Corrosion and SCC Issues in Fuel Ethanol and Biofuels

Much of the experience we have with conventional fuels is based on years of research, testing, and manufacturing and service experience. At the present time, many new and alternative fuels are being developed and brought to market but with many new sources, feedstocks and manufacturing processes. Due to the relative recent nature of some alternative fuels and scale-up to mass production, these fuels may be potentially variable. This paper presents a review of current experience with corrosion and SCC in fuel ethanol and other biofuels.