What are the expansion coefficients of diesel fuel?

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Start date Jul 23, 2008
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Diesel Expansion Fuel

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The discussion focuses on the linear and cubic expansion coefficients of diesel fuel and kerosene. Specific gravity (SG) of diesel fuel varies linearly from 0.91 at 0°F to 0.76 at 300°F. This change in specific gravity can be used to calculate the fuel's expansion. The provided link offers additional information on the topic. Understanding these coefficients is essential for applications involving temperature variations in diesel fuel.

Jul 23, 2008

lordgord

Does anyone have the linear or cubical expansion coefficients of diesel fuel/kerosene?

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Jul 23, 2008

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I googled and found this: http://www.efunda.com/forum/show_message.cfm?start=1&thread=17365&id=17387

Jul 23, 2008

FredGarvin

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Diesel fuel specific gravity (ref water @ 60°F)is pretty linear between 0 and 300°F. At 0°F, SG=.91 At 300°F, SG=.76. You can back out the expansion from that.

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