Experimental Properties of Fluids Group

Complex Fluid Analysis with the Advanced Distillation Curve Approach — Complex fluids may be defined as mixtures in which there are many components, and in which the components span a range of physical and chemical properties. A crude oil, for example is a complex … Fundamental Studies on the Vapors Produced by High Explosives — High explosives, of significant interest from the homeland security standpoint, are materials that undergo very fast reactions that produce a shock wave. The reaction is one of detonation, rather … Measurements and Modeling of Moist Gases — Thermophysical properties of gas mixtures containing water are important in several contexts, such as humidity standards and the design of advanced power cycles for electricity generation. … Thermophysical Properties of Aviation Fuels — Environmental concerns, the potential for disruptions in supply, and the need for reusable rocket engines have generated interest in new aviation and rocket fuels. Accurate knowledge of … Thermophysical Properties of Biofuels — The Thermophysical Properties Division has begun a program to develop thermophysical property data for the biofuels. Transportation fuels will undergo major changes in the coming years, and the …

• Thermal Decomposition Kinetics of the Aviation Turbine Fuel Jet-A
• An Automated Densimeter for the Rapid Characterization of Industrial Fluids
• Force transmission errors in magnetic suspension densimeters