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Conversion of a Micro, Glow-Ignition, Two-Stroke
Engine from Nitromethane-Methanol Blend Fuel
to Military Jet Propellant (JP-8)
Andrew L. Wiegand
Michigan Technological University
Copyright 2012 Andrew L. Wiegand
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Wiegand, Andrew L., "Conversion of a Micro, Glow-Ignition, Two-Stroke Engine from Nitromethane-Methanol Blend Fuel to Military
Jet Propellant ( JP-8)", Master's Thesis, Michigan Technological University, 2012.
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CONVERSION OF A MICRO, GLOW-IGNITION, TWO-STROKE ENGINE FROM
NITROMETHANE-METHANOL BLEND FUEL TO MILITARY JET PROPELLANT (JP-8)
By
Andrew L. Wiegand
A THESIS
Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
MASTER OF SCIENCE
In Mechanical Engineering
MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
2012
© 2012 Andrew L. Wiegand
UNCLASSIFIED: Distribution Statement A. Approved for public release.
UNCLASSIFIED
This thesis has been approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of
MASTER OF SCIENCE in Mechanical Engineering.
Department of Mechanical Engineering – Engineering Mechanics
Thesis Co-Advisor:
Dr. Scott A. Miers
Thesis Co-Advisor:
Dr. Jason R. Blough
Committee Member:
Department Chair:
Dr. Wayne W. Weaver
Dr. William W. Predebon
UNCLASSIFIED
Table of Contents
List of Figures ............................................................................................................................... vi
List of Tables ................................................................................................................................. ix
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