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Macro Analysis of Refining Systems (MARS) Model

Project Summary

Full Title: Macro Analysis of Refining Systems (MARS) Model
Previous Title(s): MARS Refinery Model
Project ID: 138
Principal Investigator: Donald Hanson

Purpose

Modular refinery model that simulates general refineries in each of the 5 Petroleum Administration for Defense District (PADD) regions. Can utilize different qualities of crude.

Performer

Principal Investigator: Donald Hanson
Organization:Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
Address:9700 S. Cass Ave.
Argonne, IL 60439
Telephone:630-252-5061
Email:dhanson@anl.gov
Additional Performers: John Marano, Consultant

Sponsor(s)

Name:Peter Balash
Organization:National Energy Technology Laboratory
Telephone:412-386-5753
Email:Peter.Balash@NETL.DOE.GOV

Period of Performance

Start: January 2004

Project Description

Type of Project: Model
Category: Energy Infrastructure, Environmental, Hydrogen Fuel Pathways
Objectives: Examine energy, costs, and carbon dioxide emissions for producing transportation fuels; examine refinery hydrogen production and use
Timeframe Studied: 2005 - 2050


Date Last Updated: 12/14/2006