| A Demonstration of HEFA SPK/JP-8 Fuel Blend at the Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center |
01 Oct 2012 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
Patsy A Muzzell; ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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 | The purpose of the demonstration was to capture real world vehicle data and perceptions of military personnel while a variety of tactical ground vehicles and equipment were operated on a candidate drop-in alternative fuel for the Single Battlefield Fuel, JP-8. The candiate drop-in fuel is a blend of up to 50% by volume of Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene (EFA SPK) and JP-8. The results from this ... |
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| Evaluation of Future Fuels in a High Pressure Common Rail System - Part 1 Cummins XPI |
Oct 2012 |
211 pages |
| Authors:
Robert W Warden; Edwin A Frame; Douglas M Yost; Patsy A Muzzell; Eric R Sattler; SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INST SAN ANTONIO TX TARDEC FUELS AND LUBRICANTS RESEARCH FACILITY
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| A series of fuels were tested on a bench stand designed and constructed for the Cummins XPI High Pressure Common Rail Fuel System. Included were ULSD, JP-8, an FT SPK, and Jet-A. Testing occurred at 60 and 93.3?C over a 400-hour NATO cycle. Fuel viscosity ranged from 1.90 to 0.65 cSt while lubricity wear-scar diameters were from 0.54 to 1.01mm (ASTM D5001) and 0.382 to 0.75mm (ASTM D6079). At the ... |
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| Smart Voyage Planning Model Sensitivity Analysis Using Ocean and Atmospheric Models Including Ensemble Methods |
Sep 2012 |
202 pages |
| Authors:
Scott E Miller; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Smart Voyage Planning (SVP) has been identified as a key technology for the US Navy, capable of assisting with the fleet energy saving goals of Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) and the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). Commercial SVP tools use weather, waves, and specific ship platform characteristic data to develop optimal transit routes that save on the order of 5% in fuel expenditures. Sensitivity analysis was conducted utilizing a ... |
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| Stability Analysis of a Constant Power Load Serviced by a Buck Converter as the Source Impedance Varies |
Sep 2012 |
71 pages |
| Authors:
George J Roth; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| As the NAVY moves forward with plans to become less dependent on fossil fuels and more dependent on hybrid electric drives and all-electric ships, being aware of the stability issues associated with direct current (DC)-DC and DC-alternating current (AC) power converters and understanding how to solve the issues that come with using them, are very important. The negative input impedance that is observed when using a buck converter servicing a ... |
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| The Comparison of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils With Respect to Petroleum Derived Fuels and the Effects of Transient Plasma Ignition in a Compression-Ignition Engine |
Sep 2012 |
117 pages |
| Authors:
M A Carr; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis presents the results of an experimental study of the combustion characteristics of algae and camelina derived biofuels as well as the effects of Transient Plasma Ignition in a Compression-Ignition Engine. Testing was conducted for Hydrotreated Renewable Diesel, algae, and benchmarked against F-76 and Diesel #2 fuels as well as Hydrotreated Renewable Jet, camelina, benchmarked against JP-5 across a matrix of constant engine speeds and engine loads in a ... |
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| Novel Laser-Based Technique for Measurements of Primary Atomization Characteristics of Liquid Jets |
22 Aug 2012 |
189 pages |
| Authors:
Yannis Hardalupas; IMPERIAL COLL OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE LONDON (UNITED KINGDOM)
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| The purpose of the research documented herein is to provide guidelines for the application of a novel optical technique, developed uniquely at Imperial College, London, UK, for measurements of primary atomization characteristics of liquid jets in different atomiser geometries. The novel technique measures the optical connectivity of a liquid jet leaving an atomiser by doping the liquid with a fluorescent dye (or using the natural fluorescence of the liquid) and ... |
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| Iraq and Afghanistan: State and DOD Should Ensure Interagency Acquisitions Are Effectively Managed and Comply with Fiscal Law |
Aug 2012 |
61 pages |
| Authors:
John P Hutton; Johana R Ayers; Jessica Bull; Carole Coffey; Tara Copp; Thomas Costa; David Hancock; Meg Hardy; Kristine Hassinger; Melissa Hermes; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| Why the GAO Did This Study: State has taken on unprecedented responsibilities in Iraq and Afghanistan. In doing so, it has relied heavily on contractors. For some critical goods and services, such as fuel, security, and basic support like dining and laundry services, State turned to DOD to acquire the goods and services on its behalf through interagency acquisitions. Because of the risks associated with assisted interagency acquisitions, agencies need ... |
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| Supersonic Combustion Ramjet Research |
Aug 2012 |
54 pages |
| Authors:
Campbell D Carter; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH AEROSPACE SYSTEMS DIR
