The Universal Fuel at Sea: Replacing F-76 with JP-5

Abstract

This research investigates the feasibility, benefits, impacts and costs of replacing F-76 with JP-5 and adopting JP-5 as the single "universal fuel at sea". Joint Publication 4-03, Joint Bulk Petroleum Doctrine states, "Department of Defense components should minimize the number of bulk petroleum products that must be stocked and distributed". DoD currently stores and distributes two fuels, F-76 and JP-5, for shipboard use. As the universal fuel at sea JP-5 would replace F-76. All shipboard systems, including boilers, turbine engines and diesel engines that currently operate with F-76 should operate satisfactorily with JP-5. Adopting JP-5 as the single fuel stocked and distributed for shipboard use would simplify logistics support, maximize flexibility, and enhance the readiness and sustainability of U.S. forces at sea.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA378613

Entities

People

  • Joseph T. Sermarini

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Fuel Oils
  • Gas Turbines
  • Geographic Regions
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Naval Operations
  • Petroleum
  • Petroleum Industry
  • Supply Chain
  • Turbines
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Petroleum Engineering