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typical physical properties of various grades of fuel and
additives which would affect the design of a petroleum fuel
facility. The NATO designation is shown in brackets.
2.3.1
Motor Gasoline (Mogas) [F-46] [ASTM D4814]
2.3.1.1
Special Precautions for Mogas. Because of its high
volatility, gasoline produces large amounts of vapor at
ordinary temperatures. When confined in a tank or container
at liquid temperatures above 20 degrees F (-7 degrees C), the
vapor space is normally too rich to be explosive. At
temperatures 20 degrees F (-7 degrees C) or less, vapor spaces
above gasoline may be in the explosive range. One gallon
(3.785 L) of liquid gasoline when vaporized will occupy about
25 cubic feet of space (0.7 m3), and if permitted to escape
and become diluted with air, it is highly flammable. Provide
a design that precludes disposing of Mogas into storm or
sanitary sewers.
2.3.2
Aviation Turbine Fuels
2.3.2.1
Physical Properties of Aviation Turbine Fuels
a) Relative Density (Specific Gravity)
JP-4 [F-40]
57 degrees to 45 degrees API
(0.751 to 0.802)
JP-5 [F-44]
48 degrees to 36 degrees API
(0.788 to 0.845)
JP-7
50.1 degrees to 44 degrees API
(0.779 to 0.806)
JP-8 [F-34]
51 degrees to 37 degrees API
(0.775 to 0.840)
JP-10
20 degrees to 18.5 degrees API
(0.935 to 0.943)
JP-TS
53 degrees to 46 degrees API
(0.767 to 0.797)
Jet A
51 degrees to 37 degrees API
(0.775 to 0.840)
Jet A-1 [F-35]
51 degrees to 37 degrees API
(0.775 to 0.840)
Hydrazine
9 degrees API (1.007)
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