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Petroleum Products Publications and Presentations

• Waynick, J.A., "The Development and Use of Metal Deactivators in the Petroleum Industry: A Review," Energy and Fuels, 15(6), 1325—1340, 2001.

• Waynick, J.A., "The Development And Use Of Metal Deactivators In The Petroleum Industry: A Review," Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Stability and Handling of Liquid Fuels, Graz, Austria, September 24—29, 2000.

• Waynick, J.A., "Effect of Increasingly Severe Hydrotreating on Stability-Related Properties of No. 2 Diesel Fuel," American Chemical Society National Meeting, Dallas, Texas, March 29—April 2, 1998.

• Waynick, J.A., "A Comparison of Low and High Sulfur Middle Distillate Fuels in the United States," American Chemical Society National Meeting, Dallas, Texas, March 29—April 2, 1998.

• Westbrook, S.R. and Bessee, G. B., "Cleanliness Tests for Automotive Diesel Fuel," Fluid/Particle Separation Journal, 11(2), December 1998.

• Waynick, J.A., "Effect of Increasingly Severe Hydrotreating on Stability-Related Properties of No. 2 Diesel Fuel," Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Stability and Handling of Liquid Fuels, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, October 13—17, 1997.

• Waynick, J.A., "Evaluation of the Stability, Lubricity, and Cold Flow Properties of Biodiesel Fuel," Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Stability and Handling of Liquid Fuels, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, October 13—17, 1997.

• Lacey, P. I. and Westbrook, S.R., "Diesel Fuel Lubricity," Society of Automotive Engineers, International Congress and Exposition, Paper No. 950248, February 1995.

• Westbrook, S.R., Lacey, P. I., McInnis, L.A., Lestz, S. J., and LePera, M. E., "Survey of Low Sulfur Diesel Fuels and Aviation Kerosenes from U.S. Military Installations," Society of Automotive Engineers, Fuels and Lubricants Meeting and Exposition, Paper No. 952369, October 1995.

• Lacey, P. I. and Westbrook S.R., "The Effect of Increased Refining on the Lubricity of Diesel Fuel," Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Stability and Handling of Liquid Fuels, October 1994.

• Waynick, J.A., "Evaluation of Commercial Stability Additives in Middle Distillate Fuels," Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Stability and Handling of Liquid Fuels, Rotterdam, the Netherlands, October 3—7, 1994.

• Waynick, J.A., "A Comparison of Low and High Sulfur Middle Distillate Fuels in the United States," Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Stability and Handling of Liquid Fuels, Rotterdam, the Netherlands, October 3—7, 1994.

• Westbrook, S.R., "The Feasibility of Using a Near-Infrared Spectrometer to Estimate Selected Properties of Natural Gas," Society of Automotive Engineers, International Congress and Exposition, Paper No. 940762, February 1994.

• Jewitt, C. H., Westbrook, S.R., Ripley, D. L., and Thornton,
  R. H., "Fuels for Land and Marine Diesel Engines and Nonaviation Gas Turbines," Manual on Significance of Tests for Petroleum Products, G.V. Dyroff, ed.-6th Ed., American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pp. 54—68. 1993.

• Westbrook, S.R., "Army Use of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy to Estimate Selected Properties of Compression-Ignition Fuels," Society of Automotive Engineers, International Congress and Exposition, Paper No. 930734, March 1993.

• Stavinoha, L. L., Yost, D. M., and Lestz, S.J., "Bench Test Methodology for Diesel Injector Fouling," Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Stability and Handling of Liquid Fuels, November 1991.

• Knemeyer, J. R., Bihl, N. L., Westbrook, S.R., and Stavinoha, L. L., "Status of: (1) Diesel Fuel Oil Group (DFOG), and (2) Analytical Methodology Development Activities," Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Stability and Handling of Liquid Fuels, November 1991.

• Stavinoha, L. L., Westbrook, S.R., Naegeli, D. N., and Lestz, S. J., "Quantitation of Fuel Deposition on Hot Metal Surfaces," Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Stability and Handling of Liquid Fuels, November 1991.

• Bessee, G. B., Westbrook, S.R., and Stavinoha, L. L., "Automotive Diesel Fuel Filter Qualification Methodology," Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Stability and Handling of Liquid Fuels, November 1991.

• Bowden, J. N., Westbrook, S.R., and LePera, M. E., "Jet Kerosene Fuels for Military Diesel Applications," Society of Automotive Engineers International Fuels and Lubricants Meeting, Paper No. 892070, September 1989.

