U. S. (United States) Air Force Fuel Cell Application Analysis.

Abstract

Fuel Cell Power Unit conceptual designs and cost/benefit analyses were accomplished for six U.S. Air Force applications. The applications included two attended remote sites, two unattended remote sites; and two tactical/mobile requirements. The electrical power ratings of these designs ranged from 23kW to 100kW. Fuels considered included diesel, Jet Fuel (JP-4) and methanol. Life cycle cost and benefit analyses showed that significant savings and operational improvements could be realized with the introduction of fuel cells into the USAF power generation inventory. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA126121

Entities

People

  • J. A. Hofbauer
  • W. A. Summers
  • W. D. Pouchot

Organizations

  • Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Alcohol Fuels
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Calorific Value
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Electric Generators
  • Electric Power
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Maintenance
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Petroleum Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology