Evaluation of Biocides Effects on Diesel Fuel under Prolonged Storage

Abstract

Five fuel-soluble and two water-soluble materials, recommended by the U.S. Army Natick Laboratories as being effective biocides for controlling growth of bacteria and fungi in fuels, were evaluated at the U.S. Army Fuels and Lubricants Research Laboratory for their effects on other fuel properties, under prolonged storage conditions. Laboratory evaluations indicated that two commercially available fuel-soluble materials and one water-soluble material had minimal effects on fuel properties. Of these, one material was selected for engine evaluation. The results of laboratory and engine evaluations are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA012779

Entities

People

  • E. A. Frame
  • J. N. Bowden

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Back Pressure
  • Burning Rate
  • Combustion
  • Compression Ignition
  • Compression Ignition Engines
  • Diesel Fuels
  • Engines
  • Fuel Additives
  • Fuel Systems
  • Fuels
  • Ignition
  • Lubricants
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Petroleum
  • Water Soluble Materials

Fields of Study

  • Agricultural and Food sciences

Readers

  • Forest Ecology
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.