The suitability of the fuel used for motor-sledging on Scott's last expedition, 1910–1913

ABSTRACT The fuel used for motor-sledging during Scott's 1910–1913 expedition has been reanalysed to assess its suitability for that task in Antarctica. A research octane number of 65 and volatility were low compared with modern fuels but probably suitable when considering the design of the fla...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Polar Record
Main Authors: McIntyre, Cameron P., Volk, Herbert, Batts, Barry D., George, Simon C.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 2008
Subjects:
General Earth and Planetary Sciences
Ecology
Geography, Planning and Development
Antarc*
Antarctica
Polar Record
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0032247408007304
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0032247408007304
Description
Summary:ABSTRACT The fuel used for motor-sledging during Scott's 1910–1913 expedition has been reanalysed to assess its suitability for that task in Antarctica. A research octane number of 65 and volatility were low compared with modern fuels but probably suitable when considering the design of the flathead engine. The findings are consistent with view that engine design was the primary cause of the mechanical failings.

Similar Items