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| This basic research task on supersonic combustion ramjets includes work in three primary focus areas: 1) fuel control and fuel injection, wherein fundamental aspects are studied for gaseous, supercritical, and multiphase fuels; 2) ignition, flameholding, and flame propagation in supersonic flows, wherein fundamental aspects are studied with a view toward improving performance in a high-speed combustor; and 3) multidisciplinary laser measurements for benchmarking modeling and simulation and for elucidating the ... |
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| Loglines. July - August 2012 |
Aug 2012 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
Kathleen T Rhem; Jacob Boyer; DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY FORT BELVOIR VA
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| One of my enduring messages when I talk to people outside of the agency is, This is not your father s DLA, like the old saying, not your father s Oldsmobile. I ve been a customer of DLA my entire Navy career, and we re doing things today I don t think anyone believed would be possible 30 years ago, or even several years ago. You are truly making history. ... |
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| Quantification of the Relationship between Surrogate Fuel Structure and Performance |
31 Jul 2012 |
103 pages |
| Authors:
R P Lindstedt; R K Robinson; IMPERIAL COLL OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE LONDON (UNITED KINGDOM) DEPT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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| The project commenced in August 2009 and the current final report outlines some of the progress made during the grant period. The overall objective of the research has been to contribute to a quantitative understanding of combustion processes to a degree that permits a rational link between the structure of the fuel and observed performance. This effort explored the geometries and energetics of a group of bimolecular hydrogen exchange reactions ... |
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| *DATA BASESHigh Efficiency - Reduced Emissions Boiler Systems for Steam, Heat, and Processing |
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| Authors:
Meredith Colket; Ricardo Garvey; Heidi Hollick; David Liscinsky; Joseph Mantese; Guido Poncia; Kenneth Swanson; , STORAGE, ELEVATION, SALINITY, UNITED TECHNOLOGIES RESEARCH CENTER EAST HARTFORD CTSELECTION,
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| Defense Management: Steps Taken to Better Manage Fuel Demand but Additional Information Sharing Mechanisms Are Needed |
28 Jun 2012 |
65 pages |
| Authors:
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| According to DOD, the U.S. military s dependence on liquid fuel in countries like Afghanistan creates an enormous logistics burden that exposes forces to enemy attack and diverts operational resources from other mission areas to support delivery of this critical resource. In 2011, DOD consumed almost 5 billion gallons of fuel in military operations worldwide, at a cost of approximately $17.3 billion. GAO was asked to (1) assess DOD s ... |
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| Application of an Imaging Fourier-Transform Spectrometer for the Means of Combustion Diagnostics |
14 Jun 2012 |
93 pages |
| Authors:
Michael R Rhoby; SPECTRAL SCIENCES INC BURLINGTON MA
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| A passive remote sensing technique for accurately monitoring the combustion efficiency of petrochemical ares is greatly desired. A Phase II DOE-funded SBIR lead by Spectral Sciences, Inc. is underway to develop such a method. This paper presents an overview of the current progress of the Air Force Institute of Technology's contribution to this effort. A Telops Hyper-Cam Mid-wave infrared (MWIR 1800-6667 cm(-1) or 1:5-5:5 mum) imaging Fourier-transform spectrometer is used ... |
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| U.S. Army Sustainability Needs |
12 Jun 2012 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
Richard Gerth; ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Savings Potential of Utilizing Multi-Modal Transport for Depositioning Cargo in the CONUS |
Jun 2012 |
116 pages |
| Authors:
Timothy M Gonyea; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| This paper analyzes the benefits of utilizing a multi-modal approach (utilizing trucks and/or rail) for cargo transport from West/East Coast bases to inland CONUS cargo destinations rather than flying cargo to its final destinations. The author proposes that adjusting current operations to a more multi-modal model will provide significant savings in operational, variable, fuel costs, flying hours, and mission hours. The author performed a case study approach focusing on C-17 ... |
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| Sulfide Production and Corrosion in Seawater During Exposure to FAME Alternative Fuel |
Jun 2012 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Jason S Lee; Richard I Ray; Brenda J Little; Kathleen E Duncan; Athenia L Oldham; Irene A Davidova; Joseph M Suflita; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB STENNIS DETACHMENT STENNIS SPACE CENTER MS OCEANOGRAPHY DIV
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| Marine Corrosion in Fuel Systems |
Jun 2012 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Brenda J Little; Jason S Lee; Richard J Ray; Deniz F Aktas; Kathleen E Duncan; Joseph M Suflita; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB STENNIS DETACHMENT STENNIS SPACE CENTER MS OCEANOGRAPHY DIV
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| Improved Round Trip Efficiency for Regenerative Fuel Cell Systems |
11 May 2012 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
Katherine E Ayers; PROTON ENERGY SYSTEMS INC WALLINGFORD CT
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| In developing technology for air independent undersea vehicle missions, a ground-test breadboard system was adapted and utilized to prove advanced components that enable closed-loop, zero emission, low signature energy storage. The system utilizes proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell and electrolysis technology with proven commercial reliability, and a balance-of-plant primarily consisting of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components. Initial durability testing measured the magnitude of reactant loss to the ambient atmosphere, before replacing ... |
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| Securing Our Transportation Future Through Changes to the Energy Model |
10 May 2012 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
Michael Ahn; ARMY ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY INST FORT BELVOIR VA
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| Transportation is the lifeblood of any modern society. Without the ability to economically transport people and goods throughout the country, the standard of living for each citizen would decline. Today, with the rising cost of fossil fuels transportation costs are skyrocketing, making the price of basic goods almost unaffordable for the ordinary citizen. This places a heavy strain on our economy, and also on our national security, as so much ... |
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| Modeling and Control of Algae Harvesting, Dewatering and Drying (HDD) Systems |
May 2012 |
165 pages |
| Authors:
Fengming Li; CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIV CLEVELAND OH DEPT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCES
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| Alternative energy is a very important topic since there are some issues with the continued use of fossil fuel as a major source of energy. The alternative energy studied in this research is algae, which has received a lot of attention because it is easy to cultivate, the harvest cycle is only around 10 days, the yield is 500010000 gallons per year per acre, the oil extracted can be used ... |
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| Near Infrared Fuel Analyzer Temperature Evaluation |
May 2012 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
Joel Schmitigal; ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| The report details an evaluation of a Near infrared Spectrometer's ability to perform fuel analysis across a temperature range of -35deg C to 58 deg C. |
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| Development of a Surrogate STANAG 4240 Fire Exposure |
May 2012 |
94 pages |
| Authors:
Pauline M Smith; William H Ruppert; Christopher L Mealy; Joshua B Dinaburg; Jason E Floyd; Daniel P Verdonik; Patrick Taylor; Noah Lieb; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD WEAPONS AND MATERIALS RESEARCH DIRECTORATE
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| All ordnance systems must be classified for hazards that are often coupled with insensitive munitions in order to lower development costs and ensure that the ordnance performs as intended, but are less prone to violent reaction when subjected to external hazards. Traditionally, large-scale liquid hydrocarbon pool fire, often referred to as the fast-cook-off test, raises the ordnance temperature very quickly and evaluates how it reacts when engulfed in fire. Currently, ... |
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| Effect of Intake Pressure and Temperature on Auto-Ignition of Fuels with Different Cetane Number and Volatility |
12 Apr 2012 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Eric Sattler; C Jayakumar; U Joshi; Z Zheng; W Bryzik; N A Henein; ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| AFRICOM's Adaptive Logistics Network: Database Feeds |
11 Apr 2012 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
Muriel R Loney; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducts security cooperation programs that support U.S. national security policy on the continent of Africa. The challenges facing this command are vast, but none are any greater than the logistical challenges that exist for this combatant command. One initiative to aid with these challenges that is underway by the U.S. AFRICOM J4 staff is the Adaptive Logistics Network (ALN). The ALN can bridge the ... |
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| Military Energy Alternatives Conference |
08 Mar 2012 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
Jonathan Cristiani; ARMY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENG CTR APG MD
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| An overview of the accomplishments of the CERDEC-managed American Recovery and Revinestment Act of 2009 for Smaller, Lighter Co-generation and Absorption Environmental Control Systems Program is provided. |
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| Bioenergy |
06 Mar 2012 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
Patrick O Bradshaw; AIR FORCE OFFICE OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ARLINGTON VA
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| Air & Space Power Journal. Volume 26, Number 2, March-April 2012 |
Mar 2012 |
147 pages |
| Authors:
AIR AND SPACE POWER JOURNAL MAXWELL AFB AL
