Jet Propulsion/Propellants

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 edit

ignition

pumpability edit

temperature stability edit

Fuel Characteristics edit

freezing edit

sludging edit

flash point edit

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

caloric value edit

Vapour pressure edit

Density edit

Viscosity edit

Moisture content edit

Relight edit

Fuel Standards edit

Kerosene edit

JP1 edit

JP4 edit

JP6 edit

Non standard fuels edit

Avgas edit

Diesel edit

Gasoline edit

Biofuels edit

Hydrogen edit

Methane edit

Nuclear propulsion edit

Hybrid fuels edit

Water edit

Oxidiser edit

Nitrous edit

Jet fuels in wikipedia

Refrences edit