Development of a Test Method to Determine Potential Peroxide Content in Turbine Fuels.
Abstract
A test method was developed for the prediction of peroxide potential of fuels, experimental conditions were sought so that the oxidative tendencies of fuels could be assessed within a reasonable time i.e., less than 48 hours. Through the generally accepted 43 C (110 F) bottle storage method fo accelerated fuel aging, the relative ratings of four selected fuels' oxidative tendencies were established. A matrix of experiments was designed to allow selection of those short-term reaction conditions that would give results comparable to the 43 C bottle storage experiments. Additionally, the results of these experiments would allow the development of global reaction kinetics to aid the determination of fuel peroxidation potential. From a partially completed experimental matrix, fuel stressing was completed at 60 and 100 C under an initial oxygen pressure of 689 kPa (100 psig). Experimental results at 60 C gave inconclusive results. Results of the 100 C experiments produced essentially self-consistent results that also agreed with those of the bottle storage for the most stables and least stable fuels. Results of the two intermediate stability fuels, however were interchanged.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA163590
Entities
People
- D. W. Naegeli
- G. E. Fodor
- J. P. Cuellar Jr.
- K. B. Kohl
Organizations
- Southwest Research Institute