Presentation Profile
Combustion Analysis of Commercial Diesel Fuels Containing FAME by ASTM E537 and Pressure Differential Scanning Calorimetry (PDSC)
Currently Scheduled: 1/19/2018 - 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Room: Room 371 F
Main Author
Cory K. Schomburg - PerkinElmer, Inc.
Abstract:
Within the ASTM literature there are several standards that can be used to explore the thermal stability of hydrocarbons under inert or oxidative conditions using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) instrumentation. Most of these standards also provide the option of performing the stability test under ambient or elevated pressure to reduce sample volatility and simulate performance conditions. Under selected conditions, the relative oxidative properties of fuels may be explored to find the combustion temperature at various pressures and the heat flow energy. For this presentation, the thermal stability and combustion analysis of biodiesel standards and selected commercial diesel fuels is explored following the ASTM E537 standard.
