Laboratory tests of sludge-control additives
- MIC Associates, Inc., Chadds Ford, PA (United States)
Laboratory {open_quotes}jar{close_quotes} tests compared eleven different fuel oil and diesel fuel sludge-control additives. Factors studied included (1) ability to disperse and prevent buildup of sludge deposits on surfaces, (2) ability to protect steel from corrosion, (3) ability to inhibit growth and proliferation of bacteria, and (4) ability to disperse water. Results varied greatly, and it was found that many commercial products do not do what they claim. It is concluded that fuel retailers should not believe manufacturers` claims for their additive products, but rather should test such products themselves to be sure that the benefits of treatment are real. A simplified form of the procedure used here is proposed as one way for dealers to do such testing.
- Research Organization:
- Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 416300
- Report Number(s):
- BNL-52506; CONF-9603207-; ON: DE97000010; TRN: 96:006412-0008
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 1996 oil heat technology conference and workshop, Upton, NY (United States), 28-29 Mar 1996; Other Information: PBD: Jul 1996; Related Information: Is Part Of Proceedings of the 1996 oil heat technology conference and workshop; McDonal, R.J.; PB: 235 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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