A wide variety of studies on the potential effects of broadened-specification fuels on future aircraft engines and fuel systems are summarized. The compositions and characteristics of aircraft fuels that may be derived from current and future crude-oil sources are described, and the most critical properties that may effect aircraft engines and fuel systems are identified and discussed. The problems that are most likely to be encountered because of changes in selected fuel properties are explored; and the related effects on engine performance, component durability and maintenance, and aircraft fuel-system performance are examined. The ability of current technology to accept possible future fuel specification changes is assessed and selected technological advances that can reduce the severity of the potential problems are illustrated.


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    Title :

    Effect of Broadened-Specification Fuels on Aircraft Engines and Fuel Systems


    Contributors:
    R. A. Rudey (author)

    Publication date :

    1979


    Size :

    25 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English