APT Emulsion Fuels: Environmental Management Presentation

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APT Emulsion Fuels

Environmental Management Presentation
Genova Autorit Portuale 14 Dicembre 2011
Con il Patrocinio dell'Autorit Portuale di Genova
Technology
Regulations of Emulsion fuels
Commercial and Environmental Benefits
Commercial Implementation
Examples of APTs Global technology
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Emissions regulations
Improved efficiency
Demographic changes
Government Fiscal Revenue
Dependence on finite, imported fossil fuels

Technological Responses
Oil Industry
Fuels
Lubricants
Engine Manufacturers
After-treatment
Engine modifications
LEVs: Hybrids, Electric, Hydrogen, Fuel Cells


PM / NO
X
Trade off a typical graph showing PM and NO
X
can be increased and
decreased at the expense of the other in an engine hence meeting BOTH PM and NO
X

emissions is important.
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PM and NO
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emission changes with Euro Standards
Eu II
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Eu VI 2013
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2008
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2005
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2000
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EGR Exhaust gas recirculation ~ reduces excess oxygen (hence NO
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DPF Diesel Particulate Filter ~ capture PM and burns off Carbon (soot);
SCR Selective Catalytic Reduction ~ Urea injection reduces NO
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Nitrogen Oxides (NO
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Technological Changes to Make the Change from Euro III to IV and V
Eu VI 2013
Eu V
2008
Eu IV
2005
Eu III
2000
EGR
SCR
DPF
SCR
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Emissions data obtained on a 1991 12.7L DD Series 60 Engine;
The Euro I performance (A) is improved to Euro II (B) and Euro III (C);
The first 6.5% of water has a greater effect on NO
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and PM emissions than the second 6.5%m
water.
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Nitrogen Oxides (NO
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Effect of Emulsion Fuels on PM and NO
X
emissions
Eu II
1998
Eu VI 2013
Eu V
2008
Eu IV
2005
Eu III
2000
Eu I
1992
(B) PM/NO
X
for
6.5% Water Diesel
Emulsion Fuel
(A) PM/NO
X
for
Diesel Fuel
(C) PM/NO
X
for 13% Water Diesel
Emulsion Fuel
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When two immiscible fluids, oil and water are sheared together in the presence of a
surfactant additive, a stable emulsion can be produced.
Water
Fuel
Additive
High Shear
You need (1) enough energy and (2) good chemistry.
Water in OIL OIL in Water
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The basic requirements are simple accurate metering of fluids and good shearing.
A variety of shearing devices, dynamic and / or static mixers have been demonstrated.
Units can be compact and designed to fit specific needs.

Transfer pumps
High Shear Mixer
Fuel Additive Water
Emulsion
Continuous or Batch Blending System
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Surfactant
Additive Package
Water
Diesel
Fuel
Seasonal or Other
Components
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Secondary atomisation
= better air/fuel mixture = Reduced PM
Water vaporisation & higher gaseous specific heat
= reduced peak combustion T = Reduced NOx
Uses existing storage, distribution, and vehicle fueling facilities
Handles like diesel fuel and remains stable in storage and vehicle tanks for a approx. 4
months
Emulsion Fuels Specifications
French Specification 'Arrete du relatif aux caracteristiques des emulsions d'eau dans le gazole',
published in the J ournal Officiel de la Republique Francaise. An AFNOR specification can be located
on the AFNOR site under NF M15-021 Fevrier 2002 Carburants - Carburants pour moteur diesel (gazole)
Caracteristiques des emulsions d'eau dans le gazole (EEG).
Italy 'Caratteristiche Tecniche Delle Emulsioni Stabilizzate' issued on 20 March 2000, appears in Staffetta
Quotidiana, 5 April 2000, pg 5. (Pubblicate Sulla Gazzetta Ufficiale N. 78 Del 3 Aprile 2000). The latest
CUNA standard (NC 637-01 (Dec 2003) is tabulated below.
CEN (Europe) CWA 15145:2004, Automotive Fuels. Water-in-diesel fuel emulsions for use in internal
combustion Engines Requirements and test methods.
Israel Standard: SI 5937 [based on CWA 15145:2004]
Emission Average emulsion fuel emissions benefits, %
NO
X
Up to 25%
PM Up to 60%
Smoke Up to 80%
CO
2
Up to 5%
Figures for 13% water emulsion
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'Caratteristiche Tecniche Delle Emulsioni Stabilizzate' issued on 20 March 2000, appears in Staffetta
Quotidiana, 5 April 2000, pg 5. (Pubblicate Sulla Gazzetta Ufficiale N. 78 Del 3 Aprile 2000). The latest CUNA
standard (NC 637-01 (Dec 2003) is tabulated below.
Notes:
1. The centrifuge test has to be conducted on the sample taken at the time of delivery.
2. 'Phase separation' refers to the sedimented emulsion.
3. Method ISO 2592 (open cup) is to be used when the flash point is close to the boiling point of water.
4. For arbitration the method EN ISO 3675.
5. The precise data are reported in Appendix A, with the exception of S content, Total ash, and total nitrate.
6. In winter grades it is acceptable to include antifreeze without compromising the water content.
Characteristic Unit of Measurement
Limit
Test Method
(5)
Min Max
Appearance [Aspetto] mily white visual
Density [Massa Volumica] kg/m
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835 870 EN ISO 3675
(4)
EN ISO 12185
Water content [Contenuto di Aqua] %(m/m) 12 15 NF M 07-104
Centrifuge stability test (4200 rcf after 5 minutes)
(1)

