Title :
Analysis of flow electrification in fuel distribution systems
Author :
Dean, James C. ; Williams, George M.
Author_Institution :
Hercules Inc., Rocket Center, WV, USA
fDate :
Sept. 28 1991-Oct. 4 1991
Abstract :
An examination is made of flow electrification in typical automotive fuel distribution systems consisting of a fuel tank, pump, insulating fuel lines, and filter. Factors influencing the degree of electrification and the failure mechanisms of these fuel systems are discussed. Various experimental techniques which may be used to characterize flow electrification in any fuel distribution system are reviewed. An analysis methodology is presented which allows charge density data to be used to quantitatively assess the probability of an external electrical discharge or dielectric breakdown of the pipe wall.<>
Keywords :
fuel; static electrification; automotive systems; charge density; dielectric breakdown; external electrical discharge; filter; flow electrification; fuel distribution systems; fuel tank; insulating fuel lines; pipe wall; pump; Automotive engineering; Conducting materials; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Electrostatic discharge; Failure analysis; Filters; Fuels; Plastic insulation; Solids; Temperature distribution;
Conference_Titel :
Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, 1991., Conference Record of the 1991 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Dearborn, MI, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0453-5
DOI :
10.1109/IAS.1991.178226
