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TRADITIONAL
FOSSIL FUELS
RENEWABLE
NATURAL GAS
DUAL-FUEL CAPABILITIES
HDRD
HDRD, or Hydrogenation-derived renewable diesel,
is produced by hydrotreating animal fat or vegetable
feedstock. HDRD is also known as green diesel or
second-generation biodiesel.3
FISCHER-TROPSCH BTL
A process called Fischer-Tropsch BTL, or Bio-to-Liquid
Technology, produces another renewable diesel.4 The main
objective is to convert the carbon monoxide and hydrogen,
called synthesis gas or syngas, into liquid hydrocarbon
fuels. Fuels obtained from this process are also called
Synthetic Fuels.
http://www.biodiesel.org/what-is-biodiesel/biodiesel-basics
http://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/emerging_green.html
http://www.biofuelstp.eu/btl.html
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/transportation/alternative-fuels/programs/nrddi/11986
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Engines operating on renewable fuels have shown an increase in fuel consumption, mainly due
to their lower heating value. More fuel needs to be injected to compensate for the loss of heating
value. Another factor to be considered is the high viscosity of straight or raw oil and its effect
in the fuel spray atomization. Different blends and feedstock with different heating values, or
different production processes and qualities, also have an impact on engine fuel economy.
For fuels that meet ASTM or CEN standards, in principle, the increase in fuel consumption is
proportional to the loss of heating value, compared to Diesel 2.
PM (Particulate Material) is solid or liquid particles found in the air after a combustion process.
The lack of heavy petroleum residues in renewable fuels can contribute to PM reduction
ranging from 10 to 48%.
EMISSIONS
One of the most important qualities of renewable diesel is the reduction in emissions of the air
toxins, SOx, PM, COx, and NOx.
SOx (Sulfur Oxide) Biodiesel, SVO and WVO are essentially free of sulfur; as a result, no
presence of SOx will be found after combustion.
COx (Carbon Monoxide) Biodiesel contains up to 10% oxygen. The presence of oxygen will
promote a more complete combustion, leading to the formation of carbon dioxide rather than
COx. For blended fuels (BXX), the levels of carbon monoxide reduction range from 22% to 48%.7
NOx (Nitrogen Oxides) emissions increase or decrease depending on the engine type, ignition
timing, and fuel used. With biodiesel, an increase in NOx is the result of increased oxidation
of atmospheric nitrogen at elevated combustion temperature as the result of the 10% oxygen
present in the fuel.8
Fuel Properties6
Fuel Weight
lbs/gal
Heat of Combustion
BTU/gal
Cetane
Number
No. 2 Diesel
7.05
140,000
48
7.3
130,000
55
5.7
7.1
138,000
50
3.3
SVO
7.5
130,000
35-45
40-50
http://www.cytoculture.com/Biodiesel%20Handbook.htm#Nitrogen Oxides
Viscosity
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RENEWABLE
at all loads.
OUR GENERATOR SETS ARE DELIVERED COMPLETE WITH STANDARDIZED AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT. Connection points
for fuel, lubricating oil, and cooling water systems are conveniently located at the free end of the engine. Preassembled
and tested at the factory, the auxiliary units are combined modules, designed to ensure safe operation, easy maintenance,
and excellent access for servicing.
Our modular design is simple and reliable, so you get:
Reduced installation and commissioning time
Improved project risk mitigation and management capability
Fewer errors and delays with improved shipping and logistics
Fewer interface problems
Effective, responsive global support and service
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Cat medium-speed engines are ideally suited
for operation in our environmentally focused
power plants, which can reliably operate on
renewable fuels. This helps lower emissions,
reduce greenhouse gases, maximize fuel
diversity, and support your attainment of local
and national renewable energy targets.
Partnering with you, we can develop a
complete power plant solution to meet your
high availability expectations.
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