JET FUEL QUALITY CONSIDERATIONS

The compatibility of advanced combustion systems with the highly aromatic contents of synthetic fuels processed from coal or oil shale is discussed. A significant saving in fuel cost can be realized by using aviation kerosenes having higher densities. Thus, fuels of higher aromatic content -- often believed to be of inferior quality by some individuals -- may actually be considered premium fuel by some operators. A representative of one large domestic airline claims that he can save approximately half a million dollars annually in fuel costs by using fuels containing one percent more aromatics.

• Corporate Authors:

  Shell Oil Company

  1 Shell Plaza, P.O. Box 2463
  Houston, TX  United States  77001
• Authors:
  • Shayeson, M W
• Publication Date: 1977

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 26-31
• Serial:
  • Shell Aviation News
  • Volume: 443
  • Issue Number: 439

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aircraft; Aircraft fuels; Airlines; Combustion; Engines; Fuel conservation; Jet engine fuels; Jet propelled aircraft; Ratings; Synthetic fuels
• Uncontrolled Terms: Aircraft engines
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Energy; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00172704
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: No. 440
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 14 1978 12:00AM