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Evaluating Marine Fuel Systems with E20 Gasoline

Evaluating Marine Fuel Systems with E20 Gasoline. Harold Haskew & Associates, Inc October 11, 2007 IBEX 2007. Ethanol in Gasoline?. Required by the 2005 Federal Energy Act Currently limited to 10% by volume Expanding Production Capability will soon exceed 10% 20% is being discussed

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Evaluating Marine Fuel Systems with E20 Gasoline

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  1. Evaluating Marine Fuel Systems with E20 Gasoline Harold Haskew & Associates, Inc October 11, 2007 IBEX 2007

  2. Ethanol in Gasoline? • Required by the 2005 Federal Energy Act • Currently limited to 10% by volume • Expanding Production Capability will soon exceed 10% • 20% is being discussed • How Might this Affect the Marine Industry?

  3. Petroleum Use Through 2006 Source: Energy information Admin/Annual Energy Review 2007

  4. Chinese Auto Production Sources: International Organization of Automobile Manufacturers, (OICA), World Production Statistics.

  5. Auto Production in India 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Source: International Organization of Automobile Manufacturers, OICA Global Auto Production statistics.

  6. http://www.ethanolrfa.org/

  7. Overview • ABYC and NMMA are Sponsoring the Evaluation • A Quick Look at Impact of 20% ethanol in gasoline on New Marine Systems • Plastic and metal tanks included • Sterling Testing Services in Milford, Michigan

  8. Test Hardware • Six Tanks on Test • Three Aluminum (Florida Marine Tanks) • Three Cross-linked Poly Ethylene (INCA) • Delphi Marine Carbon Canisters • Trident Hoses • Perko Cap Hardware • Racor LG50 Liquid/Air Separators

  9. Fuel System Content Each fuel system contains • Tank w/level sender • Hoses • Vent with Separator • Carbon Canister • Cap

  10. Fuel Tank Description • Florida Marine Aluminum Tanks • 23 gallon • 24 gallon • 25 gallon • INCA Plastic Tanks • 11 gallon • 15 gallon • 28 gallon

  11. Delphi’s Carbon Canister

  12. Test Procedure • 50% fill with E20 fuel • Daily temperature cycle - 72 and 105°F • Weekly drain half the fuel – Check Gauge – Return Fuel to Tank • Monthly Fuel Change • Three Month Exposure • (Additional Exposure Option)

  13. Summary • ABYC and NMMA are sponsoring the E20 evaluation • Tests underway at Sterling Testing Services, Milford, MI • Initial results expected early 2008.

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