Aerospace Fuel Technology

Abstract

This project evaluates hydrocarbon-based fuels for legacy and advanced turbine engines, scramjets, pressure gain propulsion and combined cycle engines. This project also considers fuel related concepts that can increase turbine engine operational reliability, durability, mission flexibility, energy efficiency, and performance while reducing weight, fuel consumption, and cost of ownership. Applications include missiles, aircraft, sustained high-speed vehicles, and responsive space launch. Analytical and experimental areas of emphasis include evaluations of fuel properties and characteristics of alternative fuels developed from unconventional sources (such as coal, natural gas, biomass, and combinations thereof), unique/alternate fuels and components used in integrated thermal and energy management systems including high heat sink fuel capability, fuels logistics and associated vulnerabilities, and combustion diagnostics and engine emissions measurements. In FY 2021, the entirety of PE 0602203F, Aerospace Propulsion, Project 625330, Aerospace Fuel Technology is transferred to PE 0602201F, Aerospace Vehicle Technologies, Project 625330, Aerospace Fuel Technology. In addition, the entirety of Project 632480, Aerospace Fuels in PE 0603216F, Propulsion & Power Technology, is transferred to PE 0602201F, Aerospace Vehicle Technologies, Project 625330, Aerospace Fuel Technology. These transfers realign and consolidation Aerospace Fuel research and realign technology areas to better support the National Defense Strategy, Air Force Future Operating Concept and Air Force Science and Technology Strategy, April 2019. This is an administrative realignment for consolidation, and not a new start.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2021
Source ID
625330_0602201F_2_3600_PB_2021

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Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Petroleum Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster

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