Tests of blending and correlation of distillate fuel propertiesThe development of a fuel test matrix, results from tests of several blends of distillate aircraft fuels, and the use of correlations in formulation determination during a NASA-sponsored program to identify new aircraft fuels are described. The program was initiated in order to characterize fuel blends which are appropriate for different types of combustors in use and under development. The fuels were required to feature a specified range of properties. Attention is given to fuel volatility, hydrogen content, aromatic content, freezing point, kinematic viscosity, and naphthalene content. Paraffinic and naphtenic base stocks were employed, using alkyl benzene, naphthene benzenes, and naphthalenes to adjust the blend properties. Categories for the test fuels comprised source-controlled and composition controlled fuels. Test results and compositions of various fuels are provided.
Document ID
19830029832
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Erwin, J. (Southwest Research Inst. San Antonio, TX, United States)
Bowden, J. N. (Southwest Research Institute San Antonio, TX, United States)