Generation of Electrostatic Charge in Fuel Handling Systems: A Literature Survey.

Abstract

A review is presented on the status of research on the generation and dissipation of electrostatic charge by hydrocarbon liquids and fuels, with emphasis on the period 1973-1980. Both metallic and nonmetallic fuel handling systems are covered, including the special problems encountered in aircraft fuel tanks filled with polyurethane foam. The review stresses recent advances and presents opportunities for future research in some neglected, but nonetheless fundamentals areas affecting the charge generation process. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 24, 1981
Accession Number
ADA106056

Entities

People

  • Joseph T. Leonard

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Alkanes
  • Aviation Gasoline
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Flash Point
  • Hydrocarbon Fuels
  • Jet Engine Fuels
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Petroleum Industry

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Plasma Physics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design