Creation of Emulsion Fuel using Underwater Shock Wave

Generally, emulsion fuel means mix of fuel and water. But normally, these two kinds of liquid easily separate. In this study, underwater shock wave is used to mix these liquid. Purpose of this study is to create emulsion fuel using underwater shock wave. That fuel is needed not to separate. In our experiment, samples were prepared which consists of diesel fuel, water, and other liquid which might help to make emulsification between water and diesel oil. These liquid are packed into polycarbonate bottles. And underwater shock wave is hit to these samples. Detonating fuse and electric detonator are used to make shock wave. The underwater shock wave is hit to each sample for 5 times. After this experiment, these samples are observed to see if these samples separate again or not. Results shows that emulsion fuel we made separated as time passed. In the future study, it is needed that establishment of the way to control those separation.