Main Title |
Evaluation of Stargas fuel additive / |
Author |
Gompf, Henry L.
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CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Ann Arbor, Mich. Test and Evaluation Branch. |
Publisher |
Test and Evaluation Branch, Environmental Protection Agency, |
Year Published |
1972 |
Report Number |
EPA TAEB-72-10; APTD-1394 |
Stock Number |
PB-218 568 |
OCLC Number |
42346419 |
Subjects |
Fuel--Additives ;
Automobiles--Energy consumption--United States
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Additional Subjects |
( Automobile engines ;
Air pollution) ;
( Automotive fuels ;
Fuel additives) ;
Exhuast gases ;
Performance evaluation ;
Air pollution control ;
Automobile exhaust
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EKBD |
EPA/APTD-1394 |
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Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
09/10/1999 |
ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA TAEB-72-10 |
2 copies |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
02/22/2024 |
ELCD |
EPA TAEB-72-10 |
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NVFEL Library/Ann Arbor, MI |
02/06/2012 |
DISPERSAL |
NTIS |
PB-218 568 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
4, [3] leaves ; 28 cm |
Abstract |
An evaluation was conducted of the Stargas fuel additive to verify its influence on reduction of emissions and to establish the adequacy of the Federal Emission Test Procedure to measure the relatively small effects of a fuel modification of this sort. The Stargas additive was formulated to be used with unleaded gasolines. It was mixed in approximate proportions of eight ounces to fifty gallons of fuel. This modified fuel was used both for testing and for mileage accumulation. The vehicles used in the test program were a 1971 Ford Galaxie with a 351 CID engine and automatic transmission, and a 1970 Plymouth Valiant with a 225 CID engine and automatic transmission. Both vehicles were tested in the baseline condition on fuel without Stargas; then the vehicles were tested with no mileage accumulation with Stargas. The testing employed on both vehicles was the 1972 Federal Emission Test Procedure. Emission data from both vehicles became erratic after mileage accumulation on fuel containing Stargas. The emissions were generally worse with the additive than without, which discourages any further evaluation of Stargas. |
Notes |
"February 1972." "72-10." Includes tables and appendixes. PB-218 568. APTD-1394. APTIC No. 50248. |