Microcoking Test: An Accelerated Test Method for Predicting the Thermal Stability of Biodiesel
Document Number: 2008-01-1804
Date Published: June 2008
Author(s):
Ludivine Pidol - IFP
Bertrand Lecointe - IFP
Nicolas Jeuland - IFP
Abstract:
Due to the increasing use of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) in diesel fuel blends and the sensitivity of the latest diesel engine technology (higher pressures and temperatures), a reliable method for predicting the thermal stability of biodiesel fuels is required. A laboratory bench test, called MicroCoking test, which usually qualifies engine oils, has been modified in order to be used for biodiesel-blended fuels. Experimental conditions, and especially temperature range, were optimized in order to lead to a sensitive and discriminating method to qualify pure biodiesel fuels and diesel blends containing FAME.
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See other papers presented at 2008 SAE International Powertrains, Fuels and Lubricants Congress, June 2008, Shanghai, CHINA, Session: CI Engine Performance with Alternative Fuel Compositions
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