◽  
Quanhong Xu ◽  
Chih-Jen Sung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Freezing Point ◽  
Jet Fuel ◽  
Synthetic Jet ◽  
Aviation Fuel ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Turbine Engines ◽  
Jet Fuels ◽  
Ability To Act ◽  
Engine Testing ◽  
Chinese Standard

For application to aircraft turbines, the present work experimentally examines the physical and combustion-related properties of an F-T synthetic jet fuel relative to the Chinese standard jet fuel, RP-3. This fuel, derived from coal feedstock, is characterized in terms of its physical properties such as density, flash point, freezing point, surface tension, viscosity, and heating value in accordance with Chinese National Standard Testing Methods. Subsequently, several important characteristics relevant to its use in aircraft turbine engines are investigated using a single cup model combustor rig, including atomization, ignition, blowout, and exhaust emissions experiments are carried out. Preliminary results suggest that the use of coal-derived synthetic jet fuel will not result in adverse effects on the performance of an aircraft turbine combustor relative to conventional aviation kerosene. These initial results support the conclusion that full-scale engine testing is warranted to further investigate the performance of F-T synthetic jet fuels in practical systems, and to determine its ability to act as a “drop-in” replacement for traditional aviation fuel.

scholarly journals Qualification of Alternative Jet Fuels

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark A. Rumizen
Keyword(s):  
Distribution System ◽  
Jet Fuel ◽  
Aviation Fuel ◽  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Jet Fuels ◽  
International Consensus ◽  
Commercial Aviation ◽  
Reciprocating Engine ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Aviation Turbine Fuel

Historically, the commercial aviation industry has relied on a very limited number of well-proven, conventional fuels for certification and operation of aircraft and engines. The vast majority of today’s engines and aircraft were designed and certified to operate on one of two basic fuels; kerosene-based fuel for turbine powered aircraft and leaded AVGAS for spark ignition reciprocating engine powered aircraft. These fuels are produced and handled as bulk commodities with multiple producers sending fuel through the distribution system to airports and aircraft. They are defined and controlled by industry consensus-based fuel specifications that, along with the oversight of the ASTM International aviation fuel industry committee, accommodate the need to move the fuel as a commodity. It was therefore expedient to build upon this framework when introducing drop-in jet fuel produced from non-petroleum feed stocks into the supply chain. The process developed by the aviation fuel community utilizes the ASTM International Aviation Fuel Subcommittee (Subcommittee J) to coordinate the evaluation of data and the establishment of specification criteria for new non-petroleum (alternative) drop-in jet fuels. Subcommittee J has issued two standards to facilitate this process; ASTM D4054—“Standard Practice for Qualification and Approval of New Aviation Turbine Fuels and Fuel Additives”, and ASTM D7566—“Standard Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuel Containing Synthesized Hydrocarbons”. This paper will describe how the aviation fuel community utilizes the ASTM International consensus-based process to evaluate new candidate non-petroleum jet fuels to determine if these new fuels are essentially identical to petroleum derived jet fuel, and, if they are, to issue specifications to control the quality and performance of these fuels.

scholarly journals Towards greener aviation : a comparative study on the substitution of standard jet fuel with algal based second generation biofuels

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona Abdul Majid Haddad
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Jet Fuel ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Aviation Fuel ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Gaseous Emissions ◽  
Realistic Potential ◽  
Second Generation Biofuels

The negative environmental impact of the aviation industry, related mainly to the gaseous emissions from turbine exhausts, is increasing with the increased demand on travel. In addition to the adverse environmental effects, the currently used aviation fuel is posing economic burdens on the air transport sector, with the increase in crude oil prices. Therefore, the aviation industry is investigating the potential of substituting the currently used aviation fuel with alternative fuels- mainly with those derived from second generation biofuels. Of all available sources of second generation biofuels, numerous studies indicate that those derived from algae seem to be the most promising, in terms of providing a viable and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. This study explores the feasibility of microalgal jet fuel, taking into consideration technological, environmental and economic aspects. The results indicate that the viability and sustainability of microalgal jet fuel greatly depend on the technologies and inputs used during the different production stages of microalgal fuels. Provided certain conditions and characteristics are present, microalgal jet fuel has a realistic potential to provide the economic and environmental benefits needed to substitute conventional fuels.

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF FUNGI CONTAMINATION ON THE AVIATION FUEL AND BIOCIDE INHIBITOR

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-59
Author(s):  
Mochammad Fierdaus ◽  
Yannie Kussuryani
Keyword(s):  
Freezing Point ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Smoke Point ◽  
Fuel Oil ◽  
Aviation Fuel ◽  
Organic Salts ◽  
Copper Strip ◽  
Aspergillus Sp ◽  
Growth Of Fungi

Aviation fuel is one of the fractions of fuel oil containing hydrocarbons and trace materials in the form of organic salts. Distribution of aviation fuel to the aircraft allows the aviation fuel contaminated by water due to condensation. The presence of water, hydrocarbons and organic compounds are appropriate conditions for microbial growth. The growth of microbes among other fungi generates biomass that sould can be able block fi lter between fuel tank in aircraft to the engine and have fatal consequences for flight operation. An efforts to prevent the growth of fungi is to add biocides in aviation fuel, which is in this study using formalin. Fungi was used in this experiments consists of four species which were dominant in the aviation fuel that are: Paecilomyces sp.1, Paecilomyces sp.2, Aspergillus sp., Scytalidium sp., as will as a the of mixed cultures of four species of fungus. The concentration of formalin is used as biocide were 150 ppm, 250 ppm and 500 ppm. Parameter measured are dry weight of fungi and physical characteristic of aviation fuel including specific gravity, smoke point, freezing point, copper strip corrosion and flash point. Experiment result showed that the addition of formalin could prevent the growth of fungi in aviation fuel. For Paecilomyces sp.1 and Paecilomyces sp.2, formalin concentration of 150 ppm can prevent fungi growth in aviation fuel signifi cantly. It takes 500 ppm for Aspergillus sp. and 250 ppm for Scytalidium sp. The concentration of formalin 250 ppm and 500 ppm were inhibit the growth of mixed culture. Analysis of the physical properties of aviation fuel, showed that the use of formalin does not affect the quality of aviation fuel in all parameters tested and they meet the quality standards of aviation fuel issued by Ministry of Defence. This means that formalin can be used as biocide for aviation fuel.

Bio-jet fuel range in biofuels derived from hydroconversion of palm olein over Ni/zeolite catalysts and freezing point of biofuels/Jet A-1 blends

Fuel ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 293 ◽  
pp. 120472
Author(s):  
Pachara Chintakanan ◽  
Tharapong Vitidsant ◽  
Prasert Reubroycharoen ◽  
Prapan Kuchonthara ◽  
Tetsuya Kida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palm Olein ◽  
Freezing Point ◽  
Jet Fuel ◽  
Zeolite Catalysts
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