The corrosion performance of metals in an experimental biodiesel vehicle motor

G. Montero, B. Valdez, M. Coronado, M. Schorr, A. Eliezer, C. Garcia

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Subtitle of host publicationNACE - Corrosion and Metallurgy
EditorsJorge Canto Ibanez, Francisco Javier Rodriguez, Jose G. Chacon Nava, Tezozomoc Perez Lopez
PublisherMaterials Research Society
Pages86-92
Number of pages7
Volume1815
ISBN (Electronic)9781510872332
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event2015 MRS Spring Meeting on NACE - Corrosion and Metallurgy - Cancun, Mexico
Duration: 16 Aug 201520 Aug 2015

Conference

Conference2015 MRS Spring Meeting on NACE - Corrosion and Metallurgy
Country/TerritoryMexico
CityCancun
Period16/08/1520/08/15

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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