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	Scientists use a goniometer to determine the interfacial tension and contact angle of conventional and alternative fuels.

A wide range of specialty and standardized test capabilities, both on- and off-site, is offered by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) to support the fuel, lubricant, and fluid requirements of the automotive industry.

Fluids Testing and Qualification

Extensive state-of-the-art laboratories and test cells permit evaluation, testing, and qualification of a diverse number of fuels, lubricants, and fluids. SwRI capabilities include:

• Specialized fuel and fluids production and evaluation

• Fuel property modification

• Fuel cleanliness, deterioration, and property measurements

• Fluid/material compatibility testing

• Fuel pump testing

• Fuel kinetic studies

Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications

Scientists performs a wide variety of fuel, lubricant, and engine and fuel system investigations for the Department of Defense, government agencies, and commercial clients. Technical strengths and capabilities include:

• Investigations of fuel/lubricant/engine

  	Staff members use optical imaging software to analyze information on the particle size distribution of fuel contaminants.

  interactions and exhaust emissions

• Fuel and fluid flammability hazard assessments

• Alternative fuels development and utilization

• Fuel injection system wear and performance

• Jet fuel use in diesel equipment

• Tribology, engine dynamometer evaluations

• Bench test development, fuel system materials compatibility

• Field evaluations

• Fuels/hardware interactions and test rig design

• API IP 1581 aviation coalescence

• EI 1583 aviation fuel water monitors

For more information about our alternative fuels, fluids, and lubricants capabilities, or how you can contract with SwRI, please please contact Gary Bessee at gbessee@swri.org or (210) 522-6941.

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Southwest Research Institute^® (SwRI^®), headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is a multidisciplinary, independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical sciences research and development organization with 11 technical divisions.

December 28, 2012