Production and properties of alternative aviation fuels

Authors

  • Martin Voráček Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Transportation Sciences
  • Jakub Kraus Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Transportation Sciences http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3123-3507

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14311/MAD.2013.05.02

Keywords:

Alternative fuels, VHO, HRJ, Flights with biofuels

Abstract

This article focuses on alternative fuels in aviation and their production and properties. It also points out current challenges, which must be overtaken by these successors of petroleum.

Author Biographies

Martin Voráček, Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Transportation Sciences

Department of Air Transport

Jakub Kraus, Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Transportation Sciences

Department of Air Transport

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Published

2013-09-15

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