Potential for Peroxide and Gum Formation in Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel Fuels

Abstract

This report summarizes an open literature survey that was conducted to determine the level of risk associated with using Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) Fuels in Naval operations. The findings show the level of risk for hydroperoxide and soluble gum formation in these fuels is not well understood. Thus, specific test methods have been identified for determining if these fuels will meet the Navy's long-term storage requirements. In addition, approved antioxidants formulations for jet fuel (MIL-DTL-5624R) have been recommended as a potential solution in mitigating peroxide and gum formation in ULSD.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 31, 2007
Accession Number
ADA474818

Entities

People

  • Dennis R. Hardy
  • Frederic W. Williams
  • Heather Willauer
  • Robert E. Morris

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Antioxidants
  • Burning Rate
  • Chemical Properties
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Diesel Fuels
  • Fuel Systems
  • Jet Engine Fuels
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Synthetic Fuels
  • Test Methods
  • Thermal Stability

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design