Know the type of aircraft fuel~Mechanical engineering part 1

isanaceh (36)in #engineering • 7 years ago

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An initial discussion with me about the type of aircraft fuel. Hopefully, you can understand and be used for all.

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Fuel is an energy derived from a material through a processing process so that it becomes energy.the fuel contains heat energy that can be released and manipulated.The fuel drug used to run a machine. Knowing the type of fuel for an airplane, in essence, fuel is like a food for humans. Fuel for aircraft is available in two types, namely Avtur and Avgas. Here we will discuss what are the differences and advantages of each type of fuel?

Aviation Turbine Fuel
In the aviation world, some commercial aircraft use aviation fuel as main. Avtur stands for Aviation Turbine Fuel. In the world of international aviation, this fuel is also called the Jet A-1 because there are so many jet type aircraft that use this fuel. The basic ingredients to make Avtur are kerosene. If you've ever cooked using an oil stove, then the used kerosene is the basic material in the manufacture of Avtur aircraft fuel. And the color is also bright to yellow.

Aviation Gasoline

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If you think that Avgas is a fuel of gas, then you are wrong! Avgas stands for Aviation Gasoline, namely a kind of gasoline that is processed specifically for the purposes of aviation (aviation). Generally, aircraft that have internal combustion chamber using the Avgas fuel type. It means only aircraft that use engine Piston Engine that can use this type of fuel. Unlike gasoline (gasoline) used for motor vehicles, gasoline processed into Avgas has a higher octane value making the engine cleaner. The nature of this fuel is flammable, even at normal temperatures. Avgas is also rapidly evaporating. Then the only aircraft that have internal combustion chamber can use this fuel.

And there are several types of fuel again, which is being investigated by the researcher's researchers that type of biofuel aircraft fuel, this type of fuel is also considered to be the best alternative in the future. As we know that petroleum supplies are running low and making production costs more expensive. By using other types of fuels, it is expected that in the future all aircraft will use environmentally friendly fuel and do not damage nature. What is the latest biofuel fuel?

The biofuel used is fuel derived from wood waste. Although not using biofuel fuel as a whole, but the combination of 20% of wood waste biofuel with Avtur has managed to fly a Jet from Seattle Tacoma airport to Reagan airport located in DC. This is the only aircraft in the world that successfully flies using biofuel fuel. Although still in development stage, Moreover, biofuels are considered cheaper and have no adverse impact on the environment.

The conclusion of this type of fuel above can be concluded, that the avtur, avgas and also biofuel is a kind of environmentally friendly comb, easy to get and the price is guaranteed. In addition, the fuel we use should also ensure the safety of flight crew.