Accession Number:

ADA288361

Title:

Evaluation of Commercial Fuel Tank Water Absorbers.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.,

Corporate Author:

TACOM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI

Personal Author(s):

• Williams, William R.

Report Date:

1994-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

18.0

Abstract:

This report describes the laboratory evaluation of three types of commercial fuel tank water absorber cartridges and a limited field test of one type. Evaluation included absorbance effectiveness, possible deleterious effects on the fuel, and design integrity. Results are discussed together with the potential for use by the Army.

Descriptors:

• *FUEL SYSTEMS
• *ABSORBERS(EQUIPMENT)
• LABORATORY TESTS
• WATER
• FIELD TESTS
• WATER ABSORPTION TESTS
• DECONTAMINATION EQUIPMENT
• REFUELING PUMPS
• COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT

Subject Categories:

• Pumps, Filters, Pipes, Tubing, Fittings and Valves

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE