Impact of Lead Phasedown on Saudi Refineries

Journal Article

I.S.,, Al-Mutaz, . 1986

• رابط المنشور على الويب: Hydrocarbon Processing
• رقم الإصدار السنوي: 65
• الصفحات: 65

مستخلص المنشور

Most of the gasoline produced in Saudi Arabia is used as automobile fuel. It is produced in two grades, regular and premium, with no low-lead or non-leaded gasoline currently under production. The principal difference between the regular and premium gasoline is the antiknock performance. As high as 0.84 gm/liter of the octane enhancer, tetra ethyl lead (TEL) is added to the gasoline. This is considered high as compared with the rate used by other countries. As a result of the fast growth of vehicle use in Saudi Arabia, ambient airborne lead level at traffic locations has exceeded both the EPA and the EEC air quality standards and directions for lead pollution. It is expected that a rapid phasedown of lead will take place in the Kingdom.