Characterization of an On-Spec, Commercial Grade, Jet A and A Near-Off-Spec Military F-24; Evaluation of +100 Thermal Stability Package

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Abstract:

This report presents the data and findings for the analysis of two aviation fuels using the fuel system simulator FSS.One is a commercially sourced Jet A, referred to as Gulf Coast, which meets all criteria in the Jet A specification. The other fuel is an F-24 obtained from Fort McCoy Garrison in Wisconsin. The F-24 fuel, referred to as McCoy, when initially received at Fort McCoy, failed the Jet Fuel Thermal Oxidative Test JFTOT breakpoint criteria. The analysis ofthe fuels using the FSS showed the Gulf Coast fuel to be representative of a quality aviation fuel. It exhibited low- to no thermal stability issues low- to no-coke deposition within the fuel lines of the FSS and low- to no-hysteresis on the critical valves within the fuel system. In stark contrast, the results obtained for the McCoy fuel showed extreme thermal stability problemshigh coke deposition within the fuel lines of the FSS and moderate to severe hysteresis on the critical valves within the fuel system.

Author(s):
Morris, Robert Jr W. ; Shardo, James R. ; Marcum, Grady ; Lewis, William K. ; Wrzesinski, Paul J. ; Bunker, Christopher E.
Author Organization(s):
Fuels Branch, Turbine Engine Division, Air Force Research Laboratory Wright-Patterson Air Force Base United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,01 Apr 2016,01 Sep 2017
Pagination:
0467

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFRL-RQ-WP-TR-2018-0029, AFRL/RQTF-AFRL-RQ-WP-TR-2018-0029
Project Number(s):
5330
Monitor Series:
AFRL-RQ-WP-TR-2018-0029
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_8.2_Shape
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
thermal stability, FUEL SYSTEMS, simulators, fuels
Field(s)/Group(s):
Fuels
Keyword(s):
Jet A, F 24, 100, Ft McCoy fuel, Gulf Coast fuel, FUEL SYSTEM simulator
Report Date:
2018 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2018 Mar 30