Corrosion Potential of Selected Bio-blendstock Fuel Candidates for Boosted Spark Ignited Engines
Eight bio-blendstock fuel candidates for boosted spark ignited engines were evaluated for their susceptibility to corrode infrastructure metals. These candidates included five alcohols (methanol, ethanol, isobutanol, n-propanol, and isopropanol), diisobutylene, mixed furans, and aromatics. Methanol was also added to the list for comparison. These molecules are not corrosive to metals since they cannot dissociate into ions and anions. However, the addition of contaminants and a separate water phase may facilitate corrosion due to phenomena associated with the formation of ions and anions (from key contaminants), differential aeration cell (due to dissolved oxygen), and microbial-induced corrosion. A literature review was conducted to determine the influence of these phenomena on corrosion for the nine fuel candidates. In addition, the oxygen solubility of each fuel type was determined to ascertain their relative influence on forming and enhancing a differential aeration cell. Of the fuel candidates, only the alcohols are water soluble, and therefore have an opportunity to cause corrosion. However, differential aeration cells, by themselves have not been shown to contribute to corrosion. Other factors, such as galvanic coupling and/or crevice regions are necessary to promote corrosion in laboratory conditions. However, differential aeration as a corrosion mechanism has not been established in the field. Likewise, microbial-induced corrosion is another known corrosion pathway that has yet to be positively identified for blends of the fuel candidates with gasoline. In summary, corrosion is not anticipated with any of the bio-blendstock candidates with infrastructure metals.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-00OR22725
- OSTI ID:
- 1484989
- Report Number(s):
- ORNL/TM-2018/1023
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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