| Evaluation of Impacts of JP-8+100 on Army Aviation and Ground Vehicles: Phase I Impact Study |
NOV 2000 |
76 pages |
| Authors:
C. A. Moses; E. A. Frame; R. A. Alvarez; K. E. Stoecklein; T. L. Marbach; SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INST SAN ANTONIO TX
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 | As the Army has converted to the "Single Fuel on the Battlefield Doctrine" and extensively uses JP-8 in all diesel-powered ground material systems, there are concerns about the acceptability of JP-8+100 for Army systems as the Air Force uses JP-8+100 in the future. The potential effects of JP-8+100 fuel on Army ground and aviation equipment were investigated to determine the scope of any expected problems and possible benefits from its ... |
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| Technology Demonstration of Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Gasoline Fueled Ford F-150 Series Bifuel Prep Vehicles at Ft. Hood, TX |
NOV 2000 |
63 pages |
| Authors:
R. A. Alvarez; SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INST SAN ANTONIO TXTARDEC FUELS AND LUBRICANTS RESEARCH FACILITY
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| Problems and Objectives: A technology demonstration of Ford F-150 series bi-fueled COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) or gasoline Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) vehicles was conducted at Ft. Hood, Texas. This Tank Automotive/ Armaments Command sponsored effort was in support of Section 400-AA of the Alternative Motor Act (AMFA) of 1988, the Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments of 1990, and the Energy Policy Act of 1992. The objectives of the program were ... |
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| Service Life Extension of MIL-PRF-2126O Preservative Engine Oil |
AUG 2000 |
71 pages |
| Authors:
E. A. Frame; R. A. Alvarez; G. E. Fodor; H. W. Marbach Jr.; M. Voigt; SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INST SAN ANTONIO TXTARDEC FUELS AND LUBRICANTS RESEARCH FACILITY
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| An investigation determined an appropriate drain interval for preservative engine oil (PEO) using a variety of bench scale tests and engine dynamometer tests. Analytical methods were investigated to determine the presence of preservative oil additive and its remaining life. A field evaluation confirmed the laboratory-derived oil drain interval for PEO. |
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| Field Demonstration of Biodegradable Hydraulic Fluid in Military Tactical and Construction Equipment |
JUL 1999 |
40 pages |
| Authors:
B. R. Wright; R. A. Alvarez; G. Phillios; In S. Rhee; SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INST SAN ANTONIO TXTARDEC FUELS AND LUBRICANTS RESEARCH FACILITY
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| The U.S. Army is currently using four different types of hydraulic fluids/oils. The MIL-H-6083 and MIL-H-461 70 are used for Armor vehicles, while MIL-L-21 04 (1OW) is used for construction equipment or other applications and MIL-46001 is used for industrial hydraulic systems. As a part of the development of the biodegradable hydraulic fluid program, a field demonstration was conducted at Ft. Bliss, TX for one year using military tactical and ... |
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| Technology Demonstration of Single Hydraulic Fluid for Armored Ground Vehicle Systems |
AUG 96 |
70 pages |
| Authors:
R. A. Alvarez; B. R. Wright; G. L. Phillips; TACOM MOBILITY TECHNOLOGY CENTER FORT BELVOIR VA
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| The primary hydraulic fluids used today by the U.S. Army are MIL-H- 6083, MIL-H-46l7O, and MIL-H-5606. MIL-H-6083 is a petroleum-based, low flash point hydraulic fluid, and MIL-H-46l70 is a synthetic-based hydraulic fluid with a higher flash point but extremely high viscosity at lower temperatures. MIL-H- 5606 is identical to MIL-H-6083 with the exception of the corrosion inhibition qualities of the latter. A new fluid, referred to as single hydraulic fluid ... |
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| Technology Demonstration of Dedicated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Vehicles at Ft. Bliss, Texas |
NOV 95 |
94 pages |
| Authors:
R. A. Alvarez; D. M. Yost; SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INST SAN ANTONIO TX BELVOIR FUELS AND LUBRICANTS RESEARCH FACILITY
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| A technology demonstration program of dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) original equipment manufacturer (OEM) vehicles was conducted at FL bliss, Texas to demonstrate the use of CNG as an alternative fuel. The demonstration program at FL Bliss was the first Army initiative with CNG-fueled vehicles under the legislated Alternative Motor Fuels Act. This Department of Energy (DOE)-supported fleet demonstration consisted of 48 General Services Administration (GSA)-owned, Army-leased 1992 dedicated CNG ... |
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| Pulsed Microwave Irradiation of Graphite/Epoxy Composites |
MAY 88 |
27 pages |
| Authors:
