KR> Swift fuel
Hey Guys, I fogot a few items after i checked my notes. It is not harsh on skin There is no shelf life limit on the swift fuel like getting stale gasoline, It actually improves with age as the substances that would evaporate off first are the chemicals that make the lower octane rating so you would have a little less fuel but it would be higher octane. It typically produces lower cylinder head temps and higher exhaust temps It cleans out lead deposites It smells like really ugly disgusting gym socks- Terrible It was a good lecture - If anyone gets the opertunity to attend something like it, it is worth while. Joe Horton, Coopersburg, Pa. Mortgage Rates Hit 3.25% If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obama's Refi Program http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4c93ca1958965c3c339st01duc
KR> Swift fuel
Now you can put in less fuel and still go the same distance. Seems that there is always something to complain about. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics See you at the 2010 - KR Gathering in Richmond, Ky - I39 There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for Flying has begun. Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Pete Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 9:30 AM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Swift fuel Wow, that's quite a lot. To put that into perspective, that would be an extra 20 pounds of useful load out of my gross for a full fuel load. Pete. Ballina, Australia. On 15/09/2010 10:59, joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com wrote: > The fuel weights 1 pound more than Av gas per gallon ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
KR> Swift fuel
Wow, that's quite a lot. To put that into perspective, that would be an extra 20 pounds of useful load out of my gross for a full fuel load. Pete. Ballina, Australia. On 15/09/2010 10:59, joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com wrote: > The fuel weights 1 pound more than Av gas per gallon
KR> Swift fuel
Hey Guys, Last nite a representative from swift fuel did a presentation at our flying club meeting. I wanted to get this out but left my notes at work so I will give some of the basics of things that I didn't know before. The fuel can be bought right now but the price would be about $20/gal The fuel weights 1 pound more than Av gas per gallon The recent report states that it is hard to start in smaller engines, i.e. 0200's The timing will most likely have to be changed and POH books updated still 2 to 3 years away from wide spread use And then their prediction is that the EPA will mandate a termination of the 100ll in some timely manor after that. They will eventually have several higher grades than the original 100SF which is 102 octane Still claim 13% power increase Some carberation changes may have to happen on some engines but nothing suspect at the moment nearly all their resources are being funneled onto the 100SF to bring it to market before moving on to other products It will not have to be separated from other products in the distribution chain like low lead does currently (pipe lines, tanks, trucks) Does not show any signs of accelerated engine wear Does not show any signs of gasket degradation price is vague,and a bit coy, They say their price will continue to come down until they are fully ramped up and remain constant after that while they argue that the price of 100ll would continue to rise. He certainly did not quote a target price and the original figures of 2 to 3 dollars a gallon that were banted around a couple years ago are not mentioned any more. Who knows. He also said that if the FAA tries to make them do 10 or more STC's they would walk away from the market, In their minds they fully believe that the product will perform for the entire small aircraft fleet with few to no modifications and the FAA may be afraid to say that it would work and give them the certification. They have several manufacturing facilities lined up and one major supplier for distribution I'll check my notes tomorrow and see if there is anything that I missed or miss represented and correct m yself. It was also a pretty good refresher in chemistry and over all a good presentation. Thanks, Joe Horton, Coopersburg, Pa. Moms Asked to Return to School Grant Funding May Be Available to Those That Qualify. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4c901aca4d681bc9113st01duc
KR> Swift Fuel
I see Embry Riddle University is changing 40 or more of its Cessna 172s over to Swift Fuel. Read about it at AOPA aviation brief.
KR> Swift Fuel
The Swift Fuel Web FAQ page ( apparently written about 18 months ago ), stated that their goal was to have Swift Fuel for sale at airplane gas pumps in Spring 2010. Maybe they will be able to make it in time for Oshkosh http://www.swiftenterprises.net/FAQ.html Dann Johnson Thompson, Iowa --- On Tue, 2/9/10, krnet-requ...@mylist.net wrote: http://www.swiftenterprises.net/Swift%20Fuel.html
KR> Swift Fuel
This was taken from the FAQ on the Swift website. For anyone who is interested in this. They also have a video or two you can watch. I hope it makes it myself only time will tell. Eric Von Kelsheimer FAQ Q: Is there any ethanol in the SwiftFuel? A: No! The SwiftFuel contains no ethanol. We can use the output stream of a modified ethanol plant to produce SwiftFuel; however, there is no ethanol itself in our fuel. Q: Is SwiftFuel petroleum-based? A: No, one major goal of the SwiftFuel project was to develop a 100% renewable substitute for petroleum-based fuel. Q: Does SwiftFuel come from bio-renewable products? A: Yes, all components of SwiftFuel can, and will, be derived from renewable, natural materials. Q: Does SwiftFuel meet the specifications for ASTM D910, grade 100LL? A: Yes, SwiftFuel meets the specifications for ASTM D910, grade 100LL, and will soon be in the process of independent verification and approval by the FAA. Q: Is there any alcohol in the SwiftFuel? A: No, there are no alcohols of any kind in our fuel. Q: When can I buy the SwiftFuel to use in my airplane? A: Our goal is to have our fuel at the pump for pilots to buy in 18 months. Our deadline is Spring 2010, when 100LL is hinted to be banned for use in the US. Q: What is the MON (motor octane number) of SwiftFuel? A: The MON of SwiftFuel is 104.1, as compared to 100LL, whose minimum is 99.5. Q: How much testing has been done on the SwiftFuel? A: We have done lab testing and static engine testing ourselves, and have also sent several samples for independent verification through ASTM laboratories. Q: Is there a problem with gumming in SwiftFuel? A: No. The potential gum number, as provided by independent laboratories, is between 0.6 ? 1.8 mg/100mL, which is substantially lower than the specification of < 6.0 mg/100mL per ASTM D910. Q: How does SwiftFuel compare to 100LL with regards to emissions? A: SwiftFuel actually produces less harmful emissions - NOx, CO, and SO2. Q: What planes will be able to run on SwiftFuel, and what modifications will need to be made beforehand? A: Any aircraft that is certified to run on 100LL will be able to run on SwiftFuel without any STC?s (Supplemental Type Certificates) or modifications of any kind. A pilot can taxi their plane to the pump as is and fill up with SwiftFuel once distribution begins. Q: Is SwiftFuel produced using the Fischer-Tropsch Method? A: No, the Fischer-Tropsch Method is not used in our production process, as we have come up with a practical production process in order to keep manufacturing costs down. Q: What is the projected cost of SwiftFuel? A: The ideal price for SwiftFuel should be less than half of the cost of current 100LL AvGas; most importantly, the price will remain stable due to its origin. Q: Is SwiftFuel compatible with all existing engine parts with which it will come into contact? A: SwiftFuel is expected to be 100% compatible with all existing engine parts, gaskets, seals, etc. To this date we have not seen a problem, but we, and the FAA, are evaluating all elastomeric seals that are known to be used in GA. Q: Is SwiftFuel hydrophilic (does it hold water)? A: Unlike ethanol, SwiftFuel does not hold water, which means that the fuel will not freeze at altitude. Also, this means the use of biocides, as is done in Jet A, is not necessary because the lack of water prevents microorganisms from growing in the fuel.