A New Approach to the Combustion Chemistry of Low Cetane Number Jet Fuels
Abstract
The objective of this project consists in analyzing the combustion of jet fuels at low temperatures, specifically JP-8. This objective is motivated by the ArmyÕs single fuel initiative which states that diesel engines should be able to run using jet fuel when necessary. A problem arises when using JP-8. Some of the fuel that the Army would have to use is composed of synthetic alternative fuels. Even though these synthetic fuels satisfy JP-8 specifications, they may have lower cetane numbers. It is critical for the Army to understand the chemistry of low cetane fuels at low temperatures in order to fulfil its single fuel initiative. A series of experiments will be conducted to create a data base that will help the Army have a better understanding of low temperature chemical kinetics of low cetane number jet fuels. Also, these data will be used to create detailed models that will allow the Army to do simulations matching real diesel engine conditions running on JP-8 or one of its alternatives.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 11, 2018
- Source ID
- W911NF1610063
Entities
People
- Kenneth Brezinsky
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- United States Army
- University of Illinois at Chicago