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Surface fouling in aviation fuels: An isothermal chemical study

Journal Article · · Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2816590· OSTI ID:244701
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  1. Systems Research Labs., Inc., Dayton, OH (United States)
Surface fouling in aircraft fuel lines that results from autoxidation of aviation fuel remains a serious and very complicated problem. This area has been studied using two Jet-A fuels, POSF-2827 and POSF-2980. The results of a series of dynamic experiments conducted in a single-pass, tubular heat exchanger operated at very slow flow rates under near-isothermal conditions are reported herein. Such studies, by minimizing complications resulting from fluid dynamics and heat flow, constitute a simpler global approach to the chemistry of fouling. The basis for the selection of experimental test conditions is discussed, and data from measurements of dissolved oxygen and surface deposition as a function of fuel stress duration are presented. The effects of parameters such as reaction temperature, tube diameter, experimental test time, and fuel dopants are considered.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
244701
Report Number(s):
CONF-950629--
Journal Information:
Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, Journal Name: Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 118; ISSN JETPEZ; ISSN 0742-4795
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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