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Back Impact on Naval Operations of Adopting JP5 as Single Fuel

Fiscal Year 2020
Division Research & Sponsored Programs
Department NPS Naval Research Program
Investigator(s) Ferrer, Geraldo L.
Sponsor NPS Naval Research Program (Navy)
Summary The US Navy uses two kinds of fuel for its maritime operations. One of them is the jet propulsion fuel JP-5, a kerosene-type aviation turbine fuel (also known as F-44) with a high flash point (approximately 140F). The other is diesel-like fuel F-76, also known as diesel fuel marine (DFM), which has the same flash point as the JP-5. Although these fuel types have many similar (but not identical) characteristics, every maritime operation still requires both of them. This study will evaluate the operational efficiencies of adopting JP-5 as the single alternative in the fuel supply chain in a contested environment.
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