The characterization of jet fuel is a necessary but difficult process to ensure aviation excellence. Aromatic compounds play an important role in the physical and chemical properties of jet fuel. They are believed to primarily affect the swelling of fuel system elastomers and impact the fuel's energy output per unit mass. Thus, the quantity and speciation of aromatic compounds are important variables when creating or approving different fuel blends. As jet fuel composition changes to meet the needs of new technologies and mission requirements, it is important to reexamine their aromatic content. Samples of multiple grades of Naval Aviation fuel, including bio-jet fuel, were analyzed for aromatic composition using HPLC, GC-MS, and GC-FID. These results further expand the current understanding of the chemical characteristics of Naval Aviation jet fuels.

Characterization of aromatic compounds in naval aviation jet fuels

245th National Meeting (2013)

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