Accession Number:

ADA564238

Title:

Biodiesel: Paving the Way for DoD's Renewable Future

Descriptive Note:

Briefing charts

Corporate Author:

NATIONAL DEFENSE CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT JOHNSTOWN PA

Personal Author(s):

• Chavez, David M.

Report Date:

2011-05-11

Pagination or Media Count:

40.0

Abstract:

Demonstration of Biodiesel Blend Use in Ground Tactical Vehicles and Equipment non-deployed. The objective is to demonstrate and validate the use of B20 in nondeployed ground tactical vehicles and equipment by addressing users concerns regarding the following 1 Stability of the biodiesel, 2 Accelerated deterioration during high-temperature storage, 3 Vehicle operation and fuel properties in low temperatures, 4 Water affinity and microbial degradation, and 5 Material compatibility and solvency. The Tri-Service Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricant Working Group demonstrated biodiesel blend B20 in non-deployed tactical vehicles and equipment for various operational schedules and climate conditions to address user concerns. Demonstration Sites Naval Surface Warfare Center NSWC, Crane, IN HotCold, Humid 29 Palms, CA Hot, Dry Moody AFB, GA Hot, Humid Climate, Naval Base Ventura County NBVC, CA Mild Climate and Marine Corps Base Hawaii Hot, Humid Climate.

Descriptors:

• *DEMONSTRATIONS
• *DIESEL FUELS
• *GROUND VEHICLES
• *MILITARY VEHICLES
• *TEST AND EVALUATION
• BIODEGRADATION
• DETERIORATION
• ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS
• HIGH HUMIDITY
• HIGH TEMPERATURE
• LOW TEMPERATURE
• OBSERVATION
• OXIDATION
• PARTICULATES
• STABILITY
• STORAGE
• SYMPOSIA
• VALIDATION

Subject Categories:

• Combat Vehicles
• Fuels

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE