Method and Apparatus for Assessing Distillate Fuel Stability by Oxygen Overpressure.
Abstract
Reactions leading to insoluble sediments formation in distillate fuel are accelerated by forcing oxygen into solution in the fuel at pressures of between about 90 and 110 psig and then stressing the fuel under conditions of accelerated storage at temperatures of between about 40 C to 100 C. The method then makes use of gravimetric determination of the total insoubles formed. The stability of the fuel over a period of time as well as its comparitive stability to other fuels can then be predicted from the amount of insolubles formed. The method can be carried out by using a specialized pressure vessel. Keywords: Military publications, Reports, Periodicals, Scientific literature. (eg)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 27, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADD014499
Entities
People
- Dennis R. Hardy
- Erna J. Beal
- Jack C. Burnett
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy