Ministry of Defence, ISTAR, Other · Awarded contract
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Study and Model Development on Aromatic Effects in Fuel Blends for Ministry of Defence

Awarded 10 Nov 2015

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Awarded10 Nov 2015
Value£88,519.00
SupplierUniversity of Sheffield,University of Sheffield
AgencyMinistry of Defence, ISTAR, Other
RegionSouth West
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 10y 6mo ago6mo term
Awarded 10 Nov 2015Expired 16 May 2016

About

Ministry of Defence, ISTAR awarded a contract to University of Sheffield for a study and model development to evaluate the effects of varying levels and types of aromatics in conventional and synthetic fuel blends on system compatibility, fuel system life, and soot/particulate production impact on hot-end life, signature, and emissions.

The project, conducted under SBRI application 59597-444192 part 8 held by Innovate UK, included investigating aromatic species and blends for elastomer compatibility and particulate/smoke emissions, examining blends for particulate/smoke emissions and heat signature from combustion devices, correlating elastomer swell with particulate emissions and aromatic species, and developing a predictive model for smoke, particulate emissions, and seal swell.

The contract value was AUD 88,519.

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