New biofuels based on biobutanol: NAVY jet fuels and more

I&EC 2

Michael Wright, michael.wright@navy.mil1, Vincent Homer2, Andrew Guenthner1, William Hickle1, and Benjamin Harvey3. (1) NAVAIR Research Department, US NAVY, China Lake NAWCWD, China Lake, CA 93555, (2) NAVAIR Fire Science Department, US NAVY, NAWCWD China Lake, China Lake, CA 93555, (3) Research Department, Chemistry Division, NAVAIR-NAWCWD, China Lake, CA 93555
The NAVY is interested in developing fuel sources that possess zero net carbon dioxide emissions and can satisfy mission critical needs. The latter are based on fuel performance and physical characteristics of the jet fuels. Our program has focused on, and been successful in, developing both diesel and JP (i.e. jet) fuels based on biobutanol. In the talk, we will discuss performance values, physical characteristics, and the subsequent chemistries used to convert the biobutanol to full performance JP-8 equivalents. These new fuels are based on the feedstock of biobutanol with selected 100% bio-based products for adjusting lubrication values to meet OEM specifications.
 

Alternative Resources for the Chemical Industry
8:30 AM-11:55 AM, Sunday, April 6, 2008 Morial Convention Center -- Rm. 223, Oral

Division of Industrial & Engineering Chemistry

The 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 6-10, 2008