Fully Fueled TACOM Vehicle Storage Test Program.

Abstract

This report discusses the results of a program to monitor the quality of fuel stored at ambient conditions in newly built M60-A3 battle tanks. The vehicles were in storage for up to two years. The fuel tanks in the vehicles were filled with diesel fuel to reduce fuel system deterioration and to allow the vehicles to be exercised at regular intervals. The fuel was treated with a stabilizer-additive package to reduce fuel degradation, and with a biocide to prevent any microbiological growth in the fuel system. Selected vehicles were sampled at 3-month intervals, and the fuel samples were analyzed at AFLRL. Test results showed that the fuel remained clean and stable throughout the storage period. No fuel-related problems were encountered with operation of the vehicles either at TACOM or at the user's location upon receipt.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA114312

Entities

People

  • L. L. Bundy
  • L. L. Stavinoha
  • S. R. Westbrook

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

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

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Artillery
  • Department Of Defense
  • Diesel Fuels
  • Filters
  • Fuel Additives
  • Fuel Filters
  • Fuel Oils
  • Fuel Tanks
  • High Temperature
  • Jet Engine Fuels
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Testing
  • Military Research

Fields of Study

  • Agricultural and Food sciences

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