Capability of Existing 6-Inch Bulk Fuel Delivery Systems to Transfer Fuel from Tankers 10,000-ft Offshore.

Abstract

This report documents results of demonstration exercises in which two concepts utilizing existing equipment and vessels were tested to determine the capability of the Amphibious Construction Battalions to transfer fuel onshore from transports positioned 10,000 ft offshore in an amphibious assault. Data given includes pumped seawater delivery rates and projected comparative fuel flow rates. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA092946

Entities

People

  • Christopher M. Hoffman
  • J. Bayles
  • J. Thayer
  • N. Clarke

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amphibious Operations
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction
  • Couplings
  • Engineering
  • Flow Rate
  • Fuel Lines
  • Fuel Pumps
  • Fuel Systems
  • Hoses
  • Marine Corps
  • Navy
  • Pumping
  • Security
  • Ships
  • Shores
  • Transport Ships

Readers

  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Petroleum Engineering