Chapter 1-Introduction to Fuel Microbiology

Chapter 1-Introduction to Fuel Microbiology
Author: FJ. Passman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 13
Release: 2003
Genre: Fuel
ISBN: 9780803133570

UNCONTROLLED MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION in fuels and fuel systems causes biodeterioration problems that translate into substantial economic loss. Biodeterioration's adverse economic effects constitute one cost of quality category. Microbial contamination problems are sometimes difficult to diagnose, and require the expertise of a microbiologist experienced in biodeterioration. Often, however, well informed stakeholders can recognize microbial contamination and take effective action to control it. Consequently, if all personnel involved with fuel and fuel system stewardship have a general understanding of fuel microbiology, they will be better prepared to reduce the costs of quality caused by biodeterioration. This chapter provides an overview of microbiology fundamentals pertinent to understanding fuel and fuel system biodeterioration. It opens with an explanation of the microorganisms likely to inhabit fuel systems, and then reviews their primary activities. The next section explains how air, water-content, temperature and other key variables affect biological activity. The final section provides an overview of fuel system microbial ecology.

Microbial Contamination of Usaf Jp-4 Fuels

Microbial Contamination of Usaf Jp-4 Fuels
Author: Viola H. Finefrock
Publisher:
Total Pages: 154
Release: 1966
Genre: Airplanes
ISBN:

The Biospecialties Branch, MRMPB, 6570 Aerospace Medical Research Laboratories, initiated a research effort to support and supplement the Air Force Aeronautical Systems Division program concerned with the relationship of microbial contamination to deleterious changes in JP-4 fuel systems. Results of this program have shown the following: the majority of JP-4 fuel systems contain low levels of viable microorganisms; microorganisms are primarily associated with the water phase and rarely with the fuel phase of a JP-4 fuel/water system; JP-fuels exert a toxic effect on viable microbial cells; and microbial corrosion of aluminum alloys 7075 2024, and 7178 can occur in the laboratory but does not appear to be the major cause of corrosion in operational systems. Twenty percent ethylene glycol monomethyl ether (EGME) in a laboratory JP-4 fuel/water-bottom acts as an inhibitor to the majority of viable cells present. As a result of engineering design, it is possible that fuel capacitance probes can cease to operate as a result of microbial growth. Micronic filter materials of phenolformaldehyde impregnated paper can support the growth of microorganisms, but growth even after 43 days is insufficient to cause filter clogging, provided the filter is immersed in fuel. In addition, field surveys of JP-4 fuel handling facilities and aircraft have shown that improved housekeeping and the use of EGME have reduced the quantity of microbial contaminants initially found in the jet systems to an insignificant level.

An Analysis of Microbial Contamination in Military Aviation Fuel Systems

An Analysis of Microbial Contamination in Military Aviation Fuel Systems
Author: Harold W. Graef
Publisher:
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2003-03-01
Genre: Airplanes
ISBN: 9781423503125

Military aviation fuel systems can be an ideal environment for microorganisms. Microbial growth in hydrocarbon fuel systems arises because of the impracticality of keeping fuel tanks sterile and the inevitable presence of water from condensation. Microbial contaminants in aviation fuel systems are a concern because of their potential to degrade the fuel, accelerate tank corrosion, and threaten flight safety. This research addresses the concern of using more environmentally friendly Fuel System Icing Inhibitors (FSII), which are also biocidal. Are significant levels of microorganisms growing in military aviation fuel systems, and if so, are there any common variables? Forty aviation fuel samples were collected from fuel storage tanks (including flexible expeditionary fuel bladders), refueling trucks, and aircraft from 12 U,S, military bases. Samples were analyzed using peak naming and pattern recognition algorithms of sample extracts processed on a gas chromatograph. Significant levels of microorganisms were found in military aviation fuel systems 90% (36 of 40) of fuel samples produced microbial growth. Over 40% of the serial dilutions that produced microbial growth were characterized as moderately or heavily contaminated samples. The microorganisms isolated were overwhelmingly Gram negative, anaerobic, bacilli with populations varying by orders of magnitude.

Microbial Contamination in Duels and Duel Systems

Microbial Contamination in Duels and Duel Systems
Author: Frederick J. Passman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2003
Genre:
ISBN: 9780803133570

Annotation For the first time, petroleum industry professionals have a document that explains the problems that microbes cause to fuels and fuel systems, and also provides the tools for recognizing and controlling microbial contamination--saving millions of dollars annually in fuel system damage. It provides clear and accessible insight into the nature of fuel and fuel system biodeterioration, sampling requirements, test methods, and remediation practices.

Distillate Fuel

Distillate Fuel
Author: Howard L. Chesneau
Publisher: ASTM International
Total Pages: 216
Release: 1988
Genre: Diesel fuels
ISBN: 080311186X

New advancements in fuels and lubricants for the aerospace industry

New advancements in fuels and lubricants for the aerospace industry
Author: Cemil Koyunoğlu
Publisher: Hiperlink eğit.ilet.yay.san.tic.ve ltd.sti.
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2019-01-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 6052811323

Since the introduction of the jet engine and its increasing refinement, fuel began to assume a much more prominent role in the overall design of the aircraft [1-1]. Fuel has now reached at least an equal design consideration as the engine and airframe [1-2]. There are several reasons for this increased importance of the fuel in the overall system. In addition to its essential function of providing the energy necessary for flight [1-3], the fuel will act as the primary heat sink required for cooling the aircraft and its equipment [1-4]. In many future systems, the fuel will constitute over fifty percent (50%) of the total weight [1-5] of the system and the fuel cost may well be as high as fifty percent (50%) of the direct operating cost (Figure. 1.1.). The purpose of this mini book is to summarize the progress made to date in the development of these advanced hydrocarbon fuels and to submit the necessary requirements for future hydrocarbon fuels for the aerospace industry. The idea of regular supersonic flight of air-breathing weapon systems has become a reality within previous years and the advancement of even faster systems will continue [1-7]. This incredible boost in flight speed has led to significant increases in the relative value of the fuel to the general system [1-8]. In the period of the piston engine, airplane designers were more concerned with the engine and the airframe rather than with the fuel [1-9]. The choice of fuel to be utilized in the airplane was often of secondary significance [1-9]. All things considered, with the presentation of the jet engine motor and its expanding change, the fuel began to assume significantly more fundamental capacity in the general plan till the point has now achieved where the fuel has obtained at least proportionate status with the motor and the airframe [1-10].

Handbook of Petroleum Product Analysis

Handbook of Petroleum Product Analysis
Author: James G. Speight
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2015-02-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1118986342

Introduces the reader to the production of the products in a refinery • Introduces the reader to the types of test methods applied to petroleum products, including the need for specifications • Provides detailed explanations for accurately analyzing and characterizing modern petroleum products • Rewritten to include new and evolving test methods • Updates on the evolving test methods and new test methods as well as the various environmental regulations are presented