Biodiesel Fuel Technology for Military Application

Abstract

This program addressed the effects of biodiesel (methyl soyate) and blends of biodiesel with petrofuels on fuel system component and material compatibility, fuel storage stability, and fuel lubricity. Biodiesel was found to have excellent lubricity properties and was effective at 1 volume percent (vol %) blend in improving the lubricity of Jet A-1 fuel. The following potential problem areas associated with methyl soyate use were identified: storage stability, compatibility with some metals, and compatibility with nitrile elastomers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA332922

Entities

People

  • Edwin A. Frame
  • Gary B. Bessee
  • Howard W. Marbach Jr.

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Alternative Fuels
  • Biodiesels
  • Diesel Fuels
  • Heat Of Combustion
  • Jet Engine Fuels
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Military Applications
  • Petroleum
  • Test Methods
  • Turbines

Readers

  • Petroleum Engineering