MULTIPURPOSE TYPE I (MP-1) FUEL FOR ANTARCTIC USE

Abstract

The specifications for a multipurpose fuel, MP-1 (MIL-F-23188) have been developed by the Bureau of Naval Weapons. This fuel, proposed for use in 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 diesel engines, space heaters, emergency camp stoves, and lanterns. These tests have indicated MP-1 is a satisfactory substitute for DF-A (diesel fuel, arctic) in medium and high speed diesel engines, and in pot-type space heaters. MP-1 is not recommended as a regular fuel for pressurized, commercial camp stoves and lanterns which normally burn white gasoline, although under urgent conditions, it may be used in these units for short periods of time.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0484877

Entities

People

  • William W. Watson

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Engineering
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Chambers
  • Creep
  • Diesel Fuels
  • Engineering
  • Fuel Injection
  • Fuel Systems
  • Generators
  • Ignition
  • Ignition Lag
  • Injectors
  • Low Temperature
  • Petroleum
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Turbines

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Polar and Arctic Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster