SPONTANEOUS IGNITION OF KEROSENE (AVTUR) VAPOUR: THE EFFECT OF THE RATIO, VESSEL SURFACE AREA TO VOLUME.
Abstract
The minimum spontaneous ignition temperature of kerosene vapour in an 18 in diameter stainless steel sphere is shown to be raised by the insertion of additional metal surfaces into the vessel. On the basis of the ratio, surface area/volume, the results correlate well with minimum spontaneous ignition temperatures measured in 'empty' vessels varying in diameter from 18 in to 1 in. It appears that metal inserts could be designed for installation in aircraft high temperature enclosures, including the fuel tanks of supersonic aircraft. By such means, reduction of ignition hazards should be realised. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0661182
Entities
People
- R. G. White
Organizations
- Royal Aircraft Establishment