Gasoline Production Research Articles

Internet of Things in Disaster Management

In recent years, natural failures including floods, landslides, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and wildfires have come to be increasingly Ubiquitous, These events, frequently worsened with of human activities like deforestation, immoderate chemical use, heavy use of gasoline production, and international warming, those problems result in sizable loss of existence and belongings damage global, fortunately, technological improvements have furnished valuable tools for know-how and mitigating the risks associated with these screws-ups. The Internet of Things (IoT), with its various competencies, has appeared as a promising solution for catastrophe management. Wi-fi sensor networks (WSNs) and IoT platforms can establish centralized facts systems to reveal environmental situations. Through sensor information evaluation, we will discover capability risks in real time. When unusual readings are detected, the device can cause signals, ship SMS messages, and make calls to exact contacts. These signals offer statistics about the threat factor, its location, and suggested movements. Using uploading actual-time statistics to cloud servers and issuing alerts through various communication channels, this machine ambitions to reinforce communities with critical data, thereby enhancing their disaster response and preparedness

New Insights for High-Throughput CO2 Hydrogenation to High-Quality Fuel.

In the case of CO2 thermal-catalytic hydrogenation, highly selective olefin generation and subsequent olefin secondary reactions to fuel hydrocarbons in an ultra-short residence time is a huge challenge, especially under industrially feasible conditions. Here, we report a pioneering synthetic process that achieves selective production of high-volume commercial gasoline with the assistance of fast response mechanism. In situ experiments and DFT calculations demonstrate that the designed NaFeGaZr presents exceptional carbiding prowess, and swiftly forms carbides even at extremely brief gas residence times, facilitating olefin production. The created successive hollow zeolite HZSM-5 further reinforces aromatization of olefin diffused from NaFeGaZr via optimized mass transfer in the hollow channel of zeolite. Benefiting from its rapid response mechanism within the multifunctional catalytic system, this catalyst effectively prevents the excessive hydrogenation of intermediates and controls the swift conversion of intermediates into aromatics, even in high-throughput settings. This enables a rapid one-step synthesis of high-quality gasoline-range hydrocarbons without any post-treatment, with high commercial product compatibility and space-time yield up to 0.9 kggasoline ⋅ kgcat -1 ⋅ h-1. These findings from the current work can provide a shed for the preparation of efficient catalysts and in-depth understanding of C1 catalysis in industrial level.

Waste to Energy; Conversion of Plastic Waste into Liquid Fuel Equivalent to Diesel and Gasoline Using the Pyrolysis Method

Abstract The aim of this research is to produce oil equivalent to diesel and gasoline from plastic waste using the pyrolysis method, examining its physico-chemical properties and comparing it with conventional diesel and gasoline. The production of diesel oil and gasoline from plastic waste is a topic that has received increasing attention in recent years, due to increasing awareness of the environmental problems caused by plastic waste and the need for alternative energy sources. Methods for converting plastic waste into liquid fuel, separating diesel and gasoline equivalents and examining their physico-chemical properties are the main focus of this research. Pyrolysis is the process chosen because the technology is simpler than other methods, such as gasification for example. A total of 6000 grams of plastic chips were pyrolyzed in an LPG-fueled reactor. Pyrolysis was carried out at temperatures of 200, 250, 300, 350, 400 °C, then the yield of oil produced at each temperature was weighed. It was found that the optimum temperature for pyrolysis was 300 because the increase in yield afterwards was very small. Next, 2000 grams of pyrolysis oil was distilled by gradually increasing the temperature from 100 to 300. The resulting 1520 grams or 79.17% gasoline equivalent fraction, 320 grams or 16.67% diesel fraction, the remaining 80 grams or 4.17% residual oil. The results of the physico-chemical properties examination showed that the diesel and gasoline fractions were similar to conventional diesel and gasoline.

