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Low Volatility Fuel Cold Start Experience with a Stepped Piston UAV Engine to Address Single Fuel Objectives

Journal Article
2017-01-9283
ISSN: 1946-3936, e-ISSN: 1946-3944
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2017-01-9283
Published August 01, 2017 by SAE International in United States
Low Volatility Fuel Cold Start Experience with a Stepped Piston UAV Engine to Address Single Fuel Objectives
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Citation: Hooper, P., "Low Volatility Fuel Cold Start Experience with a Stepped Piston UAV Engine to Address Single Fuel Objectives," SAE Int. J. Engines 10(4):1422-1429, 2017, https://doi.org/10.4271/2017-01-9283.
Language: English

Abstract:

This paper reports on the research and development challenges experienced from dynamometer testing of a spark ignition UAV engine operating on heavy fuel. The engine is a segregated scavenging two stroke engine with air charge delivery by means of integral stepped pistons overcoming durability issues of conventional crankcase scavenged engines. A key element of the experimental study builds upon performance development to address the need for repeatable cold start on low volatility fuel thereby eliminating gasoline from UAV theatres of deployment. Lubrication challenges normally associated with crankcase scavenged two stroke engines are avoided by the integrated re-circulatory lubrication system. The fuel explored in this study is kerosene JET A-1.