Turbine Fuel Alternatives (Near Term)

Abstract

This report discusses the results of a study which investigated several alternatives for turbine fuels, which are being considered for use in the near term, with the intent of identifying the necessary certification criteria. The fuels investigated include Jet-A/ethanol blends, Jet-A/methanol blends, JP-4/ethanol blends, and neat ethanol. The tests were conducted using a T-63 turboshaft engine, which was mounted on the Technical Center's dynamometer. The use of dual fuel systems was also considered. A short series of flight tests was conducted with a T-34, Mentor aircraft. These tests were used to identify the operating conditions which might result in elevated fuel temperature.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA219405

Entities

People

  • Augusto M. Ferrara

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Alcohols
  • Altitude
  • Check Valves
  • Combustion
  • Fuel Consumption
  • Fuel Lines
  • Fuel Systems
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Generators
  • International Airports
  • Materials
  • Phase Separation
  • Steady State
  • Turbines
  • Turboshaft Engines
  • United States

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  • Petroleum Engineering