Development of the Test Kit for Fuel Acid Contamination.
Abstract
This report describes efforts to develop a test method for determining the presence of a fuel acid contaminant used as a possible anti-materiel agent in military fuels. The test method must be usable in a field environment. After investigation of the properties of candidate agents and evaluation of a substitution reaction detection method, the use of pH indicator solutions following water extraction was determined to be the most appropriate for this application. The report also describes the fabrication of test models of the Test Kit for Fuel Acid Contamination for use by troops in the latter stages of Operation Desert Storm. A copy of a draft Purchase Description that can be used for possible future procurement is included. jg
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA291953
Entities
People
- Bill Williams
- Shing-bong Chen
Organizations
- Tank-automotive and Armaments Command