Gasoline Composition Research Articles

Understanding of the octane response of gasoline/MTBE blends

Despite the wide utilization of MTBE as an octane booster for market gasoline fuels, the blending characteristics of methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) with gasoline fuels are not fully understood. This arises from the lack of octane number measurement of MTBE/gasoline blends, along with lack of detailed analyses of MTBE blending characteristics. In an attempt to address the knowledge gap in MTBE blending, this study provides new research octane number (RON) and motor octane number (MON) measurements of MTBE blended with various pure components and gasoline fuels. The first set of blends were binary mixtures of pure components blended with MTBE. The pure components we chosen to represent PIONA (paraffins, iso-paraffins, olefins, naphthenes and aromatics) molecular classes. The second set of blends were Fuels for Advanced Combustion Engines (FACE) and market gasoline fuels with MTBE. It was observed that the addition of MTBE to n-paraffins, iso-paraffins and olefins results in synergistic octane number effect while linear-by-volume and antagonistic blending was observed for MTBE blends with naphthenes and aromatics, respectively. The octane numbers and response of gasoline/MTBE blends are also dependent on the composition of the base gasoline fuel. These new measurements along with literature dataset were utilized to develop octane predictive models for MTBE blended with gasoline fuels. Various blending rules such as linear-by-volume (LBV), octane sensitivity (OS) and PIONA based models were developed in this work. The most accurate model was the linear-by-volume with the iso-paraffins and aromatics terms where more than 80% of the predictions are within the experimental reproducibility limits. The model can be used to predict and quantify the characteristics of octane boost caused by MTBE addition to gasoline fuels. It can also be used to optimize the octane boost due to the addition of MTBE by changing the composition of the base gasoline fuel.

Застосування 1,3-дифенілтріазена як антидетонаційної присадки до автомобільних бензинів.

The article presents an overview of the chemical principle of anti-detonation additives, which are now widely used in gasolines. The most probable reactions that occur with hydrocarbons in the fuel-air mixture when it enters the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine are considered. These reactions are mainly represented by cracking with the formation of active radicals, which in turn enter into the oxidation reaction with oxygen. Formed in this way, hydroperoxides take part in chain oxidation reactions, which contributes to the effect of detonation combustion of the fuel-air mixture. In view of this reaction, it is proposed to use 1,3-diphenyltriazene, which belongs to the class of diazocompounds, as an anti-detonation additive for motor gasolines. The principle of anti-detonation effect of this substance is, first of all, the possibility of its thermal decomposition in the temperature range 130-160 °C. In this case, nitrogen, phenyl and aniline radicals will be formed. The phenyl radical, which is one of the most unstable particles, due to its increased reactivity reacts instantly with the most active fuel radicals: atomic hydrogen; methyl and hydroxyl radicals. At the same time, there is a high probability of formation of molecular hydrogen, toluene and phenol among the products of such interactions. These are stable compounds that are not able to continue and maintain the chain oxidation reactions that occur during the combustion of the fuel-air mixture in the combustion chamber of the engine. Thus, in the reaction zone with the direct participation of phenyl radicals there is a decrease in the concentration of radicals initiating chain oxidative reactions, which leads to chain breakage. Also, a very positive aspect of the use of 1,3-diphenyltriazene is that it can be used in compositions with alcohols or with methyl tert-butyl ether in straight-run gasoline fractions of oil, their mixtures with the fractions of the catalytic cracking and of the riforming. The using of the proposed additive in the composition of gasoline fully meets the requirements of the environmental safety standard Euro-5. Key words: gasoline, detonation resistance, additives, 1,3-diphenyltriazene, cracking, oxidation, radicals, internal combustion engine Corresponding author A. B. Grigorov, e-mail:grigorovandrey@ukr.net

Parametric Investigation on Single Cylinder Spark Ignition Engine Fueled Methanol Blends; Water-Based Micro Emulsions and Conventional Gasoline

In this contribution, the investigation conducted on alternative fuels includes methanol 20% blended with gasoline 80% and emulsion-based fuel with the composition of gasoline 80%, ethanol 15%, and H2O 5% are compared with 100% conventional gasoline fuel. These fueled single-cylinders spark ignition engine is studied for checking their performance and emission characteristics as per future emission norms. This work is performed on One-dimensional AVL Boost Simulation Software. The simulations predicted the performance and emission characteristics were far lesser than conventional 100% gasoline. These fuels meet the strict emission regulations of Euro VII. The main purpose of this investigation is to use alternative fuels to improve the performance and emission characteristics of the single- cylinder spark ignition engine and reduce the consumption of fossil fuel reserves. This investigation led to the conclusion that by using methanol 20% in 80% gasoline and micro-emulsion, fuel improves the power, BSFC (brake specific fuel consumption), thermal efficiency and combustion properties of the single-cylinder spark-ignition engine. The CO, HC and NOx emissions were also reduced for alternative fuel than 100% gasoline fuel. The novel water-based emulsion fuel showed the lowest value of NOx emissions as compared to blended 20% methanol with 80% gasoline and 100% gasoline fuel.

Prediction of Gasoline Blend Ignition Characteristics Using Machine Learning Models

Research Octane Number (RON), among other autoignition related properties, is a primary indicator of the grade of spark-ignition (SI) fuels. However, in many cases, the blending of various gasoline components affects the RON of the final fuel product in a nonlinear way. Currently, the lack of precise predictive models for RON challenges the accurate blending and production of commercial SI fuels. This study compares popular Machine Learning (ML) algorithms and evaluates their potential to develop state-of-the-art models able to predict key SI fuel properties. Typical gasoline composition was simplified and represented by a palette of seven characteristic molecules, including five hydrocarbons and two oxygenated species. Ordinary Least Squares (OLS), Nearest Neighbors (NN), Support Vector Machines (SVM), Decision Trees (DT), and Random Forest (RF) algorithms were trained, cross-validated, and tested using a database containing 243 gasoline-like fuel blends with known RON. Best results were obtained with nonlinear SVM algorithms able to reproduce synergistic and antagonistic molecular interactions. The Mean Absolute Error (MAE) on the test set was equal to 0.9, and the estimator maintained its accuracy when alterations were performed on the training data set. Linear methods performed better using molar compositions while predictions on a volumetric basis required nonlinear algorithms for satisfactory accuracy. Developed models allow one to quantify the nonlinear blending behavior of different hydrocarbons and oxygenates accounting for those effects during fuel blending and production. Moreover, these models contribute to a deeper understanding of the phenomena that will facilitate the introduction of alternative gasoline recipes and components.

DETERMINATION OF QUANTITATIVE CONTENT OF CHARGE STOCKS IN GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL BINARY MIXTURE

An approach to establishing quantitative indicators of the composition of gasoline and diesel fuel mixtures with determination of the content of charge stocks is presented. Correctness indicator of the method, as a measure of deviation from a true value, was 6.5% volume while studying the model sample. As an auxiliary method for qualitative determination of gasoline or diesel fuel, the method of fractional distillation (distillation) at atmospheric pressure was used.
 Determination of the fractional composition of the mixtures was carried out under normal conditions for charge stocks as well as their mixtures with a concentration range of predominantly 10% volume. Research has shown a significant increase in the final boiling point temperature with availability of even a small amount of diesel fuel in gasoline as well as decrease in the initial boiling point when adding gasoline to diesel fuel.
 The study by gas-liquid chromatography method made it possible to establish an approximate boundary of gasoline components redistribution: diesel fuel mixtures when their proportions are changed. It was noted that the main redistribution of components occurs before and after adding n-Nonane which content in gasolines and diesel fuels is relatively small. Using the ratio of the sum of point areas eluting before n-Decane (without n-Nonane) and after n-Decane (including n-Nonane), considering unidentified ones, as the distribution coefficient of the source k components , it was possible to establish proportions of source components.
 The k coefficient dependence on the content of diesel fuel is nonlinear. Transition to linear relationship in the coordinates of the linear logarithm of the k coefficient and the content of diesel fuel showed the presence of strong negative correlation with the values of the coefficient of reliability of approximation from -0.982 to -0.997 for model mixtures. The practical application of the k coefficient to determine the content of gasoline and diesel fuel can be recommended when constructing narrow calibration dependences in the range from 20 to 40% (vol.) of the target component.