Efficient conversion of used palm cooking oil into biogasoline over hydrothermally prepared sulfated mesoporous silica loaded with NiMo catalyst

Fossil-based fuels remain a primary global energy source, but their finite and non-renewable nature raises concerns about long-term sustainability. These issues underscore the urgent need for renewable and eco-friendly alternatives such as converting vegetable oil into biofuel. The present work reported biogasoline production from used palm cooking oil catalyzed by sulfated mesoporous silica impregnated with nickel-molybdenum bimetal using the hydrothermal method for both steps. We evaluated the effect of sulfuric acid concentration and metal loading amount on the acidity of the resulting catalysts. Catalysts' performance was assessed through the catalytic cracking and hydrocracking processes with a catalyst-to-feed ratio of 1% at 550°C and an atmospheric pressure. In comparison to mesoporous silica (MS) and sulfated mesoporous silica (SMS-2), along with an increase in acidity, NiMo-impregnated mesoporous silica (NiMo 1/SMS-2) exhibited superior catalytic performance in biogasoline production in the presence of H2 gas, achieving liquid product conversion and gasoline selectivity of 55.9% and 52.37%, respectively. These results are an excellent step for developing biogasoline in a safer process and confirm the capability of mesoporous silica-based catalysts in biofuel production.

FORECASTING AND OPTIMIZATION OF CATALYTIC CRACKING UNIT OPERATION UNDER CONDITIONS OF FUZZY INFORMATION

This paper discusses the application of nonlinear regression to forecast and optimize the operation of catalytic cracking units under conditions of fuzzy information. Catalytic cracking is a crucial process in oil refining that produces high-quality gasoline and other light hydrocarbon products. However, the complexity of the process and the uncertainty of initial data complicate the modeling and optimization of plant operations. To address this issue, a nonlinear regression method is proposed that accommodates the fuzziness of input and output parameters described by linguistic variables. The methodology includes the collection and formalization of expert knowledge, the construction of fuzzy models, and their integration into the process control system. Forecasting is performed by creating regression models that describe the relationships between operational parameters and product quality characteristics. The paper presents a procedure for developing and applying nonlinear regression models, describes algorithms for synthesizing linguistic models, and provides examples of their use to optimize the operation of catalytic cracking units. The modeling results demonstrate the high adequacy and accuracy of the proposed method, as well as its advantages over traditional approaches in conditions of uncertainty and data scarcity. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the development and testing of advanced nonlinear regression models adapted for analyzing and optimizing catalytic cracking processes based on fuzzy data. These methods take into account the specificity and uncertainty of process data, improving the accuracy and reliability of forecasts, which facilitates more effective management of production processes in the petrochemical industry. The main reason for conducting this study is the need to improve the control of oil refining processes, particularly catalytic cracking, which plays an important role in producing high-quality gasoline. The complexity of this process and the presence of fuzzy information caused by fuzzy initial data require the development of new modeling and optimization methods. Existing traditional models based on deterministic methods are often insufficient under uncertainty. This leads to a decrease in the accuracy of process control, which can negatively affect the quality of the final product and production efficiency. The use of nonlinear regression in combination with fuzzy logic is a more flexible and adaptive approach that allows you to take into account the fuzziness and uncertainty of data and use expert knowledge to build models that match the actual operating conditions of the units. Thus, this study aims to solve the key problems associated with data uncertainty and the complexity of the catalytic cracking process, which will improve the accuracy of forecasting and optimization of the units. The main contribution is creating a model that uses nonlinear regression methods in combination with fuzzy logic. This allows uncertainty in input data (such as reactor temperature or pressure) to be effectively considered and processed to improve gasoline and other product yield forecasts. It is shown that using nonlinear regression combined with fuzzy logic significantly improves the management of technological processes, increases the output and quality of products, and reduces production costs. The conclusion of the paper discusses the prospects for further development of the methodology and its application to solve similar tasks in other areas of chemical technology.

Application of Cluster Analysis in the Evaluation of Automotive Fuel Prices Marketed in Goiás

Objective: The aim of this study is to present economic indicators constructed through cluster analysis, aiming to identify which gas station brands offer the lowest overall fuel prices. Theoretical Framework: The increasing demand for low-cost products, particularly automotive fuels, is a constant in the Brazilian market, significantly impacting both the economy and consumers' daily lives. This scenario underscores the analysis of prices as a crucial tool for understanding market behavior. Method: Data were obtained from the open data portal of the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP), focusing on the historical price series of regular gasoline, premium gasoline, and ethanol in the state of Goiás. Cluster analysis was employed to group eight gas station brands into three distinct clusters. Results and Discussion: Findings reveal that Rodoil offers the lowest overall fuel prices, whereas Alesat, Ciapetro, and Raízen have the highest overall prices. These discoveries provide valuable insights into the competitive dynamics of the fuel market in Goiás. Research Implications: The significant debates generated in society by the rising prices of gasoline, ethanol, and other products such as cooking gas and diesel underscore the urgent need to revise fuel pricing policies in the country. Originality/Value: This study contributes uniquely by applying cluster analysis to identify price patterns among different gas station brands, offering an innovative approach to understanding competitiveness in the fuel distribution sector in Goiás.

