Journal Published Online: 11 July 2011
Volume 8, Issue 6

Microbial Corrosion in Aviation Turbine Fuel (Jet A 1) Transporting Pipeline

CODEN: JAIOAD

Abstract

Aviation turbine fuel is a mixture of various hydrocarbons and additives. Some fuel-soluble chemicals are added in small amounts to enhance or to maintain the properties related to fuel performance. In the present study, the influence of microbes on corrosion in aviation turbine fuel transporting pipeline is reported. Chemical and biological analyses of the corrosion product collected from aviation turbine fuel pipeline were carried out. While examining the topography of the pipeline, the possibilities of some water stagnant points were noticed. The reason for the corrosion in the aviation turbine fuel transporting pipeline is investigated and discussed.

Author Information

Maruthamuthu, S.
CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi-630 006, India
Ramachandran, S.
CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi-630 006, India
Kumar, B.
CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi-630 006, India
Shatish, V.
Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, India
Palanichamy, S.
CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi-630 006, India
kumar, B.
Offshore Platform and Marine Electrochemistry Centre, CECRI Unit, India
Subramanian, P.
CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi-630 006, India
Sah, S.
Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, India
Anbezhil, A.
Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, India
Palaniswamy, N.
CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi-630 006, India
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Stock #: JAI103451
ISSN: 1546-962X
DOI: 10.1520/JAI103451