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| Articles in this issue include: Energy Horizons: A Science and Technology Vision for Air Force Energy; The Australian Factor in the United States Western Pacific Strategy; Building Global Partnerships: 112 Gripes about the French Revisited; The Combined Bomber Offensive s Destruction of Germany s Refined-Fuels Industry; Common Sense at the Crossroads for Our Air Force; The Downfall of Adaptive Planning: Finding a New Approach after a Failed Revolution; and Development ... |
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| Operational Energy Strategy: Implementation Plan |
Mar 2012 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC (OPERATIONAL ENERGY PLANS AND PROGRAMS)
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| Pursuant to title 10, U.S.C., section 138c, the Department of Defense (DoD) published the Operational Energy Strategy on June 14, 2011, to transform the way U.S. Armed Forces consume energy in military operations. The Strategy sets the direction for operational energy use within the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) and the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Military Departments, ... |
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| Feasibility of Energy Crops Grown on Army Lands |
Mar 2012 |
67 pages |
| Authors:
ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| This collaborative study by The Louis Berger Group, Inc. and Utah State University demonstrates that land managed by the military could become a significant asset in biofuel production. The viability of renewable oils as a significant fuel source for the U.S. Army (Army) is limited by the availability of feedstocks-a limitation related to the availability of land on which to grow energy crops without impacting food supplies or requiring land ... |
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| Collaborative Research: Advanced Excimer Laser Measurements and LES Modeling of Supersonic Combustion |
27 Feb 2012 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Robert W Pitz; Suresh Menon; VANDERBILT UNIV NASHVILLE TN - DEPT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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| Accurate numerical predictions are essential to the design of scramjet combustors, and in order to develop and properly validate these predictions accurate temperature, species concentration, and velocity measurements must be obtained. Large eddy simulation (LES) promises to give improved predictions of turbulent, supersonic combustion relative to CFD RANS models, and therefore, a LES approach employing a subgrid turbulent mixing model was selected to model both reacting and non-reacting flow in ... |
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| Computationally Efficient Modeling of Hydrocarbon Oxidation Chemistry and Flames Using Constituents and Species |
10 Feb 2012 |
98 pages |
| Authors:
Josette Bellan; CALIFORNIA INST OF TECH PASADENA OFFICE OF SPONSORED RESEARCH
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| This report describes a study performed under ARO sponsorship, addressing the investigation of a novel way to reduce complex and extensive oxidation reaction mechanisms for fuel mixtures containing hundreds of species to a much smaller number of progress variables, typically by a factor of ten. The study has also been extended to computing laminar flames. Because the results have been documented in several papers published in the refereed literature and ... |
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| An Investigation of Anaerobic Processes in Fuel/Natural Seawater Environments |
08 Feb 2012 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
Jason S Lee; Richard I Ray; Brenda J Little; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB STENNIS DETACHMENT STENNIS SPACE CENTER MS OCEANOGRAPHY DIV
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| Experiments were designed to evaluate corrosion-related consequences of storing/transporting petroleum and alternative fuels in contact with natural seawater. Fuels included petroleum JP-5, camelina derived JP-5, petroleum F-76, and algal derived F-76 and mixtures of the petroleum-based and alternative fuels. Corrosion rates were estimated from polarization resistance measurements and corrosion was measured by weight loss. Corrosion attack morphology and corrosion products were analyzed by three-dimensional profilometry, environmental scanning microscopy, and energy ... |
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| Cultural Change and the Operational Energy Strategy |
01 Feb 2012 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
Steven L Allen; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Energy security is essential to the military and to the nation. Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan have highlighted the critical, dangerous, and enormous requirement for fuel to sustain combat operations on a daily basis. The Department of Defense (DoD) Operational Energy Strategy, which was approved in May 2011, will require DoD Components to change the way they operate in terms of having more fight with less fuel, more options with ... |
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| Community Relations Plan, Bulk Fuels Facility Spill, Solid Waste Management Units ST-106 and SS-111, Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque New Mexico |
Feb 2012 |
63 pages |
| Authors:
L Stahl; SHAW ENVIRONMENTAL INC DENVER CO
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| This Community Relations Plan describes the community involvement approach and community outreach activities to be implemented in association with upcoming remedial investigations and interim measures at Solid Waste Management Units ST-106 and SS-111, collectively known as the Bulk Fuels Facility (BFF) Spill, at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico. This work is being conducted to address fuels contamination in soils and groundwater at the BFF Spill including groundwater contamination ... |
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| Hydrodynamic Energy Saving Enhancements for DDG 51 Class Ships |
Feb 2012 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Dominic S Cusanelli; Gabor Karafiath; NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CARDEROCK DIV BETHESDA MD
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| The ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) Class destroyer represents the latest in a distinguished lineage of U.S. Navy combatants. The 62nd DDG 51 Class destroyer recently entered into service, and there are still many more to be built. DDG 51 Flight I/II: (DDG 51-78), 28 ships active DDG 79 Flight IIA: (DDG 79-112), 34 ships active (DDG 113-122), 10 more ships scheduled DDG 123 Flight III: extended plans (DDG 123-146), 24 ... |
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| Combustion Science to Reduce PM Emissions for Military Platforms |
Jan 2012 |
410 pages |
| Authors:
W M Roquemore; T A Litzinger; M B Colket; V R Katta; K L McNesby; S S Sidhu; R J Santoro; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH PROPULSION DIRECTORATE
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| The technical objectives of this program are to aid the DoD in meeting current and future NAAQS PM2.5 regulations by: (1) establishing the fundamental science base needed to develop and validate soot models for realistic fuels and (2) aiding in obtaining substantial reductions of PM2.5 emissions from current and future GTEs in military platforms. The overarching research strategy for achieving the objective of this program involves strongly coupled, mutually supportive ... |
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| Performance of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) on Large-Scale Hydroprocessed Renewable Jet (HRJ) Fuel Fires |
Jan 2012 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Michael J McDonald; John R Hawk; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| Bio-oil derived hydroprocessed renewable jet (HRJ) fuel blended with JP-8 is being evaluated for use in United States Air Force (USAF) aircraft and support equipment and vehicles. The fire protection safety risk to the first responder associated with this fuel must be established. This program was designed to determine if Military Specification MIL-F-24385F Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) has the capability of extinguishing large scale HRJ/JP-8 blended fuel fires. The ... |
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| Vibrational and Rotational CARS Measurements of Nitrogen in Afterglow of Streamer Discharge in Atmospheric Pressure Fuel/Air Mixtures |
Jan 2012 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
S J Pendleton; A Montello; C Carter; W Lempert; M A Gundersen; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| The use of nonequilibrium plasma generated by nanosecond discharges to ignite fuel/air mixtures, known as transient plasma ignition (TPI), has been shown to effectively reduce ignition delay and improve engine performance relative to spark ignition for combustion engines. While this method is potentially useful for many engine applications, at present the underlying physics are poorly understood. This work uses coherent anti-Stokes Raman spectroscopy (CARS) to measure the rotational and vibrational ... |
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| JP-8 and Other Military Fuels |
01 Dec 2011 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
Joel Schmitigal; Jill Tebbe; ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| Durability Evaluation of the Effects of Fischer-Tropsch Derived Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene Blended up to 50% with Petroleum JP-8 on a Detroit Diesel/MTU 8V92TA Engine |
Dec 2011 |
51 pages |
| Authors:
Michael Claus; Eric Sattler; Nichole Hubble; Nick Johnson; ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| In order to characterize the effect of a blend of Jet-Propellant 8 (JP-8) and Fischer-Tropsch derived Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene (FT SPK) on an 8V92TA MTU/Detroit Diesel engine, a 400 hour durability test, using a modified NATO protocol, was performed utilizing a 50% / 50% volumetric JP-8 and synthetic blend fuel. The results of this test were compared to a baseline engine running the same durability test in similar conditions utilizing ... |
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| Fully Burdened Cost of Fuel Using Input-Output Analysis |
Dec 2011 |
58 pages |
| Authors:
John W Hills; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 mandates that the Fully Burdened Cost of Fuel, including the total cost of procuring and transporting fuel, infrastructure operating costs, and the cost of force protection for the logistics tail, be applied in trade-off analyses for all Department of Defense systems that create a demand for energy. Using data from the Defense Logistics Agency Energy, this thesis builds a ... |
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| Development of a Spherical Combustion Chamber for Measuring Laminar Flame Speeds in Navy Bulk Fuels and Biofuel Blends |
Dec 2011 |
83 pages |
| Authors:
Omari D Buckley; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis presents the results of an experimental study to determine laminar flame speeds using the spherical flame method. An experimental combustion chamber, based on the constant-volume bomb method, was designed, built, and instrumented to conduct these experiments. Premixed Ethylene/air mixtures at a pressure of 2 atm, temperature of 298 5K and equivalence ratios ranging from 0.8 to 1.5 were ignited and using a high speed video Schlieren system images ... |
