MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF AIR FORCE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

Abstract

A study was undertaken to develop information on the control of microbial growth in jet fuel storage tanks and aircraft wing tanks. One year after the addition of anti-icing additive to the fuel, six Air Force installations were selected and surveyed periodically. The survey revealed sterile or nearly sterile fuel systems at the Air Force bases, and a similar condition was observed at other installations where the fuel contained the additive. The biocidal properties of ethylene glycol monomethyl ether and other mono ethers were evaluated. The monomethyl ether was found to be superior to ethyl and butyl mono ethers when tested under realistic conditions. Of several compounds evaluated for use as potential or standby fuel-soluble biocides, arsenosobenzene at a concentration of three ppm in the fuel was effective when tested under realistic conditions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0460386

Entities

People

  • Charles E. Wilkes
  • Howard M. Hodge
  • Ralph R. Cockey
  • Warren P. Iverson

Organizations

  • United States Army Biological Warfare Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Alkenes
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bacteria
  • Containers
  • Ethers
  • Fuel Additives
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Jet Engine Fuels
  • Materials
  • Microorganisms
  • Sodium Compounds
  • Storage Tanks
  • Sulfur Compounds

Readers

  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology