Study of Fuel Deterioration and Additive-Inhibition

摘要

This interim report summarizes research in support of defining distillate fuel deterioration and additive inhibition. Primary text emphasis is placed on data generated during FY84 involving adherent insolubles, peroxide number, bromine number, and elemental analysis for fuels aged under accelerated conditions. A series of 18 experiments using 3 fuels and 4 additives are reported with primary emphasis on a reference diesel fuel used for engine tests. Observations discussed in the report are summarized as conclusions and recommendations for FY85 ongoing research.