A predictive model of catalytic cracking: Feedstock-induced changes in gasoline and gas composition

One way to improve and predict unsteady processes of petroleum fuel production is to develop a mathematical model, that considers the feedstock composition. A study of various feedstock deep refining processes is particularly important. In this paper, we present the prediction of the catalytic cracking unit under feedstock base expansion by using oil fractions with a higher boiling point. The zeolite-containing catalyst with ZSM-5/Y ratio = 0.11 was used in this work. A new kinetic model involving the high molecular weight of C13–C40 hydrocarbons, gasoline groups, gas individual hydrocarbons and coke formation reactions was developed. The feed comprehensive studies, the development and application of a mathematical model allow assessing the feasibility of various feedstock types involvement. The impact of four feedstock types on the yield of catalytic cracking products, catalyst deactivation degree, gasoline and gas composition, and octane number were determined. Among the feedstocks under study are West Siberian oil vacuum gas oil, a mixture of Kazakhstan and West Siberian oil, a mixture of vacuum and atmospheric gas oil with residual feedstock (extract, slack waxes, petrolatum, deasphalting agent, raffinate), a mixture of vacuum distillate and residual feedstock (extracts, slack waxes).

New Methods for Atomic-Absorption Determination of Metals in Aviation and Automotive Gasolines

Methods were developed for direct atomic absorption determination of lead and lithium as components of antiknock additives in aviation and automotive gasoline at concentrations in the ranges of 100-1700 (lead) and 2.5/0.25-100 (lithium) mg/dm3. The conditions of atomization of the sample solutions and calibration solutions and elimination of the effect of the matrix of the analyzed samples on the results were achieved by suitable dilution of the samples and by including aliquots of solutions simulating the composition of gasolines prepared from individual high-purity hydrocarbons in the composition of the reference solutions and calibration solutions. The methods are characterized by high precision, are simple to use, and can be recommended for quality control and identification of gasoline.

Development of Octane Model Based on Molecular Composition of Gasoline

Development of Octane Model Based on Molecular Composition of Gasoline

Performance Analysis of New Continue FCC Bench Scale: Modified HS-FCC Integrated with Riser in Producing Bio-Hydrocarbon

This research analyzes the performance of the High Severity Fluidized Catalytic Cracking (HS-FCC) bench-scale system which is modified by adding a riser. The riser is installed after the downer, so the cracking process occurs in the downer and riser. The purpose of the downer and riser integration is to extend the cracking time in a limited space.This system consists of a catalyst preheater, a regenerator, feedstock evaporator, a downer, a riser, 2 separators, a condenser, 1 blower, and a control system that regulates the rate of oil and air. The innovation of this FCC bench-scale system is 1) used heat from the combustion reaction in regenerator as the only heat source 2) applied fouling film principal to evaporate the feedstock by using the threaded rod. The reaction time was carried out for 45 minutes with palm oil of 1.7 l/hour and cto 0.3. The average temperature in the riser is of 400 o C. The gasoline composition in the liquid product is 7.88 % wt, lower than other research. Interestingly, the gasoline composition has lower aromatic content (32.25 % wt) and a high RON number of 174 compared to other research.Keywords: FCC, cracking, downer, bio-hydrocarbon, RONThis research analyzes the performance of the High Severity Fluidized Catalytic Cracking (HS-FCC) bench-scale system which is modified by adding a riser. The riser is installed after the downer, so the cracking process occurs in the downer and riser. The purpose of the downer and riser integration is to extend the cracking time in a limited space.This system consists of a catalyst preheater, a regenerator, feedstock evaporator, a downer, a riser, 2 separators, a condenser, 1 blower, and a control system that regulates the rate of oil and air. The innovation of this FCC bench-scale system is 1) used heat from the combustion reaction in regenerator as the only heat source 2) applied fouling film principal to evaporate the feedstock by using the threaded rod. The reaction time was carried out for 45 minutes with palm oil of 1.7 l/hour and cto 0.3. The average temperature in the riser is of 400 o C. The gasoline composition in the liquid product is 7.88 % wt, lower than other research. Interestingly, the gasoline composition has lower aromatic content (32.25 % wt) and a high RON number of 174 compared to other research.

