Refueling Tanker Truck Temperature Measurements
Abstract
In support of efforts involving thermal management studies, an instrumentation package was assembled to monitor the temperature of refueling tank trucks (specifically for the Oshkosh Rl1 refueling truck). As part of the program, two trucks were temporarily instrumented at two Air Force bases to log temperatures over a period of 1 to 4 weeks. The first instrumentation installation was performed at WPAFB and the data acquisition covered a 6-day period from June 6th to June 23rd. The second instrumentation package was installed at Nellis AFB and the data acquisition covered a 4-week period from July 13th to August 13th. The maximum measured temperatures occurred at Nellis AFB in late July (tanker skin; 168 F, air space above the fuel; 136 F, fuel; 112 F). The data taken was also used to validate a two-dimensional computer model.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA435147
Entities
People
- James R. Shardo
- Jamie S. Ervin
- Marlin D. Vangsness
- Theodore F. Williams
Organizations
- University of Dayton