Sulfur compaction temperature effect

Logistic fuels, such as jet and diesel fuels, are readily available, but a compact and effective way to remove sulfur from these fuels is needed for portable hydrogen production. Consequently, for most portable applications, it is likely that sulfur-free fuels, such as methanol, will be used. An additional advantage of methanol is that it is easier to activate at low temperatures than other hydrocarbons. Therefore, a portable hydrogen production unit based on methanol steam reforming would be simpler and less costly than other alternatives. Methanol can also be considered an energy carrier as an alternative to liquefied natural gas... 

A temperature sensitivity study was made to establish the workability of the paving materials with increasing sulfur contents in the binders. Marshall compaction samples were prepared in quadruplicate for all the mixtures shown in Table II, and the effect of compaction at 10 temperatures was determined. Figures 4 and 5 show the results of the temperature sensitivity study on the Marshall stability of both methods of mixing with each aggregate. Figures 6 and 7 give the void content of the same... 

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