Biofuels
Abstract
The Biofuels program explored longer term, higher risk approaches to obtaining and using energy. A pathway to affordable self-sustainable agriculture-sourced production of an alternative to petroleum-derived JP-8, that meets all DoD needs, were investigated. Initial efforts focused on the conversion of crop oil triglycerides to JP-8. Additional efforts expanded the spectrum of convertible feedstocks to cellulosic, algal, and other similar materials, enabling a diversified feedstock portfolio that can meet the entire DoD need within a sustainable commercial framework. An important variant of this latter category is the development of man- and vehicle-portable technologies that produce substantial quantities of JP-8 and other useful liquid fuels from indigenously available or harvestable resources near desired locations worldwide.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- 4be0008c90410e8722d11e1cf4738f82