Review of storage stability characteristics of hydrocarbon fuels, 1952-1982

Abstract

This discussion and data compilation relating to the storage stability of hydrocarbon liquids is divided into four principal sections: 1) background narrative, 2) references, 3) summary table, and 4) data tables. The Background narrative section provides a general discussion of various types of storage stability tests arranged by type of sample involved. This generic review will provide an introduction for those new in the field or cited in this section to aid in further investigation. The second section is the References, consisting of an alphabetical listing of the literature cited along with an abstract for each entry. This section should provide additional details for anyone needing to use the data provided in the tables. Since many of the publications are difficult, if not impossible, to obtain today, these abstracts may have to suffice in place of the actual report. The third section, or Summary Table, serves as a multientry index for the approximately 230 tables of raw data to follow. Information has been grouped according to the type of material involved, such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, coal liquid, etc. In addition, any compounds added are described along with the conditions under which the test was run. This should providemore » easy identification of data tables relevant to a particular investigation. References to original publications are provided so that more detail can be pursued. The final section is made up entirely of Data Tables. These tables have all been retypeset for easier reading and rapid scanning. Formats have been changed from those in the original articles where it seemed it would help in understanding the data without access to the entire publication. This compilation is as complete as practical, and represents a broad spectrum of stability data. In combination, these four sections should provide a ready reference source of data for those involved in the study of the storage stability of hydrocarbon liquids. 143 references, 231 tables.« less