50/50 F-76/DSH-76 Specification and Fit-for-Purpose Level I Test Results

Abstract

Direct sugar to hydrocarbon diesel (DSH-76) is an iso-paraffinic single molecule fuel produced from direct fermentation of renewable sugars. This test report summarizes chemical, physical and fit for purpose (FFP) test results of a 70/30 and 50/50 blend of petroleum F-76 and DSH-76. The 70/30 and 50/50 F76/DSH-76 met all specification properties as set forth by MIL-DTL-16884L and FFP criteria as set forth by NAVSEA technical warrant holders, engine OEMs and subject matter experts1. Chemical profiling showed the chemical composition of neat DSH-76 to consist of a C15 iso-paraffinic molecule with very little side products. These test results support the continued qualification of 50/50 F76/DSH-76 for shipboard use by the U.S. Navy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 27, 2013
Accession Number
ADA618809

Entities

People

  • Douglas Mearns
  • Kristin L. Weisser
  • Richard A. Kamin
  • Ryan T. Turgeon

Organizations

  • Naval Air Systems Command

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkanes
  • Alternative Fuels
  • Burning Rate
  • Calorific Value
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Combustion
  • Diesel Fuels
  • Flash Point
  • Fossil Fuels
  • Heat Of Combustion
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Ignition
  • Materials
  • Petroleum
  • Specifications
  • Surface Tension
  • Test Methods

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