Вовлечение продуктов термической переработки полимерных отходов в сырьевой пул установок нефтеперерабатывающих заводов

The directions of involving the products of thermal processing of polymer waste into the raw material pool of oil refineries are considered. A detailed analysis of fractions 85-180 oC, 180-360 oC and 360-KK oC, isolated from thermolysis products, has been carried out. Fractions 85-180 °C, 180-360 °C of thermolysis oil are characterized by a high content of organosulfur compounds, which necessitates their hydrotreating before use. After desulfurization, gasoline and diesel fractions can be used in the composition of gasoline and diesel fuels, respectively. The diesel fraction of 180-360 °C of thermolysis oil has a high cetane number and can be considered as a cetane-increasing component. Fraction 360-КК оС thermolysis oil is a potential component of catalytic cracking feedstock. The highest degree of conversion and the yield of valuable components (gasoline, propylene, butane-butene fraction) are achieved during cracking of feedstock containing 30 wt. % of the heavy part of thermolysis oil.

Insights into the potential mechanism underlying liver dysfunction in male albino rat exposed to gasoline fumes

ABSTRACT The mechanism underlying the reported hepatotoxicity of gasoline fumes in experimental studies still remains unclear. In this study, we present insights into the mechanism underlying hepatotoxicity of gasoline fumes in 72 male albino rats. The rats were randomized into six groups. Group I (control) was exposed to distilled water while groups II, III, IV, V and VI were daily exposed to gasoline fumes for 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 hours respectively for 10 weeks. Serum hepatic and oxidative stress markers, activity of the mixed function oxygenase (MFO) and membrane-bound ATPase enzymes in the liver as well as histopathological examination of the organ were monitored. Gasoline compositions and its residues in the liver were quantified with Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry. Significant (p < 0.05) alterations in the activities of all the enzymes, oxidative stress marker and MFO were observed in the exposed rats compared to control. A total of seventeen gasoline residues and metabolites were detected in the liver of exposed rats. Severe degenerative changes in the hepatic cells were seen in the exposed rats. Accumulation of gasoline residues and metabolites in the liver of exposed rats could potentially result in ROS production capable of inducing liver injury.

