Evaluation of JP-5 Turbine Fuel in the Single Cylinder Cue 1790 Diesel Engine.
Abstract
The performance test compared fuel consumption and horsepower of the CUE 1970 when operating on JP-5 turbine fuel in place of Diesell fuel while the endurance test compared engine wear and deposits when operating the CUE 1790 on JP-5 instead of diesel fuel. The performance test indicated no change in power and a 3 + or - 1-percent increase in fuel consumption. The endurance test indicated no change to slightly less wear, less deposits, no change in the oil consumption rate, and nothing unusual or excessive in the used oil analyses. Analysis of the JP-5 indicated a cetane number within diesel fuel specifications. Although further tests are necessary to define the effect of random variables on the test results, from this test it can be concluded that the use of JP-5 in the CUE 1790 resulted in no appreciable loss in performance or service life. As a result, JP-5 is considered to be a satisfactory alternative fuel for use in the AVDS 1790-2C diesel engine.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA078666
Entities
People
- Richard B. Moon
Organizations
- Southwest Research Institute