Term:
Kerosene type jet fuel
Definition:
This is medium distillate used for aviation turbine power units.It has the same distillation characteristics and flash point as kerosene (between 150 degrees C and 300 degrees C but not generally above 250 degrees C). In addition, it has particular specifications (such as freezing point) which are established by the International Air Traffic Association (IATA).
Domain:
Energy
Source:
Energy Statistics of OECD Countries: 1999-2000, 2002 Edition, International Energy Agency, Paris, Part 2 – Notes on Energy Sources