FORENSIC INVESTIGATION OF PETROLEUM COMPONENTS OF MIXED MOTOR GASOLINES

The main types of petroleum components that are used in the manufacture of mixed motor gasolines are considered. For the manufacture of mixed motor gasolines, a low-octane base is used, to which high-octane components are added. In many cases, reformate (catalytic reforming gasoline) and isopentane (isopentane fraction) are used as high-octane components of mixed motor gasolines. Straight-run gasoline and stable gasoline are often used as the low-octane gasoline base of blended automobile gasolines. Reformate is a liquid mixture of aromatic and saturated hydrocarbons used as a high-octane component of automobile (aviation) gasolines and raw materials in the production of aromatic hydrocarbons (arenas). The reformate is obtained by catalytic reforming of straight-run gasoline fractions. Isopentane (2-methylbutane (CH3)2CHCH2CH3) is a colorless, flammable liquid. The technical product is a mixture of isomeric pentanes and boils within 24 - 34°C. The isopentane fraction can be isolated from gas gasoline, from gasoline direct distillation of oil and gasoline catalytic cracking. Straight-run gasoline (nefras) is obtained from the processing of crude oil or gas condensate, oil shale or coal, natural gas or oil and gas. Straight run gasoline contains light gasoline fractions of direct distillation of oil with a boiling range of 35 - 180°C. Gas gasoline (gas stable gasoline) is obtained from natural and petroleum gases containing vapors of gasoline hydrocarbons. To separate them, the gases are compressed and cooled (compression method) or absorbed with oil or activated carbon. Gas gasoline is similar in chemical composition to straight-run gasoline, but contains lighter hydrocarbon fractions. The article discusses the results of a study of the listed petroleum components of mixed gasoline by gas-liquid chromatography. This method allows you to establish the qualitative and quantitative composition of mixed motor gasolines and their components. It is shown that from readily available petroleum components (isopentane fraction, aromatic hydrocarbons and gas stable gasoline) without the use of sophisticated technological equipment, a gasoline mixture with high detonation resistance, which is falsified automobile gasoline, can be obtained by mixing method. When mixed in certain proportions of reformate, isopentane fraction and gas stable gasoline, it is possible to obtain marketable gasoline that will meet the requirements of regulatory documents for gasoline. The considered technology allows, when mixing commodity gasolines A-92 (A-95) with reformate, isopentane fraction and gasoline gas stable in the calculated proportions, to improve the operational characteristics (detonation resistance) of the obtained gasoline mixture or to increase the volume of the obtained gasoline mixture without improving its performance.

Effect of Lagrangian-phase Modelling on Charge Stratification and Spatial Distribution of Threshold Soot Index for Toluene Reference Fuel Surrogates

Nowadays, soot emissions are one of the major concerns in Direct Injection Spark Ignition engines. Soot prediction models can be computationally expensive, especially when particle mass, number, and size distribution are to be forecast. While soot formation heavily depends on the chemical and physical characteristics of the fuel, the simulation of the exact composition of a real gasoline is computationally unfeasible. Thus, it is essential to find simplified yet representative pathways to reduce the computational cost of the simulations. On the one hand, the a-priori investigation of the factors influencing particulate onset can be a simplified approach to compare different solutions and strategies with much cheaper costs than the modelling of soot formation and oxidation mechanisms. On the other hand, the use of surrogate fuels is a practical approach to cope with the fuel chemical nature. Although they poorly mimic the evaporation properties of a real gasoline, Toluene Reference Fuels are broadly adopted to match combustion relevant properties of the real fuels. In this study, the spatial distribution of the Threshold Soot Index in the fluid domain is investigated for three surrogates characterized by an increasing content of toluene (0 mol%, 30 mol%, 60 mol%). The correlation between the sooting tendency and the fuel distribution in the combustion chamber before spark ignition time can provide useful preliminary indications, without spending the computational effort of the whole soot model multicycle resolution. In particular, two approaches for the lagrangian description of the injected fuel are investigated: a multicomponent approach and a single component one, this last driven by a high-fidelity lumped modelling of the surrogate properties for both liquid and vapor phase.

Modification of motor gasoline with bioethanol in the cavitation field

The article presents the results of the study on the influence of bioethanol content and parameters of cavitation field on the octane number of motor natural gasoline. The effects of the parameters of cavitation field on the modification of fuel and the changes of qualitative and quantitative composition of gasoline were investigated. The influence of the content of a biocomponent on the increase in the octane number was established. It was stated that the problem of the phase separation in alcohol-gasoline mixture can be solved by means of dynamic cavitation. The paper presents the results of the study of the change of octane number as a function of the intensity of cavitation treatment for gas condensate gasoline with addition of bioethanol. The physical stability of gas condensate and bioethanol mixture after cavitation treatment is investigated. It was shown that the gas condensate gasoline modified with bioethanol and cavitation field can be used as a high-quality motor gasoline. It was stated that low-octane gas condensate gasoline can be transformed into high-quality motor fuel by means of modification with bioethanol in the cavitation field. It was established that the alcohol-gasoline cavitation treatment leads to the homogenization and provides at least 30 days' mixture stability before separation. With increasing bioethanol content in the mixture, the number of cavitation cycles (intensity) required to achieve a constant octane number value decreases from 8 cycles for gas condensate gasoline without bioethanol to 4 cycles at the content of bioethanol of 3% and above.

