Jet Engine Thrust Test - Fuel Experiment (Jet-A vs Diesel vs BioDiesel vs HydroDiesel)

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Testing different fuels in a jet engine to determine the most powerful option and planning further analysis through lubricity tests. The experiment involved running the engine on jet fuel, diesel, biodiesel, and hydro diesel, observing differences in consumption, performance, and appearance after shutdown.

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  • The experiment involves testing a jet engine on various fuels such as jet fuel, diesel, biodiesel, and hydro diesel to identify the most potent option, focusing on factors like fuel consumption, performance, and appearance post-operation.
  • The project includes constructing a jet Dyno for experimentation, highlighting the accuracy of the water jet utilized, with future plans to send the fuels for lubricity tests to enhance the understanding of their characteristics.

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Recent questions

  • What fuels were tested on the jet engine?

    Jet fuel, diesel, biodiesel, and hydro diesel.

  • What was the purpose of building a jet Dyno?

    To conduct experiments and showcase water jet precision.

  • What differences were noted during the fuel testing?

    Differences in fuel consumption, performance, and engine appearance.

  • What is the next step after testing the fuels on the jet engine?

    Sending the fuels for lubricity tests to an expert.

  • What was the main goal of testing the jet engine on different fuels?

    To determine the most powerful fuel option.

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Jet Engine Fuel Efficiency Testing

  • Testing a jet engine on four different fuels: jet fuel, diesel, biodiesel, and hydro diesel to determine the most powerful option.
  • Building a jet Dyno to conduct the experiments and showcasing the precision of the water jet used for the project.
  • Running the jet engine on each fuel type, noting differences in fuel consumption, performance, and appearance after shutdown.
  • Planning to send the fuels used for testing to an expert for lubricity tests to further analyze their properties.
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