Electrostatic Charging in Reticulated Foam

Abstract

Experiments were carried out to determine the effect of a number of parameters on electrostatic charging inside reticulated-foam-filled aircraft fuel tanks during refueling operations. Tests with anti-static additives showed that a fuel conductivity of approximately 50 pS/m is sufficient to suppress all sparking provided fuel systems are designed so that fuel with a high discharge velocity is not directed into the foam.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA098526

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  • J. S. Mills

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Charge Transfer
  • Conductivity
  • Contracts
  • Electric Fields
  • Flow Rate
  • Fuel Systems
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Government Procurement
  • Low Light Levels
  • Low Temperature
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Military Aircraft
  • Test Facilities

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