Value of Octane Numbers in Flying

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Barnard, D. P., author.

Conference Name:

The National Aeronautic Meeting of the Society

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1937

Summary:

THIS paper represents an attempt to illustrate the values of octane-number improvements in aviation gasolines in terms of increased earning power of current-type transport airplanes when proper provisions have been made in the original designs. The procedure consists in computing the change in earning power of a gallon of gasoline when octane-number changes are reflected in altered fuel consumptions or take-off load capacities. In general it appears that:

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Publisher Number:

370173

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