Title :
Thermal stability testing of Fischer-Tropsch fuel and various blends with Jet A, as well as aromatic blend additives
Author :
Klettlinger, J. ; Rich, R. ; Yen, C. ; Surgenor, A.
Abstract :
Fischer-Tropsch (F-T) jet fuel composition differs from petroleum-based, conventional commercial jet fuel because of differences in feedstock and production methodology. Fischer-Tropsch fuel typically has a lower aromatic and sulfur content and consists primarily of iso and normal parafins. The ASTM D3241 specification for Jet Fuel Thermal Oxidation Test (JFTOT) break point testing method was used to test the breakpoint of a baseline conventional Jet A, a commercial grade F-T jet fuel, and various blends of this F-T fuel in Jet A. The testing completed in this report was supported by the NASA Fundamental Aeronautics Subsonics Fixed Wing Project.
Keywords :
additives; fuel; thermal stability; Fischer-Tropsch fuel; aromatic blend additives; jet fuel thermal oxidation test break point testing method; thermal stability testing; Fuels; Heating; Marketing and sales; Particle measurements; Rubber; Testing; Visualization; Alternative Fuel; Break Point Testing; Fischer-Tropsch Fuel; Thermal Stability;
Conference_Titel :
Energytech, 2011 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Cleveland, OH
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0777-3
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0775-9
DOI :
10.1109/EnergyTech.2011.5948544