Crash Fire Hazard Evaluation of Jet Fuels.

Abstract : An investigation was conducted to determine the relative crash fire hazards of jet fuels under survivable crash conditions. Kerosene, JP-4, and mixtures of both were evaluated under various release modes (pools, drips, streams and sprays) and in the presence of possible ignition sources (electrical sparks, friction sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces). Wind speed, wind air temperature and fuel temperatures were also varied. The results of the evaluation and the conclusions reached are discussed in the report. (Author)