Practical Feasibility Evaluation of Combusting Waste Petroleum Oils and Lubricants in Existing Heating Plant Boilers.
Abstract
Research has begun to evaluate the practical feasibility of combusting waste petroleum, oils, and lubricants (POL's) in existing heating plant boilers at three Air Force bases. The three bases are Seymour-Johnson, Loring, and McConnell AFB. This report describes the heating plants at the three bases, the types and quantities of waste POL's generated, and the waste POL transfer systems that were designed for each base. Economic analysis, as reported, indicates a definite and significant monetary savings that can be realized from reduced fuel oil and/or natural gas consumption by combusting waste POL's and taking advantage of their heating value. The test plan for actual several month evaluation of waste POL combustion at the three bases is described and includes air pollution sampling and identification of any operational problems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA007889
Entities
People
- Harold Elkin
- Ronald H. Kroop
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory