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7 Fuel and Fuel System Care
Your JET CENTRAL micro turbine can burn deodorized kerosene-k, kerosene Jet-A or
Diesel for fuel; the fuel must be mixed with oil as follows:
Jet Central recommends using 2 strokes 100% synthetic oil mixed in 2% (50-1) to 2.5% (40-
1) ratios. Any recognized brand that meets the norm “JASO FC” will work. Another
alternative is 100% synthetic turbine oil mixed in ratios from 2.5% (40-1) to 5% (20-1);
however this type of oil is not recommended from a health and safety aspect because it’s
been proven to be toxic. The last alternative is Mobil DTE light in with a mixing ratio of 5%
(20-1).
You may use an additional onboard filter beyond what is shown in the diagrams if you wish.
We use an automotive type filter and filter the fuel before it goes into the tank.
Header Tank
Jet Central recommends a header tank with some type of bubble eliminator or an Orbit clunk.
This is a requirement if you want to take every possible measure to insure against flame outs.
Fuel Line
Jet Central recommends to safety tie all barbed fittings with 0.5 mm (.020”) safety wire.
Unless they are a Festo type of connection.
Tanks
Always use a gasoline compatible stopper; as for fuel tanks, Dubro style and Kevlar tanks
work fine and seem to have the best impact resistance; but always use a 5/32 size brass
tubing for pick up and vents, this ensures your fuel flow is always flowing without resistance.