Volatile organic compounds in typical coal chemical industrial park in China and their environmental and health impacts

The coal chemical industry produces a large amount of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and the emission characteristics and associated impact on the environment and health of the residents are still unclear. This study determined the VOC concentrations and compositions in the Jinjie Coal Chemical Industry Park which is located in northern China. The average concentrations of total measured VOCs (TVOCs) in the industrial areas in summer and winter were 231.5 and 103.2 μg/m3, which were higher than those in the residential areas (123.7 and 70.3 μg/m3), respectively. Aromatics, Oxygenated volatile organic compounds (OVOCs), and alkanes were the dominant VOC classes in the industrial areas, while halocarbons, OVOCs, and alkenes had higher compositions in the residential areas where were not only affected by industrial emissions and also other anthropogenic sources. OVOCs contributed over 43% of ozone formation potential (OFP), while aromatics contributed over 61% of secondary organic aerosol (SOA) formation in the Park in both seasons. Using the source apportionment method, biogenic emission and anthropogenic source (gasoline production, coking emission, fuel combustion, solvent coating, and vehicle exhaust) were major contributors to VOCs in residential areas. The industrial-related emissions were the main components of anthropogenic source, accounting for 53.5%–58.7% of the overall VOCs. With reliable estimations of the health aspects, exposures to acrolein (HQ: 7.4–126.6) and formaldehyde (ILCR: 5.5 × 10−3-5.7 × 10−2) posed the highest non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks, accounting for 94.3%–98.6% and 55.8%–93.8% of the total HQ and ILCR, respectively. The results demonstrated that substantial environmental and health co-benefits to the residents could be achieved by reducing the industrial emissions from gasoline production, coking process, and diesel-fueled vehicles in the Jinjie Coal Chemical Industry Park. Prioritizing the establishment of efficient air pollution measures and tightening industrial emission standards, especially for hazardous VOCs, are recommended according to the findings of the valuable work.

Techno-economic assessment of gasoline production from Fe-assisted lignocellulosic biomass hydrothermal liquefaction process with minimized waste stream

Techno-economic analyses were conducted on an iron-assisted hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) process for converting lignocellulosic biomass into gasoline, comparing two approaches for minimizing by-product streams. The primary difference between the two approaches lies in their hydrogen (H₂) source for upgrading bio-crude to bio-gasoline. Scheme 1 utilizes residual water-soluble and gaseous compounds from the process to generate the H₂ needed for upgrading. Scheme 2, on the other hand, converts these waste streams into heat to supply part of the required energy, while external H₂ from steam methane reforming (with or without CO₂ capture) or water electrolysis (green hydrogen) is used for upgrading. Both schemes use pinewood and red mud as feedstocks. Red mud, after the reduction of Fe₂O3 to metallic iron, is employed in the HTL reactor as a hydrogen producer, enhancing both the yield and quality of the bio-crude while minimizing the H2 consumption in the upgrading unit. The HTL reactor was modeled based on optimal operating conditions experimentally determined while sensitivity analyses were performed on the other scheme’s units to determine their optimal conditions. A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was also conducted to measure the environmental impact of the two scenarios.Both schemes produce 459 tonnes of gasoline equivalent per day, consuming 33 tonnes of H2. Scheme 2 achieves a minimum fuel selling price (MFSP) of $0.94 per liter of gasoline equivalent (LGE), with methane reforming and CO₂ capture providing the lowest emissions (1.13 kg CO₂-Eq per kg of LGE). Scheme 1 has a slightly higher MFSP of $0.96 per LGE but is more environmentally sustainable, with a LCA showing 1.11 kg CO₂-Eq per kg of LGE.

