MULTIPURPOSE TYPE I (MP-1) FUEL FOR ANTARCTIC USE

The specifications for a multipurpose fuel, MP-1 (MIL-F-23188) have been developed by the Bureau of Naval Weapons. This fuel, proposed for use in 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...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Watson, William W.
Other Authors: NAVAL CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB PORT HUENEME CA
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 1966
Subjects:
Fuels
*FUELS
*ANTARCTIC REGIONS
DIESEL ENGINES
SPECIFICATIONS
LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
ACCEPTABILITY
FUEL OIL
HEATERS
C-135 AIRCRAFT
C-130 AIRCRAFT
JET TRANSPORT PLANES
Antarctic
Arctic
Antarc*
Antarctica
Online Access:http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/AD0484877
http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=AD0484877
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Summary:The specifications for a multipurpose fuel, MP-1 (MIL-F-23188) have been developed by the Bureau of Naval Weapons. This fuel, proposed for use in 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 diesel engines, space heaters, emergency camp stoves, and lanterns. These tests have indicated MP-1 is a satisfactory substitute for DF-A (diesel fuel, arctic) in medium and high speed diesel engines, and in pot-type space heaters. MP-1 is not recommended as a regular fuel for pressurized, commercial camp stoves and lanterns which normally burn white gasoline, although under urgent conditions, it may be used in these units for short periods of time.

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