Impact of future fuel properties on aircraft engines and fuel systemsThe effect of modifications in hydrocarbon jet fuels specifications on engine performance, component durability and maintenance, and aircraft fuel system performance is discussed. Specific topics covered include: specific fuel consumption; ignition at relight limits; exhaust emissions; combustor liner temperatures; carbon deposition; gum formation in fuel nozzles, erosion and corrosion of turbine blades and vanes; deposits in fuel system heat exchangers; and pumpability and flowability of the fuel. Data that evaluate the ability of current technology aircraft to accept fuel specification changes are presented, and selected technological advances that can reduce the severity of the problems are described and discussed.
Document ID
19790005026
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Rudey, R. A. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Grobman, J. S. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1978
Publication Information
Publication: AGARD Aircraft Eng. Future Fuels and Energy Conserv.