National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Nonpetroleum Based Fuels

Gas-to-Liquid Fuels Publications

Here you'll find NREL publications, including papers and articles authored by NREL researchers, about gas-to-liquid (GTL) diesel fuels, also known as Fischer-Tropsch diesel.

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Achievement of Low Emissions by Engine Modification to Utilize Gas-to-Liquid Fuel and Advanced Emission Controls on a Class 8 Truck
Publication Type: Conference paper (PDF 399 KB)
Conference: Society of Automotive Engineers Powertrain and Fluid Systems Conference and Exhibition, October 2005, San Antonio, Texas
Authors: Alleman, T.L.; Tennant, C.J.; Hayes, R.R.; Miyasato, M.; Oshinuga, A.; Barton, G.; Rumminger, M.; Duggal, V.; Nelson, C.; May, M.; Cherrillo, R.A.
Publication Date: December 2005

Final Operability and Chassis Emissions Results from a Fleet of Class 6 Trucks Operating on Gas-to-Liquid Fuel and Catalyzed Diesel Particle Filters
Publication Type: Conference paper (PDF 627 KB)
Conference: Society of Automotive Engineers Powertrain and Fluid Systems Conference and Exhibition, October 2005, San Antonio, Texas
Authors: Alleman, T.L.; Barnitt, R.; Eudy, L.; Miyasato, M.; Oshinuga, A.; Corcoran, T.; Chatterjee, S.; Jacobs, T.; Cherrillo, R.A.; Clark, N.; Wayne, S.
Publication Date: December 2005

Fischer-Tropsch Diesel Fuels - Properties and Exhaust Emissions: A Literature Review
Publication Type: Conference paper
Conference: Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress and Exhibition, March 2003, Detroit, MI, USA, Session: CI Engine Performance for Use with Alternate Fuels
Order from: Society of Automotive Engineers
Authors: Alleman, T.L.; McCormick, R.L.
Publication Date: 2003

Fuel Property, Emission Test, and Operability Results from a Fleet of Class 6 Vehicles Operating on Gas-To-Liquid Fuel and Catalyzed Diesel Particle Filters
Publication Type: Conference paper (PDF 1 MB)
Conference: Society of Automotive Engineers Powertrain and Fluid Systems Conference and Exhibition, October 2004, Tampa, Florida
Authors: Alleman, T.L.; Eudy, L.; Miyasato, M.; Oshinuga, A.; Allison, S.; Corcoran, T.; Chatterjee, S.; Jacobs, T.; Cherrillo, R.A.; Clark, R.; Virrels, I.; Nine, R.; Wayne, S.; Lansing, R.
Publication Date: 2004

Yosemite Waters Vehicle Evaluation Report: Final Results
Publication Type: Study report (PDF 2.9 MB)
Publisher: U.S. Department of Energy
Publication Date: August 2005