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Material Compatibility and Durability of Vehicles with Methanol/Gasoline Grade Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Gasoline Blends
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Results of compatibility studies of vehicle fuel system components and materials with gasoline containing 4.5 volume % methanol/4.5 volume % gasoline-grade tertiary-butyl alcohol are presented. Vehicles from on-the-road use over several years showed no increased corrosion of metals or deterioration of elastomers and plastics when compared to hydrocarbon-only fuels. Vehicle exhaust emissions remain unchanged or are reduced. Charcoal canisters and evaporative emissions do not appear to be differentially affected.
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Authors
- David J. Miller - ARCO Petroleum Products Co., Harvey Technical Center, Harvey, IL
- David A. Drake - ARCO Petroleum Products Co., Harvey Technical Center, Harvey, IL
- James M. DeJovine - ARCO Petroleum Products Co., Harvey Technical Center, Harvey, IL
- George Yogis - ARCO Chemical Co., Philadelphia, PA
Citation
Miller, D., Drake, D., DeJovine, J., and Yogis, G., "Material Compatibility and Durability of Vehicles with Methanol/Gasoline Grade Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Gasoline Blends," SAE Technical Paper 841383, 1984, https://doi.org/10.4271/841383.Also In
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