This report describes the results of a study into the behavior of several alternate fuels that are under consideration for use in general aviation aircraft engines. The study consisted of a literature search and engine tests using a dynamometer. The literature search identified material compatibility problems and possible solutions to these problems. For the engine tests, a number of gasoline/alcohol blends were prepared using both ethanol and methanol in varying concentrations and the vapor lock behavior was identified. Neat alcohols and methyl-tertiary-butyl ether were also used in the engine and special operational conditions and problems were identified.


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    Title :

    Alternate Fuels for General Aviation Aircraft with Spark Ignition Engines


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    95 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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