The fuels market is currently in a dynamic state

Speaker: Dr. Richarhd Ellis, EcoEnergy Solutions, Inc., Reno, NVAbstract:
There is a movement through out the world to reduce emissions from fossil fuels and simultaneously there is movement to reduce carbon consumption by replacing petroleum fuels with natural products. The base transportation fuel in California is diesel. In the 1990's the California Air Resources Board (CARB) promulgated regulation to reduce NOx and particulate generated from the combustion from diesel fuel. The use of alternative diesel fuels, especially biodiesel, increases NOx emissions. The CARB staff is currently working on programs to quantify the impact on NOx emissions from biodiesel and find ways to mitigate these emissions. In response to the CARB regulations to reduce NOx in diesel fuels, a technology was developed that used a Water-in Diesel emulsion. This emulsion technology was successful and is currently used internationally.In this seminar, we will review the technology for making emulsions of water and diesel. We will review the proposed mechanisms that enable emulsions to reduce emission and extend these ideas to biodiesel fuels. Data will be presented to show the effect of water on the emissions of diesel/biodiesel blends. We will also discuss the combustion modeling of biodiesel fuels in an effort to understand the critical physical properties of biodiesel that affect combustion. In conclusion, we will discuss the research areas that can contribute most to developing systems and processes that reduce emission from combustion engines.

Location: Kaprielian Hall (KAP) - 209

Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Evangeline Reyes