Fuel Chemistry and Characterization Laboratory
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Description
Characterization of jet/diesel fuels, including SAF. Freeze point, derived cetane number, flashpoint, heat of combustion, viscosity (-60C to 315C, up to 80 atm), density (-10C to 200C, up to 500 atm), surface tension (-35 to 400C, up to 80 atm), simulated distillation by GC, analysis by GCxGC-TOF-MS, thermal analysis including pressure-enthalpy diagram and heat capacity. Combustion kinetics studies in laminar flow reactor (600K to 1200K, up to 10 atm). Constant volume ignition delay. Storage stability studies.
Capability Bounds
All ATSM fuels quality testing protocols are supported.
Unique Aspects
Ability to measure fuel spray relevant properties at actual operating conditions.
Availability
Available for contract work; contact capability experts for booking.
Benefit
SAF qualification relevant properties, properties to support high fidelity simulations.
Capability Expert(s)
Gina Fioroni, Bob McCormick
