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Heating and Efficiency Comparison of a Fischer-Tropsch (FT) Fuel, JP-8+100, and Blends in a Three-Cup Combustor SectorIn order to realize alternative fueling for military and commercial use, the industry has set forth guidelines that must be met by each fuel. These aviation fueling requirements are outlined in MIL-DTL-83133F(2008) or ASTM D 7566-Annex standards and are classified as drop-in fuel replacements. This paper provides combustor performance data for synthetic-paraffinic-kerosene- (SPK-) type (Fisher-Tropsch (FT)) fuel and blends with JP-8+100, relative to JP-8+100 as baseline fueling. Data were taken at various nominal inlet conditions: 75 psia (0.52 MPa) at 500 aF (533 K), 125 psia (0.86 MPa) at 625 aF (603 K), 175 psia (1.21 MPa) at 725 aF (658 K), and 225 psia (1.55 MPa) at 790 aF (694 K). Combustor performance analysis assessments were made for the change in flame temperatures, combustor efficiency, wall temperatures, and exhaust plane temperatures at 3%, 4%, and 5% combustor pressure drop (% P) for fuel:air ratios (F/A) ranging from 0.010 to 0.025. Significant general trends show lower liner temperatures and higher flame and combustor outlet temperatures with increases in FT fueling relative to JP-8+100 fueling. The latter affects both turbine efficiency and blade/vane life. In general, 100% SPK-FT fuel and blends with JP-8+100 produce less particulates and less smoke and have lower thermal impact on combustor hardware.
Document ID
20120010524
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Thomas, Anna E.
(Georgia Inst. of Tech. Atlanta, GA, United States)
Shouse, Dale T.
(Air Force Research Lab. Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, United States)
Neuroth, Craig
(Air Force Research Lab. Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, United States)
Lynch, Amy
(Air Force Research Lab. Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, United States)
Frayne, Charles W.
(Air Force Research Lab. Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, United States)
Stutrud, Jeffrey S.
(Air Force Research Lab. Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, United States)
Corporan, Edwin
(Air Force Research Lab. Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, United States)
Hankins, Terry
(Air Force Research Lab. Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, United States)
Saxena, Nikita T.
(Tufts Univ. Medford, MA, United States)
Hendricks, Robert C.
(NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 26, 2013
Publication Date
June 11, 2012
Subject Category
Propellants And Fuels
Report/Patent Number
GT2012-70008
E-18105
Meeting Information
Meeting: ASME Turbo Expo 2012
Location: Copenhagen
Country: Denmark
Start Date: June 11, 2012
End Date: June 15, 2012
Funding Number(s)
WBS: WBS 561581.02.08.03.16.03
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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