Correlation between the composition and flash point of diesel. Typically side drawn from fractionators as shown in figure 1, kerosene is in equilibrium with naphtha vapor passing through the draw tray. The relationship between chemical composition, flash point, and ignition energy was examined for eight samples of aviation kerosene jet a with flash points between 29. Engineering tool box places the flash point of kerosene between 100 to 162 degrees fahrenheit. The international code of safety for ships using gas or other lowflashpoint fuels igf code was developed. Pdf flash point and chemical composition of aviation kerosene. Common commercial kerosene jet fuel must meet a flash point specification of 38 c. For highflash kerosene, the flash point is defined by the. Avcatjp5 high flash point kerosene type used in naval aircraft, aromatic hydrocarbons 25% vv max. Flash point and chemical composition of aviation kerosene. Kerosene, also known as paraffin, lamp oil, and coal oil an obsolete term, is a combustible. Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced. Determination of flash point penskymartens closed cup method. Pdf flash points and volatility characteristics of.
Pdf the relationship between chemical composition, flash point, and ignition energy was examined for eight samples of aviation kerosene jet a with. There are other grades of kerosene with higher flash point requirements. Archived from the original pdf on 28 february 2014. This report documents the findings of a fuel flammability task group made up of recognized fuel and. Obviously flashpoint is an important jetfuel specification, and even if not sold as jetfuel but just stored in a tank we need to control the kerosene flashpoint to be safely above actual tank temperature. The flash point of kerosene is between 37 and 65 c 100 and 150 f, and its. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page information wikidata item. Diesel fuel flash points vary between 52 and 96 c 126 and 205 f. Pdf flash points and volatility characteristics of gasolinediesel. The flash point is the lowest temperature at which a chemical will ignite and burn. The flash point of kerosene is between 37 and 65oc, and its auto ignition temperature is. Narrow cut kerosene, high flash kerosene dangerous goods class nr subsidiary risk none. Preparation of isopropanolkerosene aviation fuel was fast and easy. The vapour is heavier than air, spreads along the ground and distant ignition is possible.
Quasilinear correlations between the increase of the flash point and the. Flash point and chemical composition of aviation kerosene jet a. Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur. Jp8 jet a1 with the addition of corrosion inhibitors and antiicing additives. The flash point of a volatile material is the lowest temperature at which its vapours ignite if given. The flash point is the temperature at which a liquid or solid gives off vapor. Industry standard specification for kerosene astm d 369990 summary 1k 2k color saybolt no. Jp5 jp5 is a high flash point kerosene making it less likely to explode if hit with small arms fire. The importance of taking a sample of your fuel upon delivery. Alabdullah and others published flash points and volatility characteristics of gasolinediesel blends find, read. Kerosene has a higher flash point compared to ethanol and gasoline. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. Flash points and volatility characteristics of gasolinediesel blends article pdf available in fuel 153.
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