Naval Fuel Property Projections. Phase I. General Trends.

Abstract

Future Naval shipboard fuel properties are assessed from an external approach by evaluating the impact of outside influences on Naval fuel supplies. Historical trends in commercial distillate and resid fuels are reviewed. Energy, crude oil, and petroleum product forecasts are analyzed for their impact on future fuel properties; and linear program refinery model studies are reviewed to determine refinery flexibility in meeting future demand and product quality. Planned refinery construction is summarized and evaluated for effects on future quality. Synthetic fuel penetration into commercial fuel markets is also addressed. Conclusions from each of the above factors and their effects on future shipboard fuel quality are summarized.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA148555

Entities

People

  • B. K. Bailey
  • B. R. Wright
  • N. B. Sefer

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Burning Rate
  • Catalytic Cracking
  • Combustion
  • Diesel Fuels
  • Flash Point
  • Fuel Oils
  • Ignition
  • Jet Engine Fuels
  • Linear Programming
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Petroleum
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design