The Need for Diesel Engine Tests in Evaluating and Preventing Deposits in Modern Fuel Systems

18 January 2022 | 10:00 AM ET

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Webinar Description: 

The diesel engine is a workhorse of modern commerce and has been constantly improved upon over the last century. Unfortunately, engine fouling and specifically injector fouling continue to occur due to great variations in end-use, fuel composition, and fuel quality. An additional dimension is the increasing use of renewable fuels, and their impact on engine performance. The diesel industry therefore continues to rely upon surrogate engine tests to help predict and inform what types of deposits can be problematic and to access how well deposit control additives work. This review will give an overview of the leading standardized industry tests, the nature of the deposits in each, and a discussion on how these tests may correlate to real world vehicle performance.

Michael has worked in the automotive testing industry for over 20 years and has gained a wealth of knowledge from the world of fuels and lubricant testing. Michael joined Innospec in January 2020 as senior engineer within the company’s fuel specialities department and now leads a team of engineers that provide support for all customer technical services. Michael’s team provide technical support for Innospec’s global network of customers.