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The Corrosion Performance Of Metals In An Experimental Biodiesel Vehicle Motor

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 December 2016

G. Montero
Affiliation:
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Laboratorio de Biocombustibles, Instituto de Ingeniería, C.P 21280, Mexicali, México.
B. Valdez
Affiliation:
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Laboratorio de Materiales, Minerales y Corrosión, Instituto de Ingeniería, C.P 21280, Mexicali, México.
M. Coronado
Affiliation:
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Laboratorio de Biocombustibles, Instituto de Ingeniería, C.P 21280, Mexicali, México.
M. Schorr
Affiliation:
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Laboratorio de Materiales, Minerales y Corrosión, Instituto de Ingeniería, C.P 21280, Mexicali, México.
A. Eliezer
Affiliation:
Sami Shamoon College of Engineering, Corrosion Research Center, Israel.
C. García
Affiliation:
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Laboratorio de Biocombustibles, Instituto de Ingeniería, C.P 21280, Mexicali, México.
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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.

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