Establishment of Procedural Methodology and Data Interpretation for Fuel Quality Evaluation.

Abstract

This report summarizes the results of a program to monitor fuel quality and fuel usage parameters at four test sites. The program was intended to provide baseline data for a demonstration that shale-derived fuels are acceptable for use in aircraft and in ground vehicles and equipment. Fuel samples (diesel or JP -4) were obtained and analyzed for specification conformance. Fuel usage was monitored as was the usage of fuel wetted components at each test site. Other data obtained included results of the Army Oil Analysis Program (AOAP) and vehicle operational data. Methods of sampling, sample analysis, data analysis, and reporting are discussed. An overview of the results is also presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA173872

Entities

People

  • Edwin C. Owens
  • L. L. Bundy
  • L. L. Stavinoha
  • S. R. Westbrook
  • W. E. Butler Jr.

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Burning Rate
  • Contamination
  • Contracts
  • Diesel Fuels
  • Engineering
  • Fuels
  • Ground Vehicles
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Monitoring
  • Petroleum
  • Research Facilities
  • Storage Tanks
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Agricultural and Food sciences

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Business Analytics
  • Petroleum Engineering