Thermal Oxidation Stability of Diesel Fuels

Abstract

Injector fouling bench tests(IFBT) and modified Jet Fuel Thermal Oxidation Test(JFTOT, ASTMD 3241) have been used to develop methodology for evaluating the thermal stability of diesel fuels. A new method for measuring the thickness of lacquer-type fuel deposits formed on test surfaces at elevated temperatures has been developed and applied to a variety of fuels, both with and without MIL-S-53021(additive stabilizer package). The utility of this technique greatly expands the capability for exploring and defining diesel fuel thermal stability with respect to both material and kinetic studies. Correlation of IFBT and JFTOT types tests including definitions of temperature, flow, test surface metallurgy and fuel additive effects can now be performed to better understand diesel thermal stability and provide test methodology/test limit information for fuel specification consideration.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA173850

Entities

People

  • D. M. Yost
  • J. G. Barbee
  • L. L. Stavinoha

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bench Tests
  • Breakpoint Temperature
  • Dielectric Strength
  • Diesel Fuels
  • Engineering
  • Fuel Additives
  • High Temperature
  • Jet Engine Fuels
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Ratings
  • Research Facilities
  • Shale Oil
  • Test Methods

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  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design