• Stavinoha, L. L., and Westbrook, S.R., "Antioxidants Versus Stabilizers for Gasoline, Diesel, and Aviation Turbine Kerosene," Fourth Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Council on Petroleum Conference and Exhibition, Singapore, November 1989.

• Westbrook, S.R., Stavinoha, L. L., and Chandler, J. E., "Handling, Stability, and Cleanliness Properties of Diesel Fuels from a Worldwide Survey," Fourth Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Council on Petroleum Conference and Exhibition, Singapore, November 1989.

• Westbrook, S.R., Barbee, J. G., Stavinoha, L.L., LePera, M. E., and Mengenhauser, J. V., "Methodology for Identification of Diesel Fuel System Debris Related to Problems in the Field," Distillate Fuel: Contamination, Storage, and Handling, ASTM STP 1005, H. L. Chesneau and M.M. Dorris, eds., American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pp. 37—47, 1988.

• Westbrook, S.R. and Stavinoha, L. L., "Storage and Handling of Fuel Oil for Standby Diesel Generator Systems—A Guide for Nuclear Power Plant Maintenance Personnel," Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, California, August 1988.

• Westbrook, S.R., and Stavinoha, L. L., "User Guidelines for Diesel Fuel Handling and Storage," Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Stability and Handling of Liquid Fuels, London, England, September 1988.

• Westbrook, S.R., Stavinoha, L.L., Present, D.L., Hsu, J.P., and Herrera, J. G., "Studies of Fuel Deterioration and Additive-Inhibition Mechanisms," Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Stability and Handling of Liquid Fuels, London, England, September 1988.

• Westbrook, S.R., Barbee, J. G., and Stavinoha, L. L., "Methodology for Identification of Diesel Fuel System Debris Related to Problems in the Field," American Society for Testing and Materials Symposium on Distillate Fuel System Contamination, June 1987.

• Westbrook, S.R., Barbee, J. G., Stavinoha, L.L., LePera, M. E., and Mengenhauser, J. V., "Methodology for Identification of Diesel Fuel System Debris Related to Problems in the Field," Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Long-Term Storage Stabilities of Liquid Fuels, San Antonio, Texas, July 1986.

• Stavinoha, L. L., Westbrook, S.R., and Strandell, P.A., "A Portable Test Kit for Naval Distillate Fuel," Marine Fuels, ASTM STP 878, C. H. Jones, ed., American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pp. 276—292, 1985

• Stavinoha, L. L., Westbrook, S.R., and LePera, M. E., "Army Needs for Diesel Fuel Stability and Cleanliness," Distillate Fuel Stability and Cleanliness, ASTM STP 751, L. L. Stavinoha and C. P. Henry, eds., American Society for Testing and Materials, pp. 103—125, 1981.

• Stavinoha, L. L. and Westbrook, S.R., "Accelerated Stability Test Techniques for Middle Distillate Fuels," Distillate Fuel Stability and Cleanliness, ASTM STP 751, L. L. Stavinoha and C. P. Henry, eds., American Society for Testing and Materials, pp. 3—21, 1981.

Petroleum Products Technical Reports

• Westbrook, S.R. and Hutzler, S. A., "The Use of AOTF-NIR Spectrometers to Analyze Fuels, Phase I. Instrument Selection and Preliminary Calibrations," Interim Report TFLRF No. 313, April 1996.

• Westbrook, S.R., Stavinoha, L.L., McInnis, L.A., Likos, W. E., and Yost, D. M., "Fuel Requirements for Low-Heat Rejection Military Diesel Engines," Interim Report TFLRF No. 297, January 1996.

• Lacey, P. I. and Westbrook, S.R., "Effect of Fuel Composition and Prestressing on Lubricity," Interim Report TFLRF No. 307, August 1995.

• Westbrook, S.R., Lacey, P. I., and McInnis, L.A., "Low-Sulfur Diesel Fuel Survey—II (Winter and Summer Samples)," Letter Report No. TFLRF-95-004, September 1995.

• Westbrook, S.R., "Low-Sulfur Diesel Fuel Survey—I (Summer Samples)," Letter Report No. TFLRF-95-001, January 1995.

• Stavinoha, L. L., Westbrook, S.R., and McInnis, L.A., "Mechanism of Deposit Formation on Fuel-Wetted Hot Metal Surfaces," Interim Report BFLRF No. 290, January 1995.

