Study the corrosion behaviour of aluminium alloy 5052 in Croton Megalocarplus and Coconut Biodiesel / Premdass Deva Ray

Biodiesel has become more attractive as alternative fuel for engines because of its environmental benefits and the fact that it is made from renewable sources. However, corrosion of metals in biodiesel is one of the concerns related to biodiesel compatibility issues. This study aims to characterize...

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Main Author: Premdass, Deva Ray
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Published: 2018
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description Biodiesel has become more attractive as alternative fuel for engines because of its environmental benefits and the fact that it is made from renewable sources. However, corrosion of metals in biodiesel is one of the concerns related to biodiesel compatibility issues. This study aims to characterize the corrosion behaviour of aluminium alloy 5052 commonly encountered in the fuel system in diesel engine. The biodiesel was tested in this study is croton megalocarpus biodiesel and coconut biodiesel. Static immersion tests in B0, B10, B20 and B30 fuels were carried out at room temperature for 1200 h for both of the biodiesel. At the end of the test, corrosion behaviour was investigated by weight loss measurements and changes in surface morphology. The surface morphology was analysed using SEM images. Viscosity of the fuel was also analysed using Anton paar viscometer to co-relate the viscosity of the blends towards the corrosion. Results showed that under the experimental conditions, aluminium alloy 5052 is more corrosion resistant in presence of coconut biodiesel and its blends compare to croton megalocarpus biodiesel and its blends. All the objective as per listed earlier of the study was clearly achieved for this study.
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spelling um-85152021-05-20T20:33:42Z Study the corrosion behaviour of aluminium alloy 5052 in Croton Megalocarplus and Coconut Biodiesel / Premdass Deva Ray Premdass, Deva Ray T Technology (General) TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery Biodiesel has become more attractive as alternative fuel for engines because of its environmental benefits and the fact that it is made from renewable sources. However, corrosion of metals in biodiesel is one of the concerns related to biodiesel compatibility issues. This study aims to characterize the corrosion behaviour of aluminium alloy 5052 commonly encountered in the fuel system in diesel engine. The biodiesel was tested in this study is croton megalocarpus biodiesel and coconut biodiesel. Static immersion tests in B0, B10, B20 and B30 fuels were carried out at room temperature for 1200 h for both of the biodiesel. At the end of the test, corrosion behaviour was investigated by weight loss measurements and changes in surface morphology. The surface morphology was analysed using SEM images. Viscosity of the fuel was also analysed using Anton paar viscometer to co-relate the viscosity of the blends towards the corrosion. Results showed that under the experimental conditions, aluminium alloy 5052 is more corrosion resistant in presence of coconut biodiesel and its blends compare to croton megalocarpus biodiesel and its blends. All the objective as per listed earlier of the study was clearly achieved for this study. 2018-01 Thesis NonPeerReviewed application/pdf http://studentsrepo.um.edu.my/8515/4/D.PREMDASS_KQK160015_THESIS.pdf Premdass, Deva Ray (2018) Study the corrosion behaviour of aluminium alloy 5052 in Croton Megalocarplus and Coconut Biodiesel / Premdass Deva Ray. Masters thesis, University of Malaya. http://studentsrepo.um.edu.my/8515/
spellingShingle T Technology (General)
TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Premdass, Deva Ray
Study the corrosion behaviour of aluminium alloy 5052 in Croton Megalocarplus and Coconut Biodiesel / Premdass Deva Ray
title Study the corrosion behaviour of aluminium alloy 5052 in Croton Megalocarplus and Coconut Biodiesel / Premdass Deva Ray
title_full Study the corrosion behaviour of aluminium alloy 5052 in Croton Megalocarplus and Coconut Biodiesel / Premdass Deva Ray
title_fullStr Study the corrosion behaviour of aluminium alloy 5052 in Croton Megalocarplus and Coconut Biodiesel / Premdass Deva Ray
title_full_unstemmed Study the corrosion behaviour of aluminium alloy 5052 in Croton Megalocarplus and Coconut Biodiesel / Premdass Deva Ray
title_short Study the corrosion behaviour of aluminium alloy 5052 in Croton Megalocarplus and Coconut Biodiesel / Premdass Deva Ray
title_sort study the corrosion behaviour of aluminium alloy 5052 in croton megalocarplus and coconut biodiesel / premdass deva ray
topic T Technology (General)
TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
url http://studentsrepo.um.edu.my/8515/
http://studentsrepo.um.edu.my/8515/4/D.PREMDASS_KQK160015_THESIS.pdf