Evaluation of Future Fuels in a High Pressure Common Rail System - Part 2. 2011 Ford 6.7L Diesel Engine

Abstract

A series of fuels were tested in the fuel system for the 2011 Ford 6.7L "Scorpion" Diesel Engine. Included were ULSD, an FT SPK, Jet A, and an SPK/Jet A blend with DCI-4A. Testing occurred at 60 and 80 deg C over a 400-hour NATO cycle. Fuel viscosity ranged from 0.620 to 1.90 cSt while lubricity wear-scar diameters were from 0.47 to 0.96mm (ASTM D5001) and 0.47 to 0.83mm (ASTM D6079). At the conclusion of each 400 hour test, components were evaluated for wear and overall system performance with the ULSD test as a baseline for comparison. Results showed that the HPCR fuel system from the Ford 6.7L "Scorpion" had little sensitivity with regards to fuel lubricity and viscosity with even low levels of lubricity improver additive provide adequate system protection.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA594520

Entities

People

  • Douglas M. Yost
  • Edwin A. Frame
  • Robert W. Warden

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Diesel Engines
  • Diesel Fuels
  • Engines
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fuel Injectors
  • Fuel Systems
  • High Pressure
  • Jet Engine Fuels
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Research Facilities
  • Synthetic Fuels
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

Fields of Study

  • Agricultural and Food sciences

Readers

  • Petroleum Engineering