COMBATING HIGH-SULFUR FUEL EFFECTS IN A TWO-CYCLE, HIGH-SPEED U.S. ARMY DIESEL ENGINE

Six lubricants were evaluated for their effectiveness in controlling the deleterious effects of using high sulfur diesel fuel. Two of the lubricants gave significant improvement in the condition of some engine areas; however, none of the engine oils tested would allow the continuous use of high sulfur fuel with no penalty in engine condition as compared to the use of low sulfur fuel. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Southwest Research Institute

  Army Fuels and Lubricants Research Laboratory
  San Antonio, TX  United States  78284
• Authors:
  • Frame, E A
• Publication Date: 1979-8

Media Info

• Pagination: 177 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Additives; Diesel engines; Diesel fuels; Durability tests; Lubricating oils; Sulfur; Wear
• Subject Areas: Energy; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00312940
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: AFLRL-109 Intrm Rpt.
• Contract Numbers: DAAK70-78-C-0001, DAAG53-76-C-0003
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 7 1980 12:00AM