< Jet Propulsion

Jet fuel which is a type of kerosene is the most commonly used fuel. Gas turbines can burn almost any liquid or gas fuel and have been operated on diesel fuels, avgas, methane and hydrogen. Any energy source that can heat the compressed gas can theoretically be used, including nuclear reactors.

Fuel requirements

ignition

pumpability

temperature stability


Fuel Characteristics

freezing

sludging

flash point

Is the temperature at wich the fuel will combust in the presence of oxygen

caloric value

Vapour pressure

Density

Viscosity

Moisture content

Relight

Fuel Standards

Kerosene

JP1

JP4

JP6

Non standard fuels

Avgas

Diesel

Gasoline

Biofuels

Hydrogen

Methane


Nuclear propulsion

Hybrid fuels

Water

Oxidiser

Nitrous



Jet fuels in wikipedia

Refrences

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