CHARACTERISTICS OF MICROCONTAMINATIONS IN AVERAGE DISTILLATE FUELS
Abstract
Microcontaminations in fuels are formed as a result of the physico- chemical reaction of compounds with ashy elements, high-molecular tarry compounds and moisture. Compounds with ashy elements fall into the fuel as a result of corrosion of the apparatus and transportation media, wear of friction component mechanisms, the carrying in of dust from the air, and the washing out of certain fillers of plastic materials. Formation of much larger contamination particles takes place basically on account of enlargement of small particles characteristic of high dispersion systems. Under the effect of temperature, of mixing, of excessive pressure and other factors, formation of particles with the dimension of 0.1 to 1 microns and their further packing increases sharply. To prevent or limit fuel contamination and to permit proper exploitation of fuel economy, it is advisable to make systematic removal of moisture from the fuel, and to prevent the formation of high molecular tar particles and penetration into the fuel of compounds with 'ashy' elements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 17, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0625149
Entities
People
- V. N. Zrelov
- Ya. B. Chertkov
Organizations
- National Air and Space Intelligence Center