Forest Biomass Diesel Fuel Project

The replacement of marine fuels with renewable biofuel has two immediate benefits: the reduction of fossil fuel dependency and the significant reduction, or even elimination, of sulfur-related pollution in ports emanating from vessels combusting high-sulfur fuels. At the University of Maine (UMaine), two processes have been developed for converting biomass into low-oxygen content fuels. These processes directly address the challenge of removing oxygen from the biomass while maintaining relatively high oil yields during chemical conversion. The overarching goal of this research was to develop, produce and evaluate marine diesel fuels that can replace bunker fuel based on UMaine’s unique biomass-transportation fuel technologies.

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  • Supplemental Notes:
    • This document was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation, University Transportation Centers Program.
  • Corporate Authors:

    Marine Engine Testing and Emissions Laboratory

    Maine Maritime Academy
    Castine, ME  United States  04420

    University of Maine

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    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

    University Transportation Centers Program
    Department of Transportation
    Washington, DC  United States  20590
  • Authors:
    • Kimball, Richard
    • Wheeler, M Clayton
  • Publication Date: 2019-4-30

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Media Type: Digital/other
  • Edition: Final Report
  • Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
  • Pagination: 17p

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01845202
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Report/Paper Numbers: METEL-2014P775
  • Contract Numbers: DTRT13-G-UTC43
  • Files: UTC, NTL, TRIS, ATRI, USDOT
  • Created Date: May 12 2022 5:12PM