Phase separation
(2)
[Separazione di fase] %(v/v) - 9 M.U.1548
Free water [Aqua libera] - Pass
Viscosity at 40C [Viscosita] mm
2
/s 2.0 7.0 EN ISO 3104
Sulphur content [Contenuto di zolfo] %(m/m) - 0.031 EN ISO 14596
(4)
Sulphated Ash Content %(m/m) - 0.01 ISO 3987
Total Contamination content mg/kg - 24 EN 12662
Copper corrosion (3hr at 50C) rating Class 1 EN ISO 2160
Flash point [Infammabilita] C >55 - ISO 2592
(3)
EN 22719
Total nitrate expresses as 2-ethylhexylnitrate (EHN) mg/kg 750 - UNI EN ISO 13759
Lubricity, mean diameter at 60C corrected to 14 mbar micron - 460 ISO 12156-1
CFPP
(6)
C - -10 (winter) EN116
C 0 (summer) EN 116
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Straffetta Quotidiana, 5 Aprile 2000: Caratteristiche Tecniche delle emulsioni stabilizzate
Notes:
The heavy fuel oil used in the preparation of the emulsions must comply with the specification UNI 6579.
1. In the event of flash points close to the boiling point of water the ASTM D92 method must be used.
2. For arbitration the method EN ISO 14596 must be used.
3. Also for new industrial plants with a potential of less than 3MW DPCM 2/10/95.
4. Industrial plants with a potential of less than 50 MW DPCM 2/20/95.
5. Industrial plants with a potential of greater than 50 MW DPCM 2/20/95.
6. Industrial plants in which at least 60% of the combustion products of the above sulphur is absorbed
DPCM 2/10/95.
Characteristic Units Min Value Max Value Method
Water content % m 12 15 ISO 3733
Viscosity at 50C mm
2
/s >91 EN ISO 3104
Flash point C >65 ASTM D93
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Sulphur % m
0.26 (civil use)
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; 0.88 (Industrial uses, BTZ)
4
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2.64 (Industrial uses, ATZ)
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; 3.52 (Industrial uses, ATZ)
6
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EN ISO 14596 ENISO
24260
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Sediment % m 0.5 ISO 3735
Ash % m 0.20 EN ISO 6245
Appendix 3: Heavy Fuel Oil emulsions with water intended for Combustion
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Italy has provided a tax incentive for the use of emulsion fuels (as defined by national
standards).

