Future Possibilities of 100-Octane Aircraft-Engine Fuel
360127
01/01/1936
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- Content
- INCLUDED in this paper are: Comparative performance of various types of fuels in high-output, single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, and comparative performance of 100-octane toluene blend and iso-octane blend relative to 92-octane Army method regular gasoline in full-scale engine with two-speed supercharger and normal compression ratio.Endurance tests scheduled in Cyclone and two-row Wasp with 8:1 compression ratio and very low specific fuel consumption.Military present and contemplated future use of this fuel and its commercial possibilities.Possible means for increasing available supply. Availability of unleaded high-antiknock fuels and leaded fuels superior to 100-octane fuel.
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- 9
- Citation
- Klein, F., "Future Possibilities of 100-Octane Aircraft-Engine Fuel," SAE Technical Paper 360127, 1936, https://doi.org/10.4271/360127.