Army Experience and Requirements for Stability and Cleanliness of Diesel Fuels.
Abstract
The report reviews the general topic of fuel deterioration. Primary emphasis is on diesel fuels used in compression ignition engines, which power the majority of Army tactical and combat vehicles. Field problems regarding fuel stability and related problems are summarized, and the statuses of on-going R&D programs are outlined. This information places in perspective the background which has prompted current research activities to detect, predict, and prevent fuel stability-associated equipment failures. Concern for anticipating deleterious product formation in current and future fuel formulations composed of diverse petroleum crude and synthetic (shale or coal) crude oils, fuel/equipment interactions, diverse storage conditions, and the increased desire for prolonged storage periods provide the driving factors in defining the Army's fuel stability research programs. While placing these concerns in perspective, the Army's present and future needs for diesel fuel stability and cleanliness control are identified. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA088008
Entities
People
- L. L. Stavinoha
- M. E. Lepera
- S. R. Westbrook
Organizations
- Southwest Research Institute