Prodotti Carburazione Riscaldamento Industriali
Olio Gasolio 0.4811 0.4032
Emulsioni 0.2805 0.24516
Olio Combustibile (OC) ATZ 0.12827 0.06375
BTZ 0.06424 0.03139
Emulsioni di OC ATZ - 0.09932 0.04169
BTZ - 0.02952 0.2084
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Auto-produzione e consumo di combustibile.
piu di 100,000 litre per anno.
Prodotto energetico
da altri depositi

Stoccaggio
prodotto
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in sospensione
Impianto
Stoccaggio
emulsione
imposta assolta
Misuratore
prodotto
energetico
Misuratore
emulsione
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Current: One million litres of diesel fuel by Fleet operator;
Worst case: The fleet operator still buys 1 million litres of diesel fuel which is converted to 1.147 million litres of Emulsion Fuel;
Best Case: The Fleet operator consumes one million litres of fuel after conversion to Emulsion fuels (this requires 871800 litres of
diesel);
Probable Case: Intermediate between the Best and Worst case 1.073 million litres of Emulsion fuel (this requires 936000 litres of
diesel).

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Current Worst Probable Best
Litres 1,000,000 1,147,049 1,073,525 1,000,000
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Volume of Diesel and volume of Emulsion Fuel
Diesel
<------ Emulsion Fuels ------->
Assumptions:
Diesel Commercial Price 0.7200 Euro / Litre
Fuel Duty (Diesel) 0.4811 Euro / Litre
Emulsion Fuel Duty 0.2805 Euro / Litre

% Cost saving
shown on
blue bars
Savings / Euro 38,860 113,288 187,716
Cost of Fuel / Euro 1,200,000 1,161,140 1,086,712 1,012,284
900,000
950,000
1,000,000
1,050,000
1,100,000
1,150,000
1,200,000
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Savings: 1 million Litres of Diesel (1.2 Million Euro) converted to
Emulsion Fuel
3.2%
9.4%
15.6%
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Assumptions:
Diesel Commercial Price 0.7200 Euro / Litre
Fuel Duty (Diesel) 0.5932 Euro / Litre
Emulsion Fuel Duty 0.2805 Euro / Litre
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Savings / Euro 152,060 226,488 300,916
Cost of Fuel / Euro 1,313,200 1,161,140 1,086,712 1,012,284
900,000
950,000
1,000,000
1,050,000
1,100,000
1,150,000
1,200,000
1,250,000
1,300,000
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Savings: 1 million Litres of Diesel (1.3 Million Euro) converted to
Emulsion Fuel
11.6%
17.2%
22.9%
% Cost saving
shown on
blue bars
Three Stage Model
Qualification
Exploration
Implementation
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Qualification Stage
Fuel consumption more than 100,000 litres per annum of fuel (typically more than 0.5 million litres).
Use of fuel is for either transportation or / and heating own fleet and / or premises (internal consumption
ONLY).
Diesel purchased from a Supplier who can provide the fuel duty unpaid.
Storage tank for diesel used exclusively for own consumption.

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Exploration Stage
Details of Fleet of Vehicles (age, model type etc.)
Emulsification plant and Fiscal Depot adapt designs to specific location.
Agree Project costs and Time scale:
Commercial Proposal (prepared by APT)
Exchange Letter of Intent (defines scope of Project)
Contract

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Implementation Stage
Modify vehicles (filter, transducer to ensure correct fuel is used).
Build the Deposito Fiscale.
Carry out Production Trial of Emulsification Unit
Establish Management Systems
Accounting for fuel bought and used, duty payable.
Establish Quality System, sampling, tests and reporting.
Monitor Performance.
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Commercial activities underway in
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United States
Latin America
Italy
India
China
Ireland
S. Korea
Germany
Fleets and Port Terminals
Marine Auxiliary Engine
Boilers and Furnaces

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Port Terminal Operations
A 3 month trial where three vehicles (one shown in the picture below) were running on 6% water in 20%
biodiesel fuel blend (so called B20 fuel).
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Fuel: Biodiesel (B20) B20 emulsion with 6% water
Port of Los Angeles
West Basin Container Terminal
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B20
EmB20
Emissions Reductions:
PM -12%
NO
X
-5%
A Port Terminal where all the vehicles have been running on stabilized Emulsion Fuel with
13% water for 4 years in Genoa using APT technology:
Four years uninterrupted operation;
Dozens of vehicles operation round the clock;
1.2 million litres of Emulsion Fuels consumed
every year;
Maintenance benefits include:
Longer oil drain,
Reduced fuel filter changes,
No visible black smoke;
Operators able to work in
confined spaces;
Benefits spill over to the City

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Application: Marine power generation
In a recent trial conducted on board a roll-on, roll-off container vessel, while docked in port we
measured fuel consumption and emissions when using Emulsion Fuel the results obtained with 13%
water are shown here. The Auxiliary engine, shown below, runs on marine diesel (DMA) fuel.