Investigating the impact of gasoline composition on PN in GDI engines using an improved measurement method

An experimental investigation was carried out to investigate Particulate Number (PN) emissions from a modern, small-capacity Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine. The first part of the study focused on improving measurement repeatability using the Cambustion DMS-500 device. Results showed that sampling near the exhaust valve – while dampening the pressure oscillations in the sampling line – can significantly improve the repeatability. It was also found that uncontrolled phenomena such as deposition in the exhaust system from earlier engine operation can undermine the accuracy of measurements taken at tailpipe level. The second part of the work investigated PN emissions from three types of gasoline fuel, Pump-grade, Performance and Reference. Fuel chemical composition was found to have an appreciable impact on PN, but the magnitude of this effect differs in various operating points, being more pronounced at higher engine load. The Reference fuel was found to have the lowest PN emission tendency, conceivably because of its lower aromatics, olefins and heavy hydrocarbons content. A sweep of operating parameters showed that higher injection pressure reduces PN, but the extent of the reduction depends on fuel physical properties such as volatility.

RESEARCH OF CHANGE IN FRACTION COMPOSITION OF VEHICLE GASOLINE IN THE MODIFICATION OF ITS BIODETHANOL IN THE CAVITATION FIELD

The influence of bioethanol content and parameters of the cavitation field on the quality indicators of motor gasolines: volatility and octane number is studied. Studying the effect of bioethanol and cavitation treatment of bioethanol-gasoline mixture will make it possible to produce automotive fuels for different climatic zones, or winter (summer) versions of gasolines. The use of bioethanol and cavitation treatment of a bioethanol-gasoline mixture affect the fractional composition of motor gasoline and its volatility. The optimal content of the biocomponent, at which there is an increase in the volatility of gasoline, is established Also the results of the octane number change are presented depending on the intensity of cavitation treatment for gas condensate with the addition of bioethanol. The influence of bioethanol content on the increase in octane number during cavitation treatment is determined. It is found that the introduction of bioethanol into the composition of gasoline leads to an improvement in its volatility. In this case, cavitation treatment makes it possible to obtain a mixture resistant to delamination. The addition of bioethanol leads to an adequate increase in light fractions during mechanical mixing and to a change in the fractional composition of the bioethanol-gasoline mixture during cavitation treatment. The addition of bioethanol in amounts up to 10% leads to a decrease in the saturated vapor pressure during cavitation treatment of bioethanol-gasoline mixtures, and an increase in the bioethanol content up to 20% leads to an increase in the saturated vapor pressure, which is explained by a change in the chemical composition of fuel components in comparison with the mechanical method of preparing mixtures. By cavitation treatment it is possible to change the fractional composition, the pressure of saturated vapors and the volatility of bioethanol-gasoline mixtures, making cavitation a promising energy-saving process for the production of gasoline for various climatic conditions

Determination of Poorly Volatile Resinous Substances in the Composition of Gasolines of Different Brands by Thermal Oxidation Spectroscopy–Oxythermography

A version of an oxythermograph based on the use of air oxygen as an oxidant is used for the determination of the total of poorly volatile compounds in gasolines. This allowed the elaboration of a rapid eco-friendly reagentless method for the determination of resinous substances in gasolines, requiring no chemical reagents and the subsequent utilization of the reaction products.

