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It is important that a widely-used fuel adhere to strict parameters for the safety of consumers. The propane industry is committed to ensuring that propane meets all standards while continuing to perform at the highest quality.
Fuel Parameters and Analysis research probes issues in fuel quality and composition to understand and mitigate impacts on performance, emissions, durability, and cost-effectiveness. Research focuses on hose conditioning and the removal of water, solid contaminants, propylene, and carbonyl sulfide.
Projects
Design a Portable Handheld Water Detector for Propane (Docket 12470)
Design of a portable device that uses an optical non-dispersive infrared method to determine water content in propane vapor. Using the light absorption characteristics of water, methanol, and propane, the device determines the concentration of each and can help determine if methanol should be added as an antifreeze.
Investigation into Bio-Propane (Docket 12335)
Investigation of "bio-propane" through a detailed subject review and laboratory tests of the different methods of production of the fuel. Includes a final report with data on production methods, economic analyses, and comparisons to other bio-fuels.
Sensors for LPG Contaminants. Phase I: Gas Detection Tube Proof of Concept (Docket 12117)
Evaluation of gas detection tubes with respect to gas-phase contaminated propane. Determination of effective sampling methods and evaluation of the ability of an in-line filtration system to capture liquid-phase insolubles or heavy materials.
Project Report
Study of LPG Deposit Formation Mechanisms and Mitigation Methods (Docket 12116)
Evaluation and development of potential solutions to minimize or prevent harmful deposit formation in propane-fueled engines and fuel systems. Focus on solutions that do not require any modification to existing fuel production, transportation, or storage infrastructure. Includes evaluations of filtration methods, additives, and temperature effects.
Recommended Proper Use of Methanol in Controlling Water Freezing in LP Gas (Docket 11992)
Identification of ways of using methanol to its maximum advantage in preventing customer problems with freezing of water in propane, while at the same time minimizing the phase separation and corrosion issues related to the use of too much methanol. Documentation of study in a detailed research report and summary of main points in a guideline of recommended practices for use by LP gas distributors and others.
Fact Sheet
Project Report
Contaminant Remediation at Bulk LP Gas Terminals Project (Docket 11649)
Designing, building, and installation of an LP Gas conditioning system as a cost-effective means to remediate LP Gas at bulk terminals. Demonstration of system that prepares the fuel to a level suited for engine and other fuel-sensitive applications.
Project Report
LP Gas Surveys (Docket 11354)
Three surveys on topics that contribute to knowledge about current and future LP gas markets, including: verifiable data on the sulfur species currently found in the LP gas market; specifications in current use in the North American LP gas marketplace; and LP gas composition requirements for emerging markets.
Water & Solid Contaminant Control in LP Gas (Docket 11353)
Development of methods to address water and solid contamination in LP gas by obtaining and analyzing information on water in LP gas to assess the origin of the water; obtaining and analyzing information on solids in LP gas; and Identifying, evaluating, and recommending methods for mitigation of water and solids contamination.
Project Report
Guideline for LP Gas Good Practices (Docket 11352)
Investigation of all practices related to the care and custody of LP gas throughout the supply chain, and creation of an overall guideline for the industry containing those practices that contribute to maintaining a quality product. Includes assembly of a team of experts throughout the LP gas industry for conducting detailed surveys of common practices, recommended practices, and required practices to maintain a quality product.
Project Report
Conditioning LP Gas (Propane) Hose Prior to Entering Service (Docket 11297)
Determination of whether or not conditioning propane hoses prior to use prevents chemical leaching through measurement of the permeability of new LP Gas hoses and conducting of an international survey of hose manufacturers and standards/practices with respect to extractable material or permeability. Focus on reduction or elimination of contamination of LP Gas using safe and practical methods that can be practiced by an LP Gas retailer or equipment distributor.
Fact Sheet
Project Report
Investigation of Portable or Hand Held Devices for Detecting Contaminants in LP Gas (Docket 11296)
Conducting of literature study to explore technologies that could be employed for measuring the composition of the molecules found in LP gas. Investigation of a hand-held device (based on advanced chemical array technology) for its application to quickly determining the composition of LPG fuel.
Project Report
Removal of Propylene from LPG (Docket 10224)
Literature survey reviewing the most promising technologies for removal of propylene.
COS Hydrolysis in Propane (Docket 10014)
Acquisition of experimental data relating to the hydrolysis of Carbonyl Sulfide (COS) into H2S in liquid propane products to help determine the maximum tolerable levels of COS in commercial and HD-5 grade propane. Focus on providing for a cleaner and safer propane fuel.
Project Report
Carbonyl Sulfide Removal from Propane (Docket 10013)
Identification and testing of processes to effectively and efficiently reduce COS levels based on the assumption that the new acceptable level standard will require greater COS removal from propane than current practices. Includes comparison of a number of commercially available sorbent materials based on designs provided by the manufacturers, and testing of sorbent materials and providing design information for the practicing engineer.
Project Report
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