Deactivation and regeneration dynamics in hierarchical zeolites: Coke characterization and impact on catalytic cracking of vacuum gas oil

This study investigated the deactivation and regeneration of hierarchical zeolites in vacuum gas oil conversion, aiming to reach the equilibrium state seen in fluidized bed catalytic cracking (FCC). The research utilized various characterization techniques to analyze the properties of zeolites before and after coking and regeneration. Zeolite Y-0.20-S was found to have the highest gasoline selectivity and quality, mirroring industrial yields, and displayed notable stability across deactivation/regeneration cycles. Higher mesopore concentration in zeolites led to increased coke selectivity and better resistance to deactivation. The study observed a dominance of aromatic coke with a higher degree of condensation in these zeolites. Despite coke deposition affecting acid and textural properties, the regeneration process effectively restored these characteristics, proving its efficiency. The zeolites with greater mesoporosity retained their fundamental properties responsible for activity and selectivity, highlighting the importance of selecting materials that provide high conversions and maintain stability and product selectivity over multiple cycles. The Y-0.20-S zeolite, in particular, was identified as a promising candidate for commercial catalyst development for gasoline production, contributing to the FCC process's energy efficiency.

Advanced computational modelling for biofuel catalyst optimization: enhancing beta zeolite acidity for oleic acid upgrading

We explore here, through reactive force field (ReaxFF) molecular dynamics simulations, oleic acid upgrading on beta zeolite (BEA) regulated with nine silica-to-aluminium ratios (SARs) to investigate their acid-catalyzed deoxygenation and coking susceptibility. The selected computational descriptors involved conversion, hydrodeoxygenation, and decarboxylation/decarbonylation selectivity, biofuels yield, and coke deposition characteristics. Simulations were validated by 20.3 SAR available experimental data and used for the systematic study. High deoxygenation selectivity was found to be related to the structural sensitivity of BEA(100) on the upgrading mechanism. ReaxFF simulations revealed that altering the Al-substitution could greatly promote biofuel formation. Specifically, SARs towards the mid-region (SAR 47) favored gasoline production, while 31 SAR exploited diesel-like hydrocarbons. An optimum ratio of 37.4 SAR achieved maximum oleic acid conversion (69.8%), with high yields of gasoline and diesel fuels (15.6 and 20.4 wt%, respectively) and moderate coking (8.6 wt%). Density functional theory screening of metallic dopants allowed investigating of their deoxygenation and coke susceptibility, obtaining that Cu-BEA structure favored the optimal carbon and O-moiety adsorption (-3.89 and -1.8 eV, respectively). Furthermore, the economic and environmental analysis showed that Cu-dopped BEA displayed the lowest market price and global warming potential (71 USD/kg and 2.8 kg CO2-eq/kg).

Energy assessment and heat integration of biofuel production from bio-oil produced through fast pyrolysis of sugarcane straw, and its upgrading via hydrotreatment

Sugarcane processing is one of the most important economic activities in Brazil, producing ethanol and sugar for domestic and international markets. Utilising the lignocellulosic residues of this industry, specifically bagasse and straw, would increase the second-generation biofuel production without increasing the sugarcane planted area. Among the processes available, the fast pyrolysis is a thermochemical conversion process that produces mainly bio-oil, a liquid with several advantages over solid biomass, regarding transportation, pumping, storage, and handling. Moreover, the bio-oil can be upgraded to obtain biofuels of higher added-value. Among feasible upgrading technologies, the hydrotreatment is one of the most promising methods for eliminating the reactive functionalities of the bio-oil by removing oxygen or cracking large molecules in the presence of hydrogen; however, this comes at the expense of a significant hydrogen consumption. Thus, the aim of this study is to evaluate the biofuel production through the fast pyrolysis of sugarcane straw, followed by the upgrading of the produced bio-oil via hydrotreatment. The evaluation is carried out by way of energy and mass balances of the processes, performed using the software Aspen Plus. Furthermore, the possibilities of integrating the bio-oil production and upgrading into the conventional ethanol and sugar production process will also be assessed through heat integration, applying the Pinch analysis. Results showed the potential for renewable gasoline and diesel production with yields of 0.086 kg/kg of dry straw and 0.08 kg/kg of dry straw, respectively. Additionally, integrating the pyrolysis process, including the bio-oil upgrading, into the ethanol production process can achieve a liquid fuel production (ethanol, gasoline and diesel) of 2289.8 MJ/t cane, which represents an increase of 29 %, while the surplus electricity increases in 5.3 %, when compared to the conventional ethanol production plant.

