3114 EI Research Report: Investigation into the effects of lubricity additives on the performance of filter/water separators

Overview:

This report documents an investigation commissioned by the EI's Aviation Committee into the effects of diesel fuel lubricity additives on the performance of aviation fuel filter/water separators that meet the requirements of EI Specification 1581.

The investigation was commissioned to enhance the knowledge of the aviation fuelling industry of the performance of filter/water separators in aviation fuel that has become contaminated by a diesel fuel lubricity additive.

The findings of this investigation will be of significant interest to those involved in the handling of aviation fuel from multi-product pipelines.