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Journal of Chinese Society for Corrosion and protection  2022, Vol. 42 Issue (6): 1081-1086    DOI: 10.11902/1005.4537.2021.329
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Microbial Contamination and Corrosion in Aircraft Fuel System
LI Zhenghong, ZHANG Zhichao, DING Lei(), SUI Qingyun, HU Xiaobing, LI Cha
Mechatronic System Department, Shenyang Aircraft Design ＆ Research Institute, Aviation Industry Corporation of China, Shengyang 110035, China
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LI Zhenghong, ZHANG Zhichao, DING Lei, SUI Qingyun, HU Xiaobing, LI Cha. Microbial Contamination and Corrosion in Aircraft Fuel System. Journal of Chinese Society for Corrosion and protection, 2022, 42(6): 1081-1086.

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The possible causes for the microbial contamination of aircraft fuel during the process of manufacturing, transportation, storage, and daily use and maintenance of aircraft are summarized and analyzed by taking the prerequisite for microbial growth and reproduction, namely water, nutrients, temperature, and pH etc. into consideration. The effect of the existing microorganisms on the fuel performance, fuel tank structure, fuel pump/oil filter, and non-metallic materials are also summarized in terms of the growth and reproduction characteristics of microorganisms in the fuel system. In addition, we comparatively analyzed the existing methods and standards related with the detection of microorganisms for the aircraft fuel systems. Finally, the prevention methods and processes against microbes are also analyzed. This review will provide a theoretical basis and research direction for the detection and prevention in microbial contamination in aircraft fuel system, while play a guiding role for engineering application.
Key words:  aircraft fuel system      microbial contamination      test      corrosion     
Received:  19 November 2021     
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Corresponding Authors:  DING Lei, E-mail: dinglei601@163.com
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Fig.1  Schematic diagram of microbial growth location[16]
Fig.2  Macroscopic morphology of aircraft fuel tank after corrosion[25]
Fig.3  Clogged engine oil filter elements and outer shell of engine oil filter elements[26]
Fig.4  Slag removal of polyurethane foam from aircraft fuel tank[26]
MethodMicrobial speciesTesting timeOil phaseAqueous phase
MildModerateSevereMildModerateSevere
Microbe Monitor2 CFU·L-1Fungus, Mold, Yeast, M. resinae, Mildew mycelium, Mold spores1-5 d≤40004000-20000≥20000≤10001000-10000≥10000
Easicult combi CFU·L-1Fungus, Mold, Yeast, M. resinae, Mildew mycelium, Mold spores1-5 d≤40004000-20000≥20000≤10001000-10000≥10000
FUELSTAT resinae µ·L-1M. resinae, Mildew mycelium10 min≤150150-750≥750≤3333-166≥166
HY-LITE jet A1 RLU·L-1Fungus, mold, yeast, M. resinae, Mildew mycelium, Anaerobic microorganisms<10 min≤10001000-5000≥5000≤10001000-5000≥5000
Table 1  Comparison of detection methods for microbial contamination in fuel oil
Fig.5  Detection process of microbes in aircraft fuel systems.
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