Effects of gasoline composition on engine performance, exhaust gases and operational costs

New technologies to improve the performance and efficiency of internal combustion engines are related to enhance knock resistance in fuels. Aromatics, Paraffins and Lead-based additives in gasoline are used to increase octane rating, but some of these are toxic, carcinogenic or expensive. Nowadays, several alternatives for octane boosting is considered and oxygenated compounds are attracting interest, as ethanol. This compound is a renewable energy source, which can reduce the oil dependence and also can be appropriately used in gasolines as a blend. Ethanol use, widely noticed in Brazil and United States, increase octane rating, thermal efficiency and engine power due to the charge cooling effect and molar expansion capacity. For the same engine and operation conditions, octane rating and engine performance are directly correlated. The present study discusses about the influence of gasoline blend composition on the engine performance by the combustion process analysis. For this, samples of gasoline blends with different RON numbers were experimentally evaluated on a single cylinder research engine in high load and speed conditions. These conditions were selected as they are potential operation points for knock occurrence. The results show that despite the increase in aromatic content of gasoline samples and consequently the improvements in octane rating and engine performance, it is not compensated by the cost. For instance, the use of gasoline blend with higher ethanol percentage, resulted in reduction of more than 23% in net power (kW) cost and up to 32% of NOx specific emission.

Investigating the effect of the air inlet temperature on the combustion characteristics of a spark ignition engine fueled by biogas

AbstractThis work has conducted a numerical study using AVL‐Boost engine simulation utilizing biogas (CH4 and CO2)–air mixtures in a SI engine model. The effect of varying the air manifold temperature from 25 to 50°C on the combustion characteristics as well as engine performance under full load condition in a SI engine fueled by gasoline and biogas mixtures has been investigated. The performed tests involved using variable concentrations of CO2 from 10% to 40% by volume. The current model has been validated with experimental results and it was found that the error in predicting the P‐θ behavior of the engine is about 4.89%. The results showed that, as the air inlet temperature increases, the volumetric efficiency decreases and the brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) increases for gasoline and all biogas compositions. However, the peak pressure, brake output power, maximum pressure rise rate, and maximum heat release rate were decreased slightly with the increase in air inlet temperature. The effect was only observed for gasoline and the 10%‐CO2 biogas, whereas the effect on the maximum heat release rate was detected on gasoline and biogas compositions up to 20%‐CO2 only. On the other hand, the existence and growth of CO2 content in the biogas reduced significantly the peak pressure, brake output power, maximum pressure rise rate, volumetric efficiency, and both net and maximum heat release rates, though its effect in reducing the volumetric efficiency stopped at 20%‐CO2 biogas. Furthermore, BSFC rises noticeably with the increase in CO2 ratio in biogas. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry and John Wiley &amp; Sons, Ltd.

Biogasoline production from linoleic acid via catalytic cracking over nickel and copper-doped ZSM-5 catalysts

Catalytic cracking of vegetable oil mainly processed over zeolites, and among all the zeolites particularly HZMS-5 has been investigated on wide range for renewable and clean gasoline production from various plant oils. Despite the fact that HZSM-5 offers a higher conversion degree and boost aromatics yield, the isomerate yield reduces due to high cracking activity and shape selectivity of HZSM-5. Hence, to overcome these problems, in this study the transition metals, such as nickel and copper doped over HZSM-5 were tested for its efficiencies to improve the isoparaffin compounds. The catalysts were screened with linoleic acid in a catalytic cracking reaction conducted at 450 ᵒC for 90 min in an atmospheric condition in batch reactor. Then, the gasoline composition of the organic liquid product (OLP) was analysed in terms of paraffin, isoparaffin, olefin, naphthenes and aromatics (PIONA). The results showed that Cu/ZSM-5 produced the highest liquid yield of 79.1%, at the same time reduced the production of gas and coke to 18.8% and 0.7%. Furthermore, the desired isoparaffin composition in biogasoline increased from 1.6% to 6.8% and at the same time reduced the oxygenated and aromatic compounds to 15.4% and 59.7%, respectively. The linoleic acid as model compound of rubber seed oil, in the catalytic cracking reaction provides a clearer understanding of the process. Besides, the water gas shift (WGS) reaction in catalytic cracking reaction provides insitu hydrogen production to saturate the branched olefin into the desired isoparaffin and the aromatics into naphthenes.