ABSTRACT
Many reports using time-temperature matrices for several fuel stability tests have appeared in the literature (see, for example, Goetzinger et al., 1983; Coordinating Research Council, 1979). A
Table 9.1. Jet fuel characteristics from various sources
Source_______ Availability Petroleum U.S. - moderate
World - moderate
____ Characteristics___ _ Positive and Negative high quality fuels low upgrading costs high n-alkane content excellent combustion quality transport to demand areas
Shale U.S. - high high quality fuels World - high high n-alkane content
excellent combustion quality moderate upgrading costs transport to demand areas new large capital investment
Coal U.S. - high low quality fuels World - high low n-alkane content
poor combustion quality extensive upgrading costs new large capital investment
Tar/Oil U.S. - low Sands World - low
low quality fuels moderate n-alkane content best used for a fuel blend poor combustion quality extensive upgrading costs large capital investment
II. JET FUEL
Table 9.2. Commercial and military specifications for jet fuels.
