Clive J
Joined: 03 Nov 2007
Posts: 340
Location: UK
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 Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:42 pm Post subject: Fuel discussion-Stimulation stuff Brian P |
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Couple of things to add to this stimulating discussion
Quote, ' I usually lose interest after the stuff comes out of the
ground'
You're having a laugh there aren't you? I've never seen so much written
in one E mail about Downstream and market issues on fuels (though a few
later E mails have a good chunk).
Quote, 'I would have more faith in a fuel that is specifically designed
for the engine that I intend to put it in'
The Jabiru engine is designed for Avgas and unleaded auto fuels 95 RON
and above. I use unleaded fuel in my Jabirus mainly as it's a lot
cheaper here in the UK. What's RON?
There been some talk about anti knock and additives, there is a good
(short) article in Wiki here which also explains our good friend RON:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_number
Which suggests to me that the RON number of US auto gas is good enough,
though you could perhaps split hairs on the actual number.
Vapour lock
I agree we need to be mindful of the vapour locking issue and those at
high ambients need to be really aware. I have my electric fuel pumps
right at the tank on both my planes to give me less draw on the fuel in
to the pump and to pressure through the system out, this to avoid vapour
lock whilst at high power settings, me being a confirmed unleaded cheap
fuel man.
Ethanol, well this is purely a political issue, our world is, as I
understand it, short of food. So why we are 'growing' fuel is beyond me.
There is still plenty of the stuff in the ground, liquid and solid. Also
rots some fuels tanks and sealants so beware of what you sloshed your
tanks with. I wasn't aware of the reduced performance potential, all my
vehicles are diesel. My Jabiru SP seems indifferent to what it burns for
the same litre/hour (it does get avgas when I'm on tour).
Good stuff Brian P and everyone else, enjoyed reading some really
informed E mails, Regards, Clive
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