Risk of contamination of aviation kerosene(jet fuel)with biodiesel

摘要

The recent introduction of biodiesel into many countries has created a new threat to jet fuel quality.This note summarises the issues and highlights where extra attention is required to manage the increased risk.It is now common(especially in Europe)for national governments to mandate the use of renewable components in automotive fuels.One of the most common options is to blend Fatty Acid Methyl Ester(FAME)into diesel to produce what is often called'biodiesel'.Biodiesel is designated B5 when it contains 5% FAME.Pure FAME is often designated B100.