Effects of biofuels properties on aircraft engine performance

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dc.contributor.authorMazlan, Nurul Musfirah
dc.contributor.authorSavill, Mark A.
dc.contributor.authorKipouros, Timoleon
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-13T10:34:06Z
dc.date.available2017-01-13T10:34:06Z
dc.date.issued2015-05-31
dc.description.abstractPurpose-The purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of heat capacity and density of biofuels on aircraft engine performance indicated by thrust and fuel consumption. Design/methodology/approach-The influence of heat capacity and density was examined by simulating biofuels in a two-spool high-bypass turbofan engine running at cruise condition using a Cranfield in-house engine performance computer tool (PYTHIA). The effect of heat capacity and density on engine performance was evaluated through a comparison between kerosene and biofuels. Two types of biofuels were considered: Jatropha Bio-synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene (JSPK) and Camelina Bio-synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene (CSPK). Findings-Results show an increase in engine thrust and a reduction in fuel consumption as the percentage of biofuel in the kerosene/biofuel mixture increases. Besides a low heating value, an effect of heat capacity on increasing engine thrust and an effect of density on reducing engine fuel consumption are observed. Practical implications-The utilisation of biofuel in aircraft engines may result in reducing over-dependency on crude oil. Originality/value-This paper observes secondary factors (heat capacity and density) that may influence aircraft engine performance which should be taken into consideration when selecting new fuel for new engine designs.en_UK
dc.identifier.citationNurul Musfirah Mazlan, Mark Savill, Timos Kipouros, (2015) Effects of biofuels properties on aircraft engine performance, Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: An International Journal, Vol. 87, Iss. 5, pp437-442en_UK
dc.identifier.issn0002-2667
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1108/AEAT-09-2013-0166
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/11265
dc.language.isoenen_UK
dc.publisherEmerald Group Publishing Ltd.en_UK
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dc.subjectBiofuelsen_UK
dc.subjectDensityen_UK
dc.subjectHeat capacityen_UK
dc.subjectAircraft engine performanceen_UK
dc.subjectFuel consumptionen_UK
dc.subjectThrusten_UK
dc.titleEffects of biofuels properties on aircraft engine performanceen_UK
dc.typeArticleen_UK

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