Economically attractive production of commercial-grade gasoline from waste plastics

Economically attractive production of commercial-grade gasoline from waste plastics

A research-inducing environment to technology using friction modifier for motor gasoline fuel

The share of gasoline with improved properties reaches up to 30 % of the total production of gasoline in the world. The main component of the additive packages for these fuels is a detergent additive. However, to ensure significant environmental, economic and power effects, additional substances that modify the surface of fuel system elements and reduce friction losses are required. These substances are known as friction modifiers. In recent years, there has been a notable increase in their importance due to the tightening requirements for the efficiency of internal combustion engines (ICEs) and the increased share of gasoline engines with direct fuel injection. The current research presents the results of a systematic analysis of existing materials in the field of development and functional properties of friction modifiers. The objective is to determine the magnitude of their real impact on fuel performance. This includes the ability to increase the efficiency of ICE and reduce its fuel consumption, thereby reducing the carbon footprint. Furthermore, the most common types of friction modifiers in commercial additives from various manufacturers are presented, and existing approaches to the mechanism of action of these components are studied in order to identify the most effective additive structure.

Efficiency of oxygenates on increase of octane number of reforming gasoline

At present, gasoline occupies one of the leading places among primary energy sources. The need of mankind in it, in its high quality, is greater than in any other fraction of hydrocarbons. Therefore, very high requirements are made to the operational properties of automobile gasoline, and the problem of improving the quality of gasoline is one of the urgent problems of the chemical industry. Modern vehicles require fuel with a high-octane number with properties preventing detonation and having octane numbers of 92, 95 and 98 for engines. High anti-detonation performance can be achieved through complex gasoline processing using catalytic cracking, isomerization and alkylation methods or by adding special high-octane additives to fuel. The world's leading trend in improving the environmental and performance characteristics of motor gasoline is the use of multifunctional additives, in particular oxygenates – compounds containing oxygen (such as alcohols, ketones, esters and others). The use of oxygen-containing components (oxygenates) is one of the promising ways to produce high-octane gasoline. Currently, in industrialized countries, oxygenates are actively used as a preferred substitute for organometallic anti-detonation additives and components of high-octane gasoline. In the presented work the properties of a new oxygenate - dimethyl ethynylcarbinol (DMEC), as an additive that increases the octane number of gasoline, are investigated. The study of the effect of oxygenates as methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) and DMEK on increasing the octane number of reforming gasoline showed that the increase in the octane number of gasoline when adding DMEK and binary additive is higher than when adding MTBE. According to the results of research, tertiary acetylene alcohol - DMEK can be offered as an oxygen-containing additive for automobile gasoline. The use of DMEK allows to expand the resources of high-octane components, reduce the toxicity of gasoline and exhaust gases, increase the production of high-quality commercial gasoline for automotive engines.

SECONDARY POLYMERS AS A PROSPECTIVE RAW MATERIAL FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HIGH-OCTANE AUTOMOBILE GASOLINE

The article analyzes the possibility of expanding the raw material base of the production process of commercial high-octane automobile gasoline of the A-92 and A-95 brands due to the involvement of secondary polymer raw materials. The types of raw materials that will make it possible to obtain basic fractions or components of commercial gasolines that will be used in the production of commercial automobile gasolines that, according to their chemical composi- tion and properties, will meet the requirements of environmental safety standards adopted in Ukraine and the countries of the European Union have been determined. It was established that the main raw material capable of replacing oil and gas condensate is secondary polyolefin raw material, represented by polyethylene (HDPE and LDPE) and polypropylene (PP), and the main process of its processing is thermal or thermocatalytic pyrolysis. Priority is given to raw materials that are directly generated in production in the form of waste and raw materials that come from sorting points. At the same time, secondary polymer raw materials, regardless of their source of origin, must undergo a stage of preliminary preparation, which includes sorting, crushing, washing and drying of raw materials. Practical studies have shown that this process is implemented on reactor-type installations at temperatures of 320–450 °C and pressures of 0.1–3.5 MPa and allows obtaining a significant yield (35–70 %) of the liquid product of pyrolysis – a gasoline fraction with a boiling point of 30–200 °C. Along with liquid products, more than 15 % of gases (ethylene, propylene and butylene) are formed, which should be processed into polymer gasoline (base fraction) and high-octane components – alkylates. As a result of the research, a scheme for the production of commercial high-octane automobile gasoline from secondary polymer raw materials (HDPE, LDPE and PP) is proposed, which is based on the rational use of production resources and production by-products.

