The Corrosion Performance Of Metals In An Experimental Biodiesel Vehicle Motor

ABSTRACT The aim of this work was to assess the corrosion and degradation effects of a biofuel on metallic materials tested in an experimental internal combustion engine (ICE). Biodiesel is considered as an alternative fuel for diesel, for industrial applications ranging from boilers to ICE. The exp...

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Published in:MRS Proceedings
Main Authors: Montero, G., Valdez, B., Coronado, M., Schorr, M., Eliezer, A., GarcĂ­a, C.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Springer Science and Business Media LLC 2016
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1557/opl.2016.97
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S194642741600097X
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Summary:ABSTRACT The aim of this work was to assess the corrosion and degradation effects of a biofuel on metallic materials tested in an experimental internal combustion engine (ICE). Biodiesel is considered as an alternative fuel for diesel, for industrial applications ranging from boilers to ICE. The experimental vehicle motor, fitted with carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloys and magnesium alloys was operated with local biodiesel. The corrosion performance was evaluated by gravimetric, chemical and electrochemical techniques, following the practices recommended in ASTM and NACE standards for corrosion testing. This work is the result of an international cooperation between the Institute of Engineering, Autonomous University of Baja California, Mexico and the Corrosion Research Center, Sami Shamoon College of Engineering, Israel. The characteristics and conditions of the ICE operated with biodiesel, and the results of the corrosion essays are presented, analyzed and discussed.