An experimental and modeling study of burning velocities of possible future synthetic jet fuels

Much interest has been generated by the development of viable alternative aviation fuels not only to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also to ensure the continuous supply of fuel at affordable prices.
The Institute of Combustion Technology, German Aerospace Center (DLR), recently conducted tests focused on the heat release of several alternative aviation fuels. Included in the tests were: Gas-to-Liquid (GTL), a fully synthetic jet fuel (FSJF: Coal-to-Liquid (CTL)), and blends of GTL with 20% 1-hexanol or 50% naphthenic cut, respectively. Researchers who conducted the tests said that the findings indicate that the fuel mixtures they investigated have the potential to serve as alternative aviation fuel. (July 1, 2012)