Hydroprocessing of Gasoline on Modified Alumina Catalysts

The hydroprocessing of gasoline on modified alumina catalysts makes it possible to obtain high-octane products. The implementation and development of the process have largely become possible due to the development of modified alumina catalysts that do not contain noble metals and exhibit special catalytic properties. This article discusses topical issues of petrochemistry, namely the creation of catalysts with improved characteristics for the production of high-octane gasoline with low sulfur content. New catalytic systems based on alumina and other carriers modified with transition metals, lanthanum and phosphorus were synthesized. By physico-chemical methods of analysis TPD of ammonia, TEM and XRD, we studied the acid–base and structural characteristics of the developed catalysts. The activity of the developed catalysts in the studied process of hydrotreating gasoline fractions depends on the structure and condition of the active centers. The process of hydrotreating straight-run gasoline in the presence of synthesized catalysts was carried out on a laboratory flow unit. It was shown that, during the hydrotreating of straight-run gasoline on the NiO-MoO3-La-P-HZSM-HY-Al2O3 catalyst, the octane number in the final product increased to 88.6, and the sulfur content decreased from 0.0088 to 0.001%. It was found that the minimum sulfur content in the gasoline hydrotreating product of 0.0005% was achieved on the catalyst CoO-WO3-La-P-HZSM-HY-Al2O3, which is significantly lower than for other studied catalytic systems. The obtained results of the sulfur content in the hydrotreating products fully comply with the Euro-5 standard. Thus, the efficiency of hydrotreating the gasoline fractions studied in this work was mainly determined by the nature of the carriers and modifiers used for the synthesis of catalysts and the technological parameters of the process. The synthesized catalysts showed high activity and selectivity, resulting in high-octane gasoline with a low sulfur content that meets international quality standards.

Mutagenic atmospheres generated from the photooxidation of NOx with selected VOCs and a complex mixture: Apportionment of aromatic mutagenicity for reacted gasoline vapor

The interaction of sunlight with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from various sources results in mutagenic photooxidation products that contribute substantially to air pollution. Evaporation of gasoline is one such source of VOCs; however, no studies have evaluated the mutagenicity of the photooxidation products of gasoline vapors or of many of the non-aromatic constituent VOCs of gasoline. Here we determined the mutagenicity in Salmonella TA100 of atmospheres generated in a steady-state atmospheric simulation chamber by irradiating gasoline and individual non-aromatic VOCs in the presence of nitrogen oxides (NOX) in air. In addition to gasoline, we evaluated α-pinene; 2-pentene; ethanol; isobutanol; isoprene; and 2,2,4-trimethylpentane (isooctane). Cells were exposed at the air-agar interface to the atmospheres for 1, 2, 4, 8, or 16 h. Atmospheres generated in the dark were not mutagenic. However, under irradiation all atmospheres other than that of 2,2,4-trimethylpentane were mutagenic, with mutagenic potencies spanning 8.6-fold. The mutagenicity was due exclusively to direct-acting, late-generation photooxidation products. The non-aromatic VOCs studied here contributed little to the mutagenic potency of the photooxidation products of gasoline. However, the sum of the mutagenic potencies of these atmospheres plus those from the photooxidation of some aromatic VOCs in gasoline measured here and elsewhere (Riedel et al., 2018) accounted for 71% of the mutagenic potency of the photooxidation products of gasoline vapor. In photochemical mixtures with strong biogenic contributions, isoprene products may also contribute significantly to mutagenic potency. Strategies to reduce the emissions of gasoline and those VOCs whose photooxidation products are most mutagenic would reduce VOC-associated air pollution and improve public health.

