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There are two main types of jet fuel used for commercial turbine engines. The vast majority of turbine engines use a kerosene type of fuel, labeled Jet A-1 or Jet A. A blended kerosene and gasoline type, considered "wide-cut" and labeled Jet B, is rarely used except in very cold climates. Military jet fuels use variations of these two fuels, with the majority using the kerosene-type jet fuel.
- - Determine the number of gallons of jet fuel to be weighed.
- - Select the conversion factor, determined by the type of fuel. For kerosene types of fuel, use 6.76 pounds per U.S. gallon. For wide-cut kerosene types of fuel, use 6.36 pounds per U.S. gallon. If you are uncertain of the fuel type, use the standard kerosene type fuel conversion, since the other type is rarely used.
- - Multiply the number of gallons by the conversion factor. As an example, a Boeing 747 holds 57,164 gallons of fuel. Multiplying this by 6.76 pounds per gallon gives you the total fuel weight of 386,429 pounds.
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Name of petrol used for airplane?
The most commonly used fuel for airplanes is Jet A or Jet A1. These fuels are kerosene-based and are specifically designed for use in turbine engine aircraft.
How much does 1 liter of Jet A fuel weigh?
It depends on the type of aviation fuel that you are talking about though the SG (specific gravity) of AVCAT+FSII is around 0.8200 - 0.8400 Kg/L. So the SG of water is 1.000Kg/L therefore if water is 1kg/L AVCAT is 0.82Kg/l. Another example ist he JET A1 with a density of 0.804 g/cm3.
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What does the mark A1 on table service mean?
The mark A1 on table service typically refers to the highest quality of silver-plated items. It signifies that the piece is of superior quality and is often associated with a guarantee of purity and craftsmanship. Items marked A1 are considered to be top-tier in terms of silver-plated tableware.
Does jet fuel melt steel beams?
It doesn't dissolve steel beams, but jet fuel can under some conditions burn hot enough to at least soften steel beams, which can cause them to collapse if they're under load.The open air burning temperature of jet fuel A or A1 (the most common types of commercial jet fuels in the US) is about 2000 degrees Fahrenheit or less; most steels melt at about 2500 Fahrenheit, so if you just lay a beam on a puddle of burning fuel it's unlikely to melt. However, that much heat will cause the steel beams to expand, and if they're bolted together that will disrupt the stability of a structure... in addition to the softening (structural steel loses about 50% of its strength at as low as 1100 degrees, and over 1800 degrees the figure is closer to 90%).Also, in a forced air draft jet fuel burns considerably hotter than it does if it's just sitting there in still air. Under optimal conditions ... such as those found in a jet engine ... jet fuel may burn at closer to 4000 degrees.
