Biodesiel Sclerosis Treatment
Postworks, Alameda, CA, USA
ID: APB9
Relevant Skills: thermodynamics, combustion, experimental design, instrumentation, chemistry
Biodiesel spoils (polymerizes) in less than a year and glues the fuel path in diesel engines, killing the vehicle. We have a list of combustible solvents, that when added to the fuel, reverse the polymerization process. The project will involve testing various additives for biodesiel for adequte fuel injector flow and/or combustion. The sponsor has row of dead vehicles with biodiesel disease to test the new product on.
Other requirements
The sponsor has a lab and testing setup in Alameda and would like the students to spend time there working on the projects, where they will be deployed. If you select this project you will need to be willing to travel to Alameda using your own means.