Aviation Jet Fuel

Day one

• The jet engine – Starting with the basics of how a jet engine works and examining why fuel parameters are critical.
• Production of fuel – Looking at major aspects of production of fuel, the refining processes used, and examining the current and possible future sources of jet fuel. 
• Contaminants – Description of contaminant types in jet fuel and their prevention and control, including particulate, water, other fuels, additives, and microbial contamination.
• Specifications and standards – Why specifications are required and how they are developed. Jet fuel procurement specifications and fuel handling standards will be explained. Filtration – Description of Energy Institute standards. Explanation of the fundamentals of filtration and filtration types and how they are used.
• Additives – A look at what additives are permitted in jet fuel, their purpose and their use in manufacturing and distribution operations.
• Field tests – An overview of various field tests in preparation for demonstration and use on day 2.

Day two

• A visit to an airport storage facility – Field test demonstration, including hands-on testing. Airport fuel farm guided tour with explanation of equipment and procedures.
• Static electricity – A guide to identifying and controlling risks.
• Laboratory visit – Demonstration of laboratory test methods, sampling equipment, product quality defect investigations, and microbial testing.

Day three

• Storage, distribution and quality control – A discussion of operational challenges in distribution systems. A guide to equipment and best practice.
• Fuel receipt, refueller loading and into-plane refuelling – Overview of standard practices
• Certification and record keeping – Fuel Traceability and Quality Assurance
• Certification and product quality workshop – A chance for attendees to participate. The focus will be on product authentication and product quality data verification. 
• Inspections (IATA, JIG, CAA) – Maintaining and developing best practice. • Safety – An overview of industry standards and how the previous three days learning is applicable to safety.