Erie 1 BOCES Integrated Science Measuring Ethanol Content in Gasoline
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Erie 1 BOCESIntegrated Science
Measuring Ethanol Content in Gasoline
Erie 1 BOCESIntegrated Science
Measuring Ethanol Content in Gasoline
Gasoline Safety
Gasoline/Ethanol BlendsGasoline/Ethanol Blends
Ethanol has less energy content than gasoline Less power Less MPG Burns cleaner than gasoline
E10 (10% Ethanol) mixed with gasoline Widely used in NYS Used as an octane enhancer Used as an oxygenate – 35% oxygen
Ethanol has less energy content than gasoline Less power Less MPG Burns cleaner than gasoline
E10 (10% Ethanol) mixed with gasoline Widely used in NYS Used as an octane enhancer Used as an oxygenate – 35% oxygen
Gasoline Safety
Gasoline/Ethanol BlendsGasoline/Ethanol Blends
E-85– 85% Ethanol & 15% gasoline– Vehicles must be designed to run on E-85
Specific hardware compatible w/E-85 Specific computer software (computer
programming) Vehicles must run at a richer air/fuel ratio Flex-fuel vehicles designed to run on both
E-85– 85% Ethanol & 15% gasoline– Vehicles must be designed to run on E-85
Specific hardware compatible w/E-85 Specific computer software (computer
programming) Vehicles must run at a richer air/fuel ratio Flex-fuel vehicles designed to run on both
What If?What If?
… E-85 was accidentally pumped into a non- flex-fuel vehicle …
… E-85 was accidentally pumped into a non- flex-fuel vehicle …
Gasoline Safety
Measuring Ethanol Content in GasolineMeasuring Ethanol Content in Gasoline
Ethanol and gasoline mix because their specific gravities are similar– Gasoline specific gravity .739
60F
– Ethanol specific gravity .787 25c
If we add water to a ethanol/gasoline blend the ethanol will separate from the gasoline and dissolve in the water
Ethanol and gasoline mix because their specific gravities are similar– Gasoline specific gravity .739
60F
– Ethanol specific gravity .787 25c
If we add water to a ethanol/gasoline blend the ethanol will separate from the gasoline and dissolve in the water
Gasoline Safety
Separating Ethanol from GasolineSeparating Ethanol from Gasoline
This occurs because of PHASE SEPERATION This occurs because of PHASE SEPERATION
or … because ethanol is mostly made of water
Gasoline Safety
Gasoline’s ONLY Proper Use is… Gasoline’s ONLY Proper Use is…
… TO POWER ENGINES
… TO POWER ENGINES
… and Mr. Ward’s science
experiments
… and Mr. Ward’s science
experiments
Gasoline Safety
Forms of Gasoline Exposurethat Present Health RisksForms of Gasoline Exposurethat Present Health Risks
Fire related burns
Skin Contact irritation
Eye Exposure
Swallowing
Fire related burns
Skin Contact irritation
Eye Exposure
Swallowing
Gasoline Safety
First Aid for Gasoline Flame BurnsFirst Aid for Gasoline Flame Burns
Protect yourself from similar injury
Remove victim from flame source
Stop burning process by smothering flames
– Stop, drop and roll
Remove burned clothing that does not stick to the body
Cool body with running water
Cover victim with clean sheet or blanket
Call 9-1-1
Protect yourself from similar injury
Remove victim from flame source
Stop burning process by smothering flames
– Stop, drop and roll
Remove burned clothing that does not stick to the body
Cool body with running water
Cover victim with clean sheet or blanket
Call 9-1-1
Gasoline Safety
First Aid for Gasoline ExposureFirst Aid for Gasoline Exposure
Move victim to fresh air
Remove affected clothing, shoes, jewelry
Eyes: Blot and flush with water
Ingestion: DO NOT induce vomiting; provide water
– Call 9-1-1 and the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222
Move victim to fresh air
Remove affected clothing, shoes, jewelry
Eyes: Blot and flush with water
Ingestion: DO NOT induce vomiting; provide water
– Call 9-1-1 and the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222
Gasoline Safety
How Should Gasoline Be handled?How Should Gasoline Be handled?
Stored in an approved portable container
In a small quantity In a cool, well-ventilated area With a Class B
fire extinguisher handy Away from sparks and flames
Stored in an approved portable container
In a small quantity In a cool, well-ventilated area With a Class B
fire extinguisher handy Away from sparks and flames