Impact Study of Synthetic and Alternative Fuel Usage in Army Aircraft Propulsion Systems.

Abstract

The U.S. Army is concerned about the quality of future aircraft fuels and their compatibility with current engines and aircraft fuel systems. This impact study of synthetic and alternate fuel usage on Army aircraft propulsion and fuel systems addresses four technical areas: (1) The fuel scenario for Army aviation gas turbine fuels; (2) The effects of initial properties or the performance and durability of engine and fuel system components; (3) The identification of engines and fuel system components used in Army aircraft and their interface with the fuel; and (4) A review of qualification and certification procedures. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA111046

Entities

People

  • C. A. Moses
  • M. L. Valtierra

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airframes
  • Army Aircraft
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Fuel Systems
  • Gas Turbines
  • Hydrocarbon Fuels
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Military Aviation
  • Nitrile Rubber
  • Turbines

Readers

  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design