Pervomaisk Dieselmash, 4 stroke, 8 cylinder,
Model 8CHN25/ 34-3, constructed in 1986
500kW engine
Independent measurement of emissions by Ismar Chimica S.p.A, Genova.
Analytical standards: UNI 10169, UNI EN 13284-, EPA 201, UNI EN 12619, EPA CTM030
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Em DMA
Emissions Reduction
PM -34%
NO
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-16%
Fuel Eff. 5.5%
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Significant projects are underway in various global locations where heavy fuel oil emulsion
fuel has been shown able to replace HFO and to deliver significant emissions reductions
and fuel cost savings.
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APTindustrial fuels were recently aligned with Thermax, Indias largest industrial
boiler manufacturer
In addition to having US$1 billion in annual turnover, Thermax was recently selected by
Babcock & Wilcox to be Indias licensed manufacturer of power boilers

Thermax entered into an exclusive arrangement with APT, after more than 1
year of due diligence which focused on a 3% net savings and 1.5 year return on
investment (ROI)

Indias largest oil company, the Indian Oil Company (IOC), awarded APT a
contract for one of its refineries through an international tender process with 5%
savings target
The emulsion is used in the refinerys Thermal Power Production (about 50 MW) and
Distilled Crude Heating Units (about 5 MW).

Another boiler example is the power generation at one
of IOCs (Indian Oil Corporation) refinery.
Application: IOC Refinery
Emulsion-Heavy Fuel Oil Emulsion Blending Unit
IOC: Indian Oil Corporation
Purpose built plant;
~50MW power plant output
200 tons per day of Emulsified Fuel (HFO) with 7% water
stabilised with APT5500 additive is yielding fuel savings of ~5%.
The unit, shown in the pictures above, was designed
and built by us. The unit is more than capable of
supplying the 200 tons of fuel (i.e. 7% water in HFO) per
day. Over several months of operation a fuel saving of
5% has been demonstrated.
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Entrance to Emulsification Plant
500+Liters/minute Fuel Inlet
HFO emulsion using 5% water
and 0.025% Additive APT5510K
Six month trial to start in January 2012
> Emulsification of 200 tons / hour of fuel.
The Benefits of using stabilized Emulsion Fuels in Italy compared to diesel fuel are:
Fuel economy (=CO
2
reduction);
Emissions Reductions: PM10, Smoke and NO
X
;
Reduced Engine / Boiler maintenance;
Reduced Fuel Duty: [0.2805 / L versus 0.4811 / L for diesel].
These benefits have been illustrated with:
Marine power generation; Port Terminals and Industrial Boilers;
Emulsions made with Diesel, Biodiesel, Vegetable oils, Fuel oils.

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Benefits of APTs Technology (Fleets):
Diesel can be purchased from regular supplier;
Diesel can be purchased duty-free;
Fiscal advantage (difference between duty payable on Emulsion and on Diesel fuel) goes to the
consumer;
Fuel duty is paid after Emulsion fuel is produced;
The Emulsion fuel is made and consumed on demand with no need for storage;
Diesel is the only fuel stored;
Only one Fuel dispenser is required a dual system able to deliver both diesel and emulsion fuel.
An automated transponder system can be installed on vehicles to ensure that the correct fuel is
supplied.

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PORT

Alberto Cremonini - acremonini@altpetrol.com
Marco Balzi - mbalzi@altpetrol.com
Alex Psaila - apsaila@altpetrol.com

Thank You
Grazie

Alternative Petroleum Technologies (Europe) Limited
77 Sir J ohn Rogersons Quay, Suite 1168, Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone Number: +353 1 6499061
Fax Number: +353 1 6401899
Website: http://www.altpetrol.com

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