A Review of Diesel Fuel Deterioration and Related Problems.

Abstract

This report represents in essence an 'overview' presented by the authors at a seminar sponsored by the U.S. Army Research Office (ARO) in April 1977 to promote basic research in the area of 'Diesel Fuel Stability'. This report provides a review of the general topic of fuel deterioration with primary emphasis on diesel or distillate fuels used in compression ignition engines which power the majority of Army tactical and combat vehicles. Selected field problems regarding fuel stability and related problems are presented and the status of on-going research and development programs are outlined. This information has been prepared to place in perspective the background and field problems which have prompted current research activities to detect, predict, and prevent fuel stability associated equipment failures. A selected bibliography used as the basis for the review portion of this report and as a source for additional fuel stability information has been provided. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA043566

Entities

People

  • Leo L. Stavinoha
  • Maurice E. Lepera

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Anhydrides
  • Chemistry
  • Compression Ignition
  • Diesel Fuels
  • Fuel Filters
  • Fuel Systems
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Fuels
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Management
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Security
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.