Deference between atf jet fuel and diesel petrol knowledge tending gk questions. Air India Plane Crash: How different is the fuel of the aircraft, how many rupees a liter is available from diesel and petrol?

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Air India Plane Crash: Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday had about one lakh liters of fuel. The flight was going from Ahmedabad to London with 242 passengers including 12 crew members. The fuel used in the aircraft is called aviation turbine fuel (ATF). It is a high-refined, high energy kerosene based fuel. This fuel remains liquid even in very clean and cold heights, so that the engine does not turn off even at -40 ° C or -50 ° C temperatures.

This fuel diesel and petrol are quite different. There is also a difference in its price. It has been designed for high-ancient, low-temperature and turbine engines, while petrol and diesel are designed for the land running on the ground. Let’s know about it in detail.

How different is airplane fuel from diesel and petrol?

Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) is very refined, high-performance like kerosene.

The ship fly at a temperature of -40 ° C or below. Diesel/ petrol can freeze there. But ATF contains anti-freeze property.

ATF’s flash point is more than petrol. Due to which the risk of fire at the hanger and airport is reduced.

How many rupees a liter is found fuel?

The price of petrol in India is between Rs 82.46 per liter (Andaman and Nicobar) between Rs 109.64 per liter (Andhra Pradesh). At the same time, the price of aviation turbine fuel is between Rs 105-130 liter. This oil companies and airport wise are different.