Utilization of Navy-Generated Waste Oils as Boiler Fuel - Handbook of Guidelines and Field Survey Results.

Abstract

This technical note provides information for a variety of users at different levels of management and operation. Part 1 contains background information on waste oil generation and a survey of waste oil disposition. Part 2 provides pertinent information to Public Works Officers and planners. Topics include: source of waste oil, a survey of disposition of waste oil, restrictions on use as fuel, boiler fuels, air quality considerations, and economics. Part 3 provides procedural information to operators using waste oil as boiler fuel. Waste oil handling, pre-burning treatment, burning methods, equipment modifications, and operational requirements are discussed. Part 4 consists of a comprehensive survey of the potential for utilizing waste oil by Navy/Marine Corps activities and a compilation of the reported experience of waste oil users.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA133717

Entities

People

  • C. Semien
  • T. T. Fu

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

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

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Chemical Elements
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Energy Conservation
  • Environmental Protection
  • Flue Gases
  • Fuel Oils
  • Liquids
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Nitrogen Oxides
  • Turbines

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  • Business Analytics
  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.