• Fodor, G.E. and Westbrook, S.R., "Best Technical Approach for the Petroleum Quality Analysis (PQA) System," Interim Report BFLRF No. 300, August 1994.

• Westbrook, S.R., "Analysis of Oxygenated Gasolines Using an AOTF-Based Near-Infrared Spectrophotometer," Letter Report No. BFLRF-93-002, September 1993.

• Butler, W. E., Alvarez, R. A., Yost, D. M., Westbrook, S.R., Buckingham, J.P., and Lestz, S. J., "Final Report on Field Demonstration of Aviation Turbine Fuel MIL-T-83133C, Grade JP-8 (NATO Code F-34) at Fort Bliss, Texas," Interim Report No. BFLRF-278, September 1992.

• Frame, E. A., Westbrook, S.R., and Wright, B. R., "Analysis of Fluid and Foam Samples From Helicopters," Interim Report No. BFLRF-284, April 1992.

• Butler, W.E., Alvarez, R.A., Yost, D.M., Westbrook, S.R., Buckingham, J.P., and Lestz, S. J., "Field Demonstration of Aviation Turbine Fuel MIL-T-83133C, Grade JP-8 (NATO Code F-34) at Ft. Bliss, TX," Interim Report No. BFLRF-264, December 1990.

• Bowden, J. N., Westbrook, S.R., and LePera, M. E., "A Survey of JP-8 and JP-5 Properties," Interim Report No. BFLRF-253, September 1988.

• Westbrook, S.R., Stavinoha, L. L., and Present, D. L., "Studies of Diesel Fuel Insolubles Formation and Fuel Stabilizer Additives," Interim Report No. BFLRF-255, August 1988.

• Westbrook, S.R., Stavinoha, L. L., and Bundy, L. L., "Worldwide Survey of Automotive Diesel Fuel Quality—Phase I," Interim Report No. BFLRF-236, July 1987.

• Westbrook, S.R., Stavinoha, L. L., Owens, E. C., Bundy, L. L., and Butler, Jr., W. E., "Establishment of Procedural Methodology and Data Interpretation for Fuel Quality Evaluation," Interim Report No. BFLRF-212, March 1986.

• Westbrook, S.R., Stavinoha, L. L., Burkes, J. M., Barbee, J. G., and Bundy, L. L., "Development of the Captured Fuels Test Kit," Interim Report No. BFLRF-211, December 1985.

• Giles, H. N., Bowden, J. N., and Stavinoha, L. L., "Overview on Assessment of Crude Oil and Refined Product Quality During Long-Term Storage," Department of Energy Report No. DOE/FE-0048, June 1985.

• Westbrook, S.R. and Stavinoha, L. L., "Development of the Field Fuel Quality Monitor," Interim Report No. AFLRL-184, September 1984.

• Westbrook, S.R., Stavinoha, L. L., and Bundy, L. L., "Summary of Stability Additive Package Evaluation in Partially Fueled Vehicles On Board USMC Ships at Diego Garcia," Letter Report No. AFLRL-174, March 1984.

• Westbrook, S.R., Stavinoha, L. L., and Bundy, L. L., "Final Report on Fully Fueled TACOM Vehicle Storage Test Program," Interim Report No. AFLRL-154, December 1981.

• Westbrook, S.R., Stavinoha, L. L., Barbee, J. G., and Mengenhauser, J. V., "A Field Monitor for the Stability and Cleanliness of Distillate Fuel," Interim Report No. AFLRL-137, December 1981.

• Westbrook, S.R., Stavinoha, L. L., and Mengenhauser, J. V., "Final Report on Fully Fueled POMCUS Vehicle Storage Test Program," Interim Report No. AFLRL-139, July 1981.

• Stavinoha, L. L. and Westbrook, S.R., "Optimization of Accelerated Stability Test Techniques for Diesel Fuels," Department of Energy Report No. DOE/BC/10043-25, June 1981.

• Stavinoha, L. L. and Westbrook, S.R., "Accelerated Stability Test Techniques for Diesel Fuels," Department of Energy Report No. DOE/BC/10043, October 1980.

• Stavinoha, L. L., Westbrook, S.R., and LePera, M. E., "Army Experience and Requirements for Stability and Cleanliness of Diesel Fuels," Interim Report No. AFLRL-128, July 1980.

• Stavinoha, L. L., Bowden, J. N., Westbrook, S.R., and Giles, H. N., "Final Report on Assessment of Crude Oil and Refined Petroleum Product Quality During Long-Term Storage," Interim Report No. AFLRL-121, December 1979.

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