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What fuel used in jet air crafts?
Aviation fuel is a special petroleum- based fuel used to fuel jet air crafts.
Why did john h Johnson name the magazine JET?
Jet is a species of Coal ( a black rock) that is valued as jewelry, not normally used as fuel. Jet, to most people is a type of airplane known for high speed- a Jet engine, Jet propulsion laboratory in California, etc. the title alludes to speed and action- some folks, who have never seen the magazine, assumed it was an aircraft magazine akin to air classics, aviation history, etc. so it is certainly a catchy title- and weekly publication pours on the Jet Fuel, so to speak!
What were the fuel oxidizer combinations used on each of the stages of the V-1 missile?
The V1 used an air breathing pulse jet engine. It burned a form of kerosene and air. Acetylene gas was used to help start the engine. The ground launched version used a steam catapult to get the V-1 to flying speed. These used hydrogen peroxide and potassium permanganate to generate steam.
How does a jet plane work?
The fan blades force and compress the incoming air and then the compressed air gets sprayed with jet fuel. The fuel and air mixture is then ignited by an electrical spark, which causes the mixture to expand and forced out the back of the engine providing thrust, forcing the plane forward.
Why was Willemstad Curacao a target for German U boats during World War 2?
The refinery. They produced jet fuel for the Americans
What is the difference between jet A and kerosene?
Jet fuel is a type of kerosene. Essentially it is kerosene which has been highly purified and had a few additives added to prevent or mitigate water contamination.Kerosene will burn just fine in a jet engine, and jet A will burn just fine in a kerosene heater.
How hot does engine fuel burn?
Depends on what engine your talking about, kerosene fuel can burn in a jet engine at around 2000 degrees Fahrenheit
Why is kerosene used for jet fuel?
Kerosene isn't. However, jet fuel, kerosene, and diesel fuel all are very similar. They're less refined than unleaded fuel, and that reduces the risk of on-board fires, for one. Additionally, they burn at a higher BTU rate than unleaded/petrol fuels.
What is in jet fuel?
Jet fuel is kerosene base turbine aviation fuel
What fuel does a jet engine use?
Jet A, which is similar to kerosene.Jet A, which is similar to kerosene.
Why is kerosene used as jet fuels instead of petrol?
It is not kerosene but a kerosene type fuel used in jets or aircraft. Jet fuel is a mixture of various hydrocarbons. Jet fuel must be free from water contamination. Synthetic Jet fuel and Jet biofuels are used in different airways. Chemically they are not exactly same as kerosene or petrol.
What is kerazine?
Kerosene is Jet fuel ;-)
Is rocket fuel the same as jet fuel?
No. Jet fuel is closely related to kerosene and diesel fuel.
Is the kerosene used in Aeroplane?
Aviation jet fuel is basically kerosene
What fuel we use in air jet?
Jet engines burn aviation grade Kerosene called JPx where the "x" is a number specifying the grade (e.g. JP1, JP4).
What is in fuel?
Jet fuel is kerosene base turbine aviation fuel
Why is kerosene used as fuel for aeroplanes?
jet engines only, piston engines still use petrol. jet engines can burn a range of fuel from LPG. to alcohols and diesel. Good quality petrol is valuable to motorists and possibly runs too hot in a jet engine, kerosene has the most suitable properties
