The Effect of Aviation Fuels Containing Low Amounts of Static Dissipater Additive on Electrostatic Charge Generation
Abstract
The purpose of the CRC program was to determine whether commingled fuels containing low levels of static dissipater additive pose any additional electrostatic hazard over unadditized fuel. Specifically, the program conducted the necessary experiments to determine electrostatic effects of commingled fuels containing static dissipater additive with a conductivity less than 50 picoSiemens/meter (pS/m). It was also a goal of this program to survey existing systems and make an assessment whether future fueling systems could cause additional electrostatic hazards during the fueling operation. In order to achieve these goals, it was the scope of this program: To assess the range of conductivities present in Jet A at various locations; To assess the charging tendency of Jet A presently being used in the United States; To perform laboratory scale tests to further study the charging tendency of ASA-3 and Stadis 450 in both commingled Jet A and clay treated Jet A as needed to verify the results of the other tests; To develop a database of the residence times typical of existing fueling systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA280075