ISSN:
0001-1541
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Chemical Engineering
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Polymeric solutes in jet fuel can serve to increase greatly the droplet size and reduce flammability in fuel sprays created by high-velocity wind shear. Photographic and spark-ignition studies show that high molecular weight polyisobutylenes can be effective at levels below 100 ppm, where they cause only slight increases in fuel viscosity. The effectiveness of the polymers increases with molecular weight and is very well correlated by the elongational viscosity of the solution, as measured by the ductless siphon height.
Additional Material:
14 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aic.690300116