Evidence Synthesis Report 5: Study of the Increased Risk of Corrosion with the Use of Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) as a Diesel Additive
Authors: Carmel Breslin, Gillian Collins, Tara Barwa and Daniele Alves
Summary: Biofuels, including fatty acid methyl ester (FAME)-based biodiesels, have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our transport sector. However, as these FAME-based biodiesels have become more common, challenges related to storage issues have emerged. FAME is not compatible with all materials, and corrosion issues have been reported during longer-term storage. This evidence synthesis research examines the properties of FAME-based biodiesels, the nature of corrosion reactions associated with these biofuels, the potential risk of corrosion and how to mitigate the risk. The report provides guidance on the general protocols to follow when managing and storing FAME-based biodiesels to mitigate corrosion risks.
