THE EFFECTS OF A JET FUEL ANTI-ICING ADDITIVE ON FUEL TANK LININGS

Abstract

The Navy currently is studying the possibility of incorporating an anti-icing additive (AIA) consisting mainly of methyl cellosolve in its jet fuels. A question has arisen as to the effect this additive might have on organic linings now generally used in fuel storage tanks. Test panels coated with the various approved lining materials were immersed for 12 months in a waterfuel mixture containing this anti-icing additive in progressively increasing amounts, ranging from 0 to 100% in the aqueous phase. Results at the end of 12 months indicate that there is significantly less blister formation, both in size and density, of linings exposed to 20 to 40% concentrations of anti-icing additive than of linings exposed to higher and lower concentrations. The concentration limits which the additive would reach in water in normal service are in the 20 to 40% range.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 19, 1965
Accession Number
AD0620170

Entities

People

  • G. E. Rohl
  • J. E. Cowling

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aviation Fuels
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Ethers
  • Films
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Fuels
  • Jet Engine Fuels
  • Materials
  • Mixtures
  • Polyurethanes
  • Storage Tanks
  • Test Methods

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