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New paper has been published "Kinematic viscosity prediction of jet fuels and alternative blending components via comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography, partial least squares, and Yeo-Johnson transformation"

New paper has been published "Influence of blending cycloalkanes on the energy content, density, and viscosity of Jet-A".

New paper has been published! "CFD-Based Thermal Abuse Simulations including Gas Generation and Venting of an 18650 Li-Ion Battery Cell"

New paper has been published! "Different Hydrocarbon Types in Jet Fuel as Determined by GCxGC/FID - An Alternative Method to D2425"

Louis and his team StyroSoy won the Purdue University Student Soybean Innovation Competition (2022-2023)!

StyroSoy has been awarded with both the first place and the people’s choice awards at the Purdue University Student Soybean Innovation Competition (2022-2023)

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Welcome to Fuel Laboratory of Renewable Energy (FLORE)

Kilaz research group focuses on sustainable energy and alternative liquid transportation fuels. We investigate fuel chemical composition utilizing state-of-the-art instruments, such as two-dimensional gas chromatographs. Our capabilities include, but are not limited to, fuel property testing following ASTM approved methods. Additionally, we evaluate the impact of chemical groups on specific fuel properties and/or performance. Our scope also encompasses development of fuel composition-property predictive models. Simultaneously, we collaborate with aircraft rescue and firefighting to investigate the potential fire safety characteristics that may be adversely affected by the alternative fuels chemical composition.

FLORE is a part of ASTM’s Aviation Turbine Fuel - (Jet A) Proficiency Testing Program provides laboratories with a statistical quality assurance tool, enabling them to compare, improve, and maintain, a high level of performance in the use of ASTM methods with other laboratories worldwide.