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Jet Propulsion/Propellants
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Jet fuel which is a type of kerosene is the most commonly used fuel. Gas turbines can burn almost any liquid or gas fuel and have been operated on diesel fuels, avgas, methane and hydrogen. Any energy source that can heat the compressed gas can theoretically be used, including nuclear reactors.
Fuel requirements
ignition
pumpability
temperature stability
Fuel Characteristics
freezing
sludging
flash point
Is the temperature at wich the fuel will combust in the presence of oxygen
caloric value
Vapour pressure
Density
Viscosity
Moisture content
Relight
Fuel Standards
Kerosene
JP1
JP4
JP6
Non standard fuels
Avgas
Diesel
Gasoline
Biofuels
Hydrogen
Methane
Nuclear propulsion
Hybrid fuels
Water
Oxidiser
Nitrous
Jet fuels in wikipedia
References
Jet Fuel - Kerosene