Best Technical Approach for the Petroleum Quality Analysis (PQA) System

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Abstract:

Recent U.S. military operations have identified a need for improved methods of fuel and lubricant analysis in the field. This analysis capability should be highly mobile and built around modern, state-of-the-art analytical techniques. This report contains a critical review of current U.S. Army fuel testing requirements and the significance of each of the specified fuel properties. A trade-off analysis of each of the specified fuel properties was conducted. Based on the trade-off analysis, fuel property and analysis method recommendations are provided to help design a Petroleum Quality Analysis PQA system. The proposed PQA system is capable of timely evaluation of mobility fuels in the field using a restricted number of instruments housed on a mobile platform. Fuels, Transportable analytical equipment, Diesel fuel, Infrared spectroscopy, Instrumental analysis, Fuel properties, Petroleum analysis, Testing Mobile

Author(s):
Fodor, George E. ; Westbrook, Steven R.
Author Organization(s):
SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INST SAN ANTONIO TXBELVOIR FUELS AND LUBRICANTS RESEARCHFACILITY
Descriptive Note:
Rept. for Jan-Aug 1994
Pagination:
0065

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
BFLRF-300
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAK70-92-C-0059
Monitor Series:
TACOM-MTC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.1_Define and Prioritize Requirements; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Modernization Areas:
Space; Directed Energy; AI and Machine Learning
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, *CRUDE OIL, TEST AND EVALUATION, MILITARY OPERATIONS, REQUIREMENTS, MOBILITY, INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY, COMMERCE, MILITARY EQUIPMENT, FUELS, QUALITY, PLATFORMS, MOBILE, TRANSPORTABLE, OPERATION, INSTRUMENTATION, TRADE OFF ANALYSIS, ARMY, MODEMS, DIESEL FUELS, LUBRICANTS, LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Miscellaneous Materials, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies, Fuels
Keyword(s):
PQA(PETROLEUM QUALITY ANALYSIS), INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS
Report Date:
1994 Aug 01