AN EVALUATION OF THE STATIC CHARGE REDUCER FOR REDUCING ELECTROSTATIC HAZARDS IN THE HANDLING OF HYDROCARBON FUELS

Abstract

The report describes the results of an experimental evaluation of the Static Charge Reducer. The Static Charge Reducer is a device which automatically neutralizes an electrically charged fuel as the fuel flows through it. The tests conducted confirmed the claims that the Static Charge Reducer would reduce the charge density of a flowing hydrocarbon fuel to below 30 microcoulombs per cubic meter. The tests also indicate that two corrosion inhibitor fuel additives significantly affect the electrical conductivity of fuel containing the ASA-3 antistatic additive.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0712368

Entities

People

  • Charles R. Martel

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Air Force
  • Charge Density
  • Conductivity
  • Dielectric Permittivity
  • Dielectrics
  • Electrical Conductivity
  • Electrical Properties
  • Electricity
  • Flow Rate
  • Fuel Additives
  • Hydrocarbon Fuels
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Static Electricity

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  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Plasma Physics.