AN INVESTIGATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF JET ENGINE FUELS FOR SUPERSONIC TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT.
Abstract
A program was carried out to identify potential fuel system problem areas and to provide a basis for evaluating the potentialities of small-scale fuel thermal stability test techniques. The program included (1) development of fuel system environmental conditions; (2) design, construction, and operation of a large-scale fuel test rig under simulated Mach 2-1/2 and Mach 3 conditions using a commercial Jet A fuel; and (3) small-scale testing of a range of aviation turbine fuels. Potential problem areas such as tanks, filters, heat exchangers, fuel manifolds, and fuel nozzles in which fuel degradation could cause deposits and affect operation were identified. Small-scale, steady-state fuel evaluation techniques showed promise of being able to predict large-scale service type operation. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0476744