Jet A1 in A Diesel

[kurt535]

Hi All,

Apologies in advance if we have already covered this but, with emissions getting as tight as they are, could diesel engines produced say, 2010 onwards, accept Jet fuel? I know older engines can run on it if mixed with 1-2% oil by weight but wonder if a modern Merc/BMW/VW could run quite happily with the EU targets.

Feedback welcome

Kurt.

[kurt535]

Yes it does attract duty but i am interested from a purely tech angle if modern diesels could now deal with lighter grade Jet fuel?

[kurt535]

David,

That is very interesting to know. So essentially a diesel could run but would need extensive modification of working parts. i suppose military hardware can run on it due to the lower hours it gets used, e.g., a tank.

[kurt535]

This is where we need some hacked off chemistry teacher, you know, similar to Breaking Bad man who can make the definitve magic potion we need to add to the Jet A1.

Environmentalists should also join the crusade as the emissions from Jet A1 look very low, evidenced by local chappie who put his mobile poisonous gas cloud van through his MOT on it to pass the emissions test with flying colours.........