Renewable Diesel fuel from Fischer–Tropsch synthesis

Greenfield Global has been developing a process that aims to convert renewable materials to produce sustainable jet fuel (SAF). In addition to SAF, it is possible to produce other fuels such as diesel. Greenfield Global has been awarded a federal government grant which aims at developing a novel process for the production of renewable diesel from agricultural wastes. A key process step in this project is Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis and upgrading to drop-in fuels particularly renewable diesel. Hence, the current proposal is crafted to support this project by focusing on FT-based diesel fuel. Diesel fuel produced via upgraded FT synthetic crude is characterized by its poor cold flow properties. To improve the cold flow properties of the FT diesel, different approaches are explored in order to meet the specifications of the Canadian Diesel Fuel Standard. This will be beneficial as the produced FT-based diesel fuel can be used in the agriculture industry and also provide energy resources to unconnected communities to the electricity grid.

Faculty Supervisor:

Arno de Klerk

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Partner:

Greenfield Global

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Alberta

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