Gasoline production by oligomerization of 1-butene at low pressure: Kinetic model and reactor simulation

A five lump kinetic model (C4=, C8=, C12=, C1-C4 and C5-C12) has been established for 1-butene (C4=) oligomerization at low pressure (1.5 bar) and 275 °C on an HZSM-5 zeolite catalyst agglomerated in a γ-Al2O3 mesoporous matrix. The kinetic parameters have been calculated based on the results obtained in a packed-bed reactor for different concentrations of 1-butene in the feed (with N2 as diluent) and different values of space time (0.5–9.5 gcatalyst h molC-1). The model quantifies the evolution with time on stream of the concentrations of the lumps, considering the selective deactivation of the catalyst for the oligomerization, cracking and pool of secondary reactions. Furthermore, it allows to calculate the remnant activity of the catalyst in the pseudo-steady state (>5h on stream) for the different reaction groups, as well as the corresponding product distribution. The kinetic model has been used in the simulation of the packed-bed reactor to study the effect of space time and 1-butene partial pressure variables. At the conditions range studied experimentally, 39.4 % gasoline yield (C5-C12 fraction, mainly composed of olefins) and a 1-butene conversion of 45 % are achieved in the pseudo-steady state of the catalyst, at a space time of 9.5 gcatalyst h molC-1 and a partial pressure of 1-butene of 0.8 bar. Additionally, for values exceeding those studied experimentally, the model predicts at the pseudo-steady state a gasoline yield of 60 % at a space time of 30 gcatalyst h molC-1 and a partial pressure of 1-butene of ∼ 0.5 bar.

The reusage of different wastes by using the multiple's effect technique for sustainable gasoline production.

The unused garbage which is accumulating the landfills, such as raw materials, could be reused for synthetic gasoline production. This study presents the multiple's effect technique, which is based on the reusage of different non, party and sorted municipal solid wastes (MSW), or biogas for syngas, converted into synthetic gasoline. The novelties of this technique include a basic multiple's effect parameter (MUW), which present a level of waste sorting, an effect of oxygen inhibition into different wastes, a simplified mathematical model and simulation with an Aspen Plus® simulator using the retrofitted methanol plan converted into the synthetic gasoline production. This technique includes a circular economy by using a circulated purified flue gas as raw material, co-products of hydrogen and water. This technique was tested on an existing methanol process, replacing natural gas with different alternatives of wastes or biogas for the synthetic gasoline production. The best alternative was the sorted MSW, which could generate an additional profit of 4.8 MEUR/a, including the garbage and CO2 emission reductions of 0.106·106 t/a and of 0.084 ·106 t/a.

Investigation of the pollutant load of artisanal-refined gasoline in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria and its implications on air quality

In order to examine the gaseous pollutants generated by artisanal refined gasoline and the contribution to air pollution associated with such combustion in the Niger-Delta region of Nigeria, this study collected a sample of indigenously refined gasoline product each from thirty (30) different randomly selected artisanal camps in the Niger-Delta region and subjected all the collected samples to combustion. Fifty (50) ml of each gasoline sample was combusted at controlled conditions, and the concentrations of gaseous emissions from the process were measured using a combustion emission analyser. Pollutants characterised by the Department of Petroleum Resources which include sulphur dioxide (SO2), carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), hydrocarbons (HC) and carbon dioxide (CO2) were characterised. The average concentrations of the emissions were 211.50 mg/m3, 7.18 mg/m3, 17.51 mg/m3, 3011.33 mg/m3, and 500.39 mg/m3 for CO, NOx, SO2, CO2, and HC respectively. The concentrations of SO2 and NOx measured were within the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (FEPA) set limits for combustion emissions from stationary sources but breached World Health Organization (WHO), World Bank and Environmental Guidelines and Standard for Petroleum Industry in Nigeria (EGASPIN) set limits. The concentrations of CO and HC exceeded FEPA, WHO, World Bank and EGASPIN set limits and hazardous on Air Quality Index (AQI) classification. Elevated concentrations of CO and HC in the atmosphere pose a major threat to ambient air quality and human health, especially in locations where artisanal-refined fuel is predominantly utilised. Associated risks include poor visibility, occurrence of acid rain, blood poisoning and cancer-related diseases. In addition to these effects are the worsening global warming crises associated with CO2 emission, a major product of fossil fuel combustion.