Chemical and Physical Study of Fuels Gelled with Carbohydrate Resins

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Abstract:

A carbohydrate derivative was designed as a gelling agent for turbine fuel. The gelling agent is effective in reducing the fire hazzard of the fuel. The free flowing gelled fuel could be adapted readily to existing fuel systems. The rheological profile of this gelled fuel was established over a range of conditions, by means of a rotating viscometer, Rotovisco Viscometer, equipped with special measuring heads. Among the rheological parameters which were measured, the viscoelasticity of the gelled fuel appears likely to be a major factor in contributing to the crash-safe character of the fuel. Pertinent physical properties and microbiological data were also compiled to demonstrate that the fuel gelled with the carbohydrate based gelling agent is compatible with present aircraft fuel systems.

Author(s):
Teng, James ; Lucas, James M.
Author Organization(s):
ANHEUSER-BUSCH INC ST LOUIS MO
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 22 Jun 1970-2 Feb 1971
Pagination:
0108

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FAA-RD-71-43, FAA-NA-71-18
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DOT-FA70NA-497
Monitor Series:
71-43, 71-18, FAA-RD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_6.2_Enterprise Services; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*AIRCRAFT ENGINES, *JET ENGINE FUELS, *FUEL THICKENERS, *CARBOHYDRATES, VISCOELASTICITY, COMPATIBILITY, THERMAL STABILITY, SHEAR STRESSES, MICROORGANISMS, FIRE SAFETY, GELS, VISCOSITY, ADDITIVES, RHEOLOGY, AVIATION SAFETY, AIRCRAFT FIRES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Safety Engineering, Fuels
Keyword(s):
*GELLING AGENTS, *GELLED JET ENGINE FUELS
Report Date:
1971 Sep 01