Research and application of nano zeolite NaX as adsorbent in poor quality diesel fuel treatment

Abstract

This paper presents the results of research on treatment of poor quality diesel fuel generated during the operation of marine vessels by adsorption method with nano zeolite NaX adsorbent which is synthesized directly from Vietnamese rice husk and kaolin. The diesel fuel samples were analyzed and evaluated according to the technical criteria of TCVN 5689 and GOST 305. The obtained results proved that the poor quality diesel samples after being treated with nano zeolite NaX adsorbent can be reused as fuel for ships.