Technologies for Testing Fuel Quality: Approaches for the Petroleum Quality Analysis System (PQAS)

摘要

The Petroleum Quality Analysis System (PQAS) was demonstrated in a recently completed PDRR (Program Definition and Risk Reduction) phase. The PDRR phase demonstrated several new technologies for testing fuel quality. Over 20 fuel-quality properties were analyzed using these technologies. Since that time, CASCOM (Combined Arms Support Command) has shortened the list of required tests. This shift in attitude toward performance requirements signals a new responsibility for TARDEC to further refine the list of required tests and consider future requirements.