EI Aviation Overview 2013/ EI-JIG joint projects review Martin Hunnybun Technical Team Manager Fuels and Fuel Handling
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Greater international visibility ICAO Manual on civil jet fuel supply (Doc 9977) References 14 existing EI publications Also references 1 in preparation driving need for timely delivery of EI/JIG 1530 Standard for aviation fuel quality upstream of airports Provides renewed focus for EI on maintenance of publications EI commitment to ICAO to implement a robust communication plan encouraging uptake of Doc 9977 by all organizations handling jet fuel upstream of airports the starting point is to publish EI/JIG 1530
Aviation Committee Michel Campos (AirTOTAL) AirBP Air TOTAL Airlines For America Aviation Fuel Services Chevron ExxonMobil Aviation Int. Air Transport Association Joint Inspection Group Kuwait Aviation Phillips66 Shell Aviation World Fuel Services Filtration Phil Rugen (Shell) Equipment Nic Mason (Kuwait) Hydrants John Buxton (Kuwait) Operations John Rhode (BP) Sensors Michel Campos (TOTAL) Fuel Quality Anja Heckert (Shell)
Aviation Committee Michel Campos (Air TOTAL) AirBP Air TOTAL Airlines For America Aviation Fuel Services Chevron ExxonMobil Aviation Int. Air Transport Association Joint Inspection Group Kuwait Aviation Phillips66 Shell Aviation World Fuel Services 1540 facilities Research Reports - Bonding - Conductivity Filtration Phil Rugen (Shell) Equipment Nic Mason (Kuwait) Hydrants John Buxton (Kuwait) Operations John Rhode (BP) Sensors Michel Campos (TOTAL) Fuel Quality Anja Heckert (Shell) 1550 handbook 1581/82 FWS 1583 Monitors 1590 microfilters 1596 vessels 1599 dirt defence 1529 hoses 1584 couplers, pit valves 1560 hydrant operation 1585 cleaning 1594 pressure testing (water) 1541 coatings 1542 ID 1597 preventing missfuelling HM20 Meter proving 1570 handbook 1598 into-plane cleanliness sensors 1530 upstream fuel quality Multi-product pipeline additive approval
EI 1596 Design and construction of aviation fuel filter vessels, 2 nd edition, April 2013 Provides mechanical specifications for vessels for use as FWS, filter monitors or microfilter systems Clarifies: internal epoxy coating requirements (ref to EI 1541); that it is not acceptable for work platforms to be welded or physically attached to vessels; that a specially installed clean-out connection is not required for vessels with an interior diameter of less than 71 cm (28 in.) Includes option of an automated device to ensure a pre-set differential pressure is not exceeded in service, e.g. proximity sensor, electronic switch, pressure switch, or high point tracker (peak hold reading)
EI 1596 continued Key addition is introduction of standardised templates for vessel data plates and operational data plates Printed copies of data plates (and 1582 similarity sheets) to be provided to assist record keeping by operators It is recommended that operators specify EI 1596 2 nd edition for any new filter vessels
EI 1550 Handbook on filtration/fuel cleanliness 2 nd edition in preparation, to include: DP measurement, monitoring, correction Vessel mechanical compliance and labelling Vessel inspections 1582 similarity Use of blank/dummy elements Filtration system installations Bulk water detection probes Management of change
EI 1540 RP Design and construction of aviation fuelling facilities Provides good practice for the design and construction of airport fuel handling facilities (new or upgraded) Includes recommendations based on experiences at Buncefield and Miami Draft will be available for review later in 2013. Technical feedback welcomed. Content of 5 th edition to be finalised before year end 2013. Publication expected 1Q 2014.
EI Research Report Assessment of electrostatic ignition potential in aviation fuel handling Detailed study contracted to Shell Global Solutions, with input from Dr Harold Walmsley, Dr Stephen Hall and conductivity additive suppliers. Draft circulated in 2012 for peer review. Content finalised for publication 2Q 2013. Findings presented to UK MoD Aviation Fuels Committee, March 2013, and will be presented to Coordinating Research Council, May 2013 an explanation is offered for the lack of ignition incidents in regions that do not mandate the use of SDA
EI 1597 Procedures for overwing fuelling to ensure delivery of correct fuel grade to aircraft RP highlights steps that can be taken to avoid missfuelling 2 nd edition in preparation with significant input from JIG. Will include new grades of Avgas. Includes requirement for documentation for fuel + FSII confirm with pilot whether FSII is needed. Learning from an incident in Montana, 2009, when 14 fatalities were caused by fuel having been received without FSII. Draft available for review in June 2013. Publication expected around mid-year 2013.
HM20 Procedures for positive displacement meter proving Provides industry-agreed procedures for use of reference meter or volumetric tank for proving of positive displacement aviation meters 2 nd edition has been drafted and circulated to industry stakeholders, including JIG Associate Members, for technical review. Includes proving of flow meters with electronic registers/heads. Is now with Aviation Committee for ballot to publish. Publication expected June 2013.
Multi-product pipelines: Minimum criteria to determine additive acceptability Provides a means for pipeline operators to demonstrate that additive containing fuels do not adversely affect other fuels, particularly jet fuel. Draft 3 rd edition proposes additive acceptance based on lab screening alone if candidate additive is of similar chemistry. Also proposes a water mapping assessment procedure as an alternative to pipeline trial. Currently with key stakeholders for review. Publication likely in 3Q 2013.
EI FAME JIP Gaining OEM approvals for up to 100 mg/kg FAME in jet fuel Approval process requested by industry to enable current FAME limit in jet fuel specs to be increased to 100 mg/kg All testing/validation work has now been completed Awaiting final report on thermal stability simulation testing by US Military. Results presented in London in March. Final item is to close out materials compatibility issues for an Airbus component supplier Intention to issue final report for OEM review in May 2013 Timescale for OEM decisions, by 16 July 2013
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