THE USE OF ANTARCTIC, MULTI-PURPOSE (MP-1) FUEL IN SPACE HEATERS, CAMP STOVES, AND LANTERNS

Abstract

The specifications for a multi-purpose fuel, MP-1 (MIL-F-23188) have been developed by the Bureau of Naval Weapons. This fuel, proposed for use at Antarctica in aircraft turbines, diesel engines, and space heaters, has received prior approval for use in C-130 and C-135 aircraft. The current study was undertaken to determine its suitability for use in space heaters, emergency camp stoves, and lanterns. The tests indicate that, as a fuel for pot type space heaters, MP-1 is superior to the presently used DF-A, space heater fuel. MP-1 is not recommended as a regular fuel for pressurized camp stoves and lanterns which normally burn white gasoline. Under emergency conditions, however, MP-1 can be used in these units for short periods of time.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 10, 1965
Accession Number
AD0471241

Entities

People

  • Judith J. Wise
  • William W. Watson

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chambers
  • Civil Engineering
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Chambers
  • Compression Ignition
  • Emergencies
  • Engineering
  • Fires
  • Fuels
  • Generators
  • Ignition
  • Low Temperature
  • Materials
  • Space Heaters
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Turbines

Readers

  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Military Science
  • Petroleum Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster