Retail Petroleum Equipment

3 Central Illinois Manufacturing Company Rev B March 2006 What is Ethanol? Ethanol is a clean-burning, high-octane fuel that is produced from renewable sources. Etha- nol is grain alcohol, produced from crops such as corn. Because it is domestically pro- duced, ethanol helps reduce America's dependence upon foreign energy sources. Pure, 100% ethanol is not generally used as motor fuel; instead, a percentage of ethanol is combined with unleaded gasoline. Ethanol blends are beneficial because: Fuel cost decreases Fuel octane rating increases Harmful gasoline emissions decrease Any amount of ethanol can be combined with gasoline, but the most common blends are these: E10 - 10% ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline Blends up to 10% (E10) are approved for use in any make or model of vehicle sold in the U.S.. Many automakers recommend its use because of its high performance and clean- burning characteristics. E85 - 85% ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline E85 is an alternative fuel for use in Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFVs). There are currently more than 4 million FFVs on America's roads and automakers are rolling out more each year. In conjunction with more flexible fuel vehicles, more E85 pumps are being installed across the country. When E85 is not available, these FFVs can operate on straight gasoline or any ethanol blend up to 85%. The National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition and the U.S. Department of Energy recommend 1 micron filtration for E85 applications. For filtration of E85, use Bio- Tek ® 1 micron High Bio Content Filters. General Motors Corporation ® , the Ford Motor Com- pany ® and Cim-Tek ® Filtration are all members of the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition. For more information: www.E85Fuel.com/pdf/e85_technical_booklet.pdf www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/e85toolkit/converting_petroleum.html This information provides recommended guidelines for conversion of retail service station tanks from gasoline to ethanol-blended gasoline. Proper planning and good housekeeping are essential for an efficient, trouble-free conversion and continued customer satisfaction. “ E10 is approved for use in any make or model of vehicle sold in the U.S. Many automakers recommend its use because of its high performance and clean-burning characteristics.” “ Ethanol is a clean-burning, high-octane fuel that is produced from renewable sources.“ Ethanol Online National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition www.E85fuel.com U.S. Dept. of Energy www.eere.energy.gov