Synthetic Fuels for Naval Applications Produced Using Shipboard Nuclear Power,
Abstract
This thesis evaluated the generation of synthetic fuels for the propulsion of naval aircraft and ships, on the premise that this could be a useful contribution to the logistical support of deployed naval forces. The feedstocks for the fuels are produced from the ubiquitous hydrogen and carbon dioxide available (with appropriate processing) in seawater. Previous work in this area, most of it one or two decades old, was reviewed, as were significant developments since. Various end product synthetic fuels were studied including hydrogen, methanol, and naval fuels (jet fuel and naval distillate) together with their respective applications. In addition the synthetic fuel is a recycled product, one that produces zero net carbon dioxide, thereby capable of - if adopted on a larger scale - mitigating the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations now underway. jg p.2
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA299090
Entities
People
- Kevin B. Terry
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology