High Density Jet Fuel Supply and Specifications

Abstract

High-density Kerosene type jet fuels are being examined by the US Air Force in order to increase the range of volumetrically limited military aircraft. Present JP-8 fuels range from 37 to 51 API (0.775-0.840 g/cc) and contain approximately 124,000 Btu/gal (net). Target high-density fuels of less than 37 API (0.84 g/cc) would have net heating values greater than 130,000 Btu/ gal and could extend aircraft range as much as 15%. Two sources of these types of fuels, straight-run cuts from naphthenic crude oils and refinery hydrocracker product streams, were examined as to availability, quality of the product, and need for further processing. Results of that study are reported here. Keywords: Fuel, Aircraft, Supply, High Density, Jet Fuel, JP-8, JP-8X, Fuel Availability, Kerosene.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA178559

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  • Carl M. Smits

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  • Battelle Memorial Institute

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  • Aeronautical Laboratories
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