RCAIDE.Library.Attributes.Propellants.Aviation_Gasoline

Aviation_Gasoline#

class Aviation_Gasoline(*args, **kwarg)[source]#

Bases: Propellant

A class representing aviation gasoline (avgas) fuel properties.

tag#

Identifier for the propellant (‘Aviation_Gasoline’)

Type:

str

density#

Fuel density in kg/m³ (721.0)

Type:

float

specific_energy#

Specific energy content in J/kg (43.71e6)

Type:

float

Notes

This class implements properties for aviation gasoline (avgas), commonly used in piston-engine aircraft.

Definitions

‘Avgas’

Aviation gasoline, a high-octane fuel specifically formulated for aircraft piston engines

‘Specific Energy’

The amount of energy per unit mass of fuel, indicating the fuel’s energy content

Major Assumptions

  • Properties are for standard temperature and pressure conditions

  • Fuel is assumed to be in liquid phase

References

[1] Chevron Products Company. (n.d.). Aviation fuels. Chevron. https://www.chevron.com/-/media/chevron/operations/documents/aviation-tech-review.pdf