Technologies for Testing Fuel Quality: Approaches for the Petroleum Quality Analysis System (PQAS)

Abstract

The Petroleum Quality Analysis System (PQAS) was demonstrated in a recently completed PDRR (Program Definition and Risk Reduction) phase. The PDRR phase demonstrated several new technologies for testing fuel quality. Over 20 fuel-quality properties were analyzed using these technologies. Since that time, CASCOM (Combined Arms Support Command) has shortened the list of required tests. This shift in attitude toward performance requirements signals a new responsibility for TARDEC to further refine the list of required tests and consider future requirements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA393948

Entities

People

  • S. R. Westbrook

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aviation Fuels
  • Aviation Gasoline
  • Combustion
  • Diesel Fuels
  • Flash Point
  • Fuel Systems
  • Fuels
  • Heat Of Combustion
  • Ignition
  • Infrared Spectroscopy
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Research Facilities
  • Standards
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design