The FAA Technical Center has evaluated straight methanol and ethanol fuels using an aircraft fuel system and engine which were installed on a dynamometer. The results of this program identified the conditions which should be used for hot fuel certification. Stoichiometric air-to-fuel ratios were identified as the most likely to result in either detonation or pre-ignition, and some material compatibility and operational problems were noted. The additional of small amounts of denaturing agents did not adversely affect the vapor lock behavior of the fuels. Straight methyl-tertiary-butyl ether was also evaluated. This material's high octane rating, moderate volatility, and relatively high energy density make it an attractive candidate when compared against either ethanol or methanol.


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    Title :

    Straight alcohol fuels for general aviation aircraft


    Additional title:

    Unverzweigte aliphatische Alkoholkraftstoffe fuer Flugzeugmotoren


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    SAE-Papers ; Apr ; 1-8


    Publication date :

    1989


    Size :

    8 Seiten, 8 Bilder, 5 Tabellen, 4 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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