FTD is interchangeable with conventional diesel fuels and fully compatible with existing diesel engines and infrastructure, which is conducive to implementation in the short term [8]. FTD has a high cetacean number, does not contain sulfur or nitrogen and has the potential for blending with diesel at any ratio with little to no modification of diesel engines [4].
In addition, synthetic fuels have emissions benefits in the reduction of hydrocarbons (HC), CO, nitrous oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM). Synthetic fuels can satisfy many of the ideal fuel requirements of modern diesel engines [9]