THE USE OF ANTARCTIC, MULTI-PURPOSE (MP-1) FUEL IN SPACE HEATERS, CAMP STOVES, AND LANTERNS

• Main Authors: Watson, William W., Wise, Judith J.
• Other Authors: NAVAL CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB PORT HUENEME CA
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Published: 1965
• Subjects: Fuels; *FUELS; DIESEL ENGINES; MILITARY REQUIREMENTS; CHEMICAL PROPERTIES; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES; COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS; TURBINES; LIGHTING EQUIPMENT; MULTIPURPOSE; HEATERS; SPACE HEATERS; STOVES; LANTERNS; MP-1 FUEL; Antarctic; Antarc*; Antarctica
• Online Access: http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/AD0471241; http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=AD0471241

The specifications for a multi-purpose fuel, MP-1 (MIL-F-23188) have been developed by the Bureau of Naval Weapons. This fuel, proposed for use at Antarctica in aircraft turbines, diesel engines, and space heaters, has received prior approval for use in C-130 and C-135 aircraft. The current study was undertaken to determine its suitability for use in space heaters, emergency camp stoves, and lanterns. The tests indicate that, as a fuel for pot type space heaters, MP-1 is superior to the presently used DF-A, space heater fuel. MP-1 is not recommended as a regular fuel for pressurized camp stoves and lanterns which normally burn white gasoline. Under emergency conditions, however, MP-1 can be used in these units for short periods of time.