Testing methods of contaminated jet fuel

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around methods of testing for contamination in jet fuel, particularly focusing on approaches suitable for private jet owners. Participants explore various testing methods, industry practices, and the implications of different types of contamination.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • One participant is researching jet fuel contamination and seeks information on popular or standard testing methods used in the aerospace industry.
  • Another participant suggests using online resources for research and expresses interest in the findings.
  • A participant mentions that their company does not conduct on-site testing for contamination and emphasizes reliance on suppliers to provide fuel within specifications.
  • Concerns about specific types of contamination, such as microbial contamination (fungal, yeast, sulfur-reducing), are raised, indicating the need for clarity on the type of contamination being discussed.
  • ASTM D-1655 is referenced as a standard for Jet-A distillation, which includes quality control parameters relevant to fuel refining.
  • Participants suggest contacting local suppliers for insights into their quality control practices regarding fuel contamination.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on specific testing methods, and multiple views regarding the responsibility for contamination testing and the types of contamination remain. The discussion reflects uncertainty about the best practices for testing jet fuel contamination.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights a lack of specificity regarding the types of contamination being tested for, and the reliance on supplier quality control practices introduces variability in testing approaches.

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Hi, as I've stated before I am doing research in the area of jet fuel contamination. However I have shifted my focus to methods of testing. I know many of you work in the aerospace industry. What I need to know if there are any "popular" or "standard" methods you use at your company or perhaps any other information useful on testing.

My aim is to find out what method(s) would be suitable for private jet owners weighing factors such as cost, time, frequency of testing etc..

Thank you for your time.
 
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This is actually pretty interesting. Please post whatever results you find. Have you tried google?

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Ah yes I forgot about that service, thank you. Sure I will post my results. What I would also like is for any engineer to give me a run-down on any tests their company uses for contamination. I have not had any luck singling out any methods to categorize within the scope of my research.

I just need a little help narrowing things down a bit.
 
We don't test for contamination on site. It does highly depend on what kind of contamination you are referring to. We rely on the supplier to provide a product within specifications. It is our responsibility to maintain our fuel tanks and systems to prevent contamination of any kind from being introduced into our end product. Many private owners are the same way. That being said we do have many filter points in our farm system that protect our products. The biggest concern is entrained water in the fuel.

ASTM D-1655 is the basis for Jet-A distillation and contains many of the quality control parameters for the refining of the fuel.
http://www.aviationfuel.org/jetfuel/d1655_specs.asp

ASTM has a very large volume on Aircraft fuel system quality control:
http://www.astm.org/BOOKSTORE/PUBS/1573.htm

It would be time well spent to contact some local suppliers to see what their QC folks follow.
 
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FredGarvin said:
We don't test for contamination on site. It does highly depend on what kind of contamination you are referring to.

Sorry for my lack of being specific. But microbial (fungal,yeast, sulfur reducing...) contamination.
 
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