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| Theory and Feasibility of Implementing Economic Input/Output Analysis of the Department of Defense to Support Acquisition Decision Analysis and Cost Estimation |
28 Nov 2011 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
Eva Regnier; Daniel A Nussbaum; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF OPERATIONAL AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
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| In this project, Economic Input/Output analysis was used as the inspiration for a new approach to accounting for the supply-chain burden in estimating the fully burdened cost of fuel in the U.S. Department of Defense. A general model for the fully burdened cost of fuel was developed to demonstrate the multiplier effect by which the total amount of fuel required to supply a single gallon to the warfighter is greater ... |
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| Exhaust Gas Scrubber Washwater Effluent |
Nov 2011 |
47 pages |
| Authors:
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON DC
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| This document contains information about effluent washwater discharges associated with the operation of exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCSs), also known as sulfur oxide (SOx) scrubbers, onboard vessels. The use of scrubbers to clean the exhaust from marine engines using high sulfur residual oil and diesel fuels is an option for reducing SOx air emissions required by Annex VI of the MARPOL International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships. ... |
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| R&D of Energetic Ionic Liquids |
Nov 2011 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
Tom Hawkins; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB EDWARDS AFB CA PROPULSION DIRECTORATE
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| This presentation reviews current research and development of energetic ionic liquids, including state-of-the-art fuel, advanced chemical propulsion for spacecraft, history of energetic ionic liquids, and proposes greener chemical propulsion via energetic ionic liquids in advanced monopropellants |
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| Energy for the Warfighter |
Nov 2011 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Dave King; OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC (OPERATIONAL ENERGY PLANS AND PROGRAMS)
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| These briefing charts discuss the following topics: DoD operational energy strategy, Afghanistan basing strategy, changing environment and operational and tactical challenges, lessons learned, mission statement of the Operational Energy Division (OED), OED efforts to emphasize reducing fuel use in the Afghanistan CJOA, energy management solutions, power distribution, contingency basing and power solutions. |
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| Feeding the Fleet |
31 Oct 2011 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
Tina Hastings; NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND WASHINGTON DC
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| Accuracy and Best Practices for Small-Scale Rocket Engine Testing |
19 Oct 2011 |
48 pages |
| Authors:
M D Lightfoot; S A Danczyk; J M Watts; S A Schumaker; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB EDWARDS AFB CA PROPULSION DIRECTORATE
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| An in-depth analysis of the uncertainties associated with small-scale rocket engine testing has been conducted. The analysis uses terminology and approaches detailed in the ISO ?Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement? (GUM) and a recent NASA handbook on the subject (NASA HBK-8739.19-3). Along with this analysis, best practices for minimizing uncertainties are provided. AFRL?s Experimental Cell-1 facility is used as the example engine, and the data values provided ... |
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| Examination of Triacylglycerol Biosynthetic Pathways via De Novo Transcriptomic and Proteomic Analyses in an Unsequenced Microalga |
17 Oct 2011 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
Michael T Guarnieri; Sharon L Smolinski; Al Darzins; Michael Seibert; Philip T Pienkos; NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY LAB GOLDEN CO
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| Biofuels derived from algal lipids represent an opportunity to dramatically impact the global energy demand for transportation fuels. Systems biology analyses of oleaginous algae could greatly accelerate the commercialization of algalderived biofuels by elucidating the key components involved in lipid productivity and leading to the initiation of hypothesis-driven strain-improvement strategies. However, higher-level systems biology analyses, such as transcriptomics and proteomics, are highly dependent upon available genomic sequence data, and the ... |
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| Directions in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) Conference |
03 Oct 2011 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
Grace M Bochenek; ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| The various topics are discussed in these briefing charts: product lines of TARDEC, military vehicles mobility and energy efficiency, technical challenge of fuel efficient, safer vehicles, fuel efficiency, hybrids and vehicle electrification, installation and energy security, electronic power, control and distribution. |
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