Alternate Fuels for General Aviation Aircraft with Spark Ignition Engines.
Abstract
This report describes the results of a study into the behavior of several alternate fuels that are under consideration for use in general aviation aircraft engines. The study consisted of a literature search and engine tests using a dynamometer. The literature search identified material compatibility problems and possible solutions to these problems. For the engine tests, a number of gasoline/alcohol blends were prepared using both ethanol and methanol in varying concentrations and the vapor lock behavior was identified. Neat alcohols and methyl-tertiary-butyl ether were also used in the engine and special operational conditions and problems were identified.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA196582
Entities
People
- Augusto M. Ferrara
Organizations
- Federal Aviation Administration