Capability of Existing 6-Inch Bulk Fuel Delivery Systems to Transfer Fuel from Tankers 10,000-ft Offshore.

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Abstract:

This report documents results of demonstration exercises in which two concepts utilizing existing equipment and vessels were tested to determine the capability of the Amphibious Construction Battalions to transfer fuel onshore from transports positioned 10,000 ft offshore in an amphibious assault. Data given includes pumped seawater delivery rates and projected comparative fuel flow rates. Author

Author(s):
Bayles, J. ; Clarke, N. ; Hoffman, C. ; Thayer, J.
Author Organization(s):
CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB (NAVY) PORT HUENEME CA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. for FY76,
Pagination:
0031

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CEL-TN-1585
Task Number(s):
Y024201006
Project Number(s):
Y024201
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.2_Exercising; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6_Net Centric
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*DELIVERY, *BULK MATERIALS, *FUELS, *TANKER SHIPS, BATTALION LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS, DEMONSTRATIONS, AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS, RATES, MILITARY EXERCISES, TRANSFER, FUEL PUMPS, SEA WATER, OFFSHORE, PUMPING, CARGO SHIPS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Fuels
Keyword(s):
Fuel transfer, Bulk fuels
Report Date:
1980 Aug 01