R. B. James; P. R. Bolton; R. A. Alvarez; SANDIA NATIONAL LABS ALBUQUERQUE NM
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| We have measured the microwave induced damage to the near surface region of a graphite/epoxy composite material for 1.1-microsecond pulses at a frequency of 2.865 GHz and a pulse power of up to 8 MW. Rectangular samples were irradiated by single pass TE10 traveling wave pulses inside a WR-284 waveguide, and in situ and post irradiation studies were performed to characterize the material modifications induced by the microwave pulses. The ... |
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| Field Evaluation of All-Season Tactical Engine Oil OE/HDO-15/40 at Ft. Knox, Kentucky and Ft. Bliss, Texas |
JUL 86 |
208 pages |
| Authors:
W. E. Butler Jr.; R. A. Alvarez; J. P. Buckingham; E. C. Owens; T. C. Bowen; SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INST SAN ANTONIO TX BELVOIR FUELS AND LUBRICANTS RESEARCH FACILITY
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| Requirements for a multiviscosity grade 15W-40 engine oil were developed and the lubricant introduced for military consumption. The program efforts cover a demonstration and field validation program of the newly introduced grade 15W-40 lubricant. The test involved a wide variety of combat, tactical, and support equipment operated by the 2D Squadron, 6th Cavalry at Fort Knox, KY, and the 3D Armored Cavalry Regiment at Fort Bliss, TX. During the test, ... |
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| Development of Accelerated Fuel-Engine Qualification Procedures |
SEP 1983 |
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| Authors:
J. A. Russell; J. P. Cuellar Jr.; R. A. Alvarez; R. L. Rentz; T. J. Timbario; SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INST SAN ANTONIO TX
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 | Activities and findings are described for a 24-month program aimed at the development of procedures for accelerating the qualification of new fuels on Army equipment, emphasizing those derived from oil shale and coal. Principal activities were the development of bench and component test methodology for specific testing of properties peculiar to non-petroleum derived liquid hydrocarbon fuels not now covered under present federal or military fuels specifications. Laboratory test method development ... |
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| Pilot Field Testing of Arctic Engine Oil in Army Combat/Tactical Vehicles at Fort Carson, Colorado and Fort Lewis, West Virginia |
JUL 1982 |
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| Authors:
J. D. Tosh; R. A. Alvarez; W. E. Butler; E. C. Owens; T. C. Bowen; SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INST SAN ANTONIO TX ARMY FUELS AND LUBRICANTS RESEARCH LAB
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| Military lube orders for combat and tactical equipment specify use of a single-viscosity grade lubricant with the grade depending on seasonal or climatic conditions. The use of this oil results in seasonal oil changes, regardless of the condition of the oil. Also, standard issue oils do not offer sufficient lubricant and engine protection over a wide range of ambient temperatures. Pilot field testing was conducted at Fort Carson, CO and ... |
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| Development of Accelerated Fuel-Engines Qualification Procedures Methodology. Volume I |
DEC 1981 |
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| Authors:
J. A. Russell; J. P. Cuellar Jr.; J. C. Tyler; J. Erwin; R. A. Alvarez; SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INST SAN ANTONIO TX ARMY FUELS AND LUBRICANTS RESEARCH LAB
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| Activities and findings are reported for a 12-month program aimed at the development of procedures for accelerating the qualification of new fuels on Army equipment, emphasizing those derived from oil shale and coal. Prinicpal activities were identification of key tactical and combat surface and air vehicles, powerplants, and fuels systems components; identification of critical properties peculiar to new fuels anticipated to have significant impact upon Army materiel; laboratory evaluations of ... |
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| Listing of Army Fuel-Consuming Nonautomotive Ground Support Equipment |
AUG 1981 |
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| Authors:
R. A. Alvarez; E. C. Owens; SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INST SAN ANTONIO TX ARMY FUELS AND LUBRICANTS RESEARCH LAB
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| The records and publications of the U.S. Army Material Development and Readiness Command (DARCOM) were surveyed. From these documents, a list of the nonautomotive, ground-support, fuel-consuming equipment was compiled. This listing contains the line item number, national stock number, nomenclature, fuel type used, fuel consumption, and responsible command for each equipment item. This listing is included in this document and was also supplied to MERADCOM, DRDME-EM on a computer-readable magnetic ... |
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