Study of Fuel Deterioration and Additive-Inhibition.

Abstract

This interim report summarizes research in support of defining distillate fuel deterioration and additive inhibition. Primary text emphasis is placed on data generated during FY84 involving adherent insolubles, peroxide number, bromine number, and elemental analysis for fuels aged under accelerated conditions. A series of 18 experiments using 3 fuels and 4 additives are reported with primary emphasis on a reference diesel fuel used for engine tests. Observations discussed in the report are summarized as conclusions and recommendations for FY85 ongoing research. Keywords: Diesel fuel; Deterioration mechanisms; Fuel deterioration.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA161173

Entities

People

  • George H. Lee Iii
  • Leo L. Stavinoha

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Alkanes
  • Army Facilities
  • Chemical Composition
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Contracts
  • Diesel Fuels
  • Lubricants
  • Military Research
  • Nitrogen Compounds
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Particle Size
  • Particulate Matter
  • Petroleum
  • Research Facilities
  • Synthetic Fuels

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