Extraction of carbon distribution data from blended biofuel

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the extraction of carbon distribution data from blended biofuels, specifically focusing on biojet fuels derived from algae and jatropha. Participants explore the feasibility of determining molecular formulas and carbon content based on provided mass fractions and existing reports.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks assistance in determining the molecular formula of neat algae jet fuel using carbon-type mass fractions from blended fuels.
  • Another participant questions the meaning of "carbon distribution data," indicating a need for clarification on the term.
  • The original poster provides a reference to a report containing relevant figures and expresses a desire to extract carbon information for neat algae SPK and blended jatropha/algae SPK.
  • One participant asserts that extracting the requested carbon data is not feasible due to the specific processes used by UOP, suggesting that a deep understanding of these mechanisms is necessary for such extraction.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the feasibility of extracting carbon distribution data, with some expressing skepticism about the possibility while others seek clarification and assistance.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights limitations related to the specific processes of biofuel production and the need for detailed understanding of those processes to extract the desired data.

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Hi,
I have been working on molecular formula determination for biojet fuels. Can someone help me here please. I need to find out the molecular formula of Neat Algae jet fuel. I have been provided with the carbon-type (n and iso types) mass fractions for blended jatropha/algae fuel and neat jatropha fuel. Is is possible for me to extract the carbon distribution data from the available information? Please reply as soon as possible. Many thanks.
 
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What do you mean by "carbon distribution data"?
 
Hi Thanks for your reply. I have attached a fig which will provide the carbon content and carbon species constructing each of the biofuel. I need to extract similar carbon information which constructs algae SPK. I hoped I can calculate it from the provided data.

http://www.ascension-publishing.com/BIZ/Bio-SPK.pdf

This URL contains the report which in turn has the figure I am talking about in Page 3. I need to extract a similar carbon data for neat algae SPK.
Im interested in the info for neat Jatropha SPK and blended Jatropha & algae SPK (95%+5% respectively). Please please please give me good news
 
Sorry, but that isn't possible by us. The process that UOP uses to remove oxygen from fatty acids and then crack the remaining paraffins to smaller chains is specific to their process. UOP itself likely wouldn't be able to help you either since the type of information you ask for requires a very thorough understanding of the pertinent mechanisms of the process. UOP may have this level of understanding of their process but that isn't likely IMO.
 

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