Fuels Flashcards
JP- 5
NATO CODE: F-44
Flash Point: 140 Degrees F
Freezing Point: -51 Degrees F
JP- 8
NATO Code: F-34
Flash Point: 100 Degrees F
Freezing Point: -58 Degrees F
Mogas
NATO Code: F-46
Octane Rate: 83 Grade
Freesing Point: -41 Degrees F
Flash Point
Lowest temp of a fuel at whuch suffiecient vapor is liberated from the fuel surface to form a combustible mixture with air
Volatility
Rate which liquids will change from liquid to gas
Most common solid contamination?
Rust
Most common contamination?
Water
Particulate matter separated into two catergories, what are they?
Coarse & Fine Matter
What matter is greater than 10 microns?
Coarse matter
What matter is 10 microns or less?
Fine matter
Unintentional mixing of different types of petroleum products such as JP- 5 and JP-8
Commingling
What microorganism is the major source responsible for problems with microbiological growth?
Fungus
What is term for the line where water and fuel meet?
Interface
Where do living organisms grow in fuel/water?
Interface
What fuel is kerosene based?
JP-5
F-44