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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A
Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering
Volume 36, 2001 - Issue 5
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AN ENVIRONMENTALLY BENIGN SOYBEAN DERIVED FUEL AS A BLENDING STOCK OR REPLACEMENT FOR HOME HEATING OIL

George Mushrush Chemistry Department, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, 22030, U.S.A.Correspondence[email protected]
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Erna J. Beal Naval Research Laboratory, Materials Chemistry, Code 6121, Washington, DC, 20375, U.S.A.
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George Spencer Navy and Marine Corp. Reserve Center-Houston, 1902 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, TX, 77054, U.S.A.
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James H. Wynne Naval Research Laboratory, Materials Chemistry, Code 6121, Washington, DC, 20375, U.S.A.
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Christopher L. Lloyd Chemistry Department, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, 22030, U.S.A.
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Janet M. Hughes Geo-Centers Inc. Fort, Washington, MD, 20749, U.S.A.
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Cassi L. Walls Novigen Sciences Inc., Washington, DC, 20036, U.S.A.
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Dennis R. Hardy Naval Research Laboratory, Materials Chemistry, Code 6121, Washington, DC, 20375, U.S.A.
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Pages 613-622 | Received 13 Feb 2001, Published online: 06 Feb 2007
 
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Abstract

The use of bio-derived materials both as fuels and/or as blending stocks becomes more attractive as the price of middle distillate fuels, especially home heating oil, continues to rise. Historically, many biomass and agricultural derived materials have been suggested. One of the most difficult problems encountered with home heating oil is that of storage stability. High maintenance costs associated with home heating oil are, in large part, because of this stability problem. In the present research, Soygold®, a soybean derived fuel, was added in concentrations of 10% – 20% to both a stable middle distillate fuel and an unstable home heating oil. Fuel instability in this article will be further related to the organo nitrogen compounds present. The soy-fuel mixtures proved stable, and the addition of the soy liquid enhanced both the combustion properties, and dramatically improved the stability of the unstable home heating oil.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The authors express appreciation to the Office of Naval Research for supporting this work.

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