A team of chemists at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., is testing alternative fuel formulas using items such as algae, weeds, animal fats and liquefied coal.
Their goal is to create an alternative version of today’s jet fuel, known as JP-5, which could be easily transported and burned by today’s fleet.
Rick Kamin, the fuels lead for the Navy Energy Coordination Office, said, The Navy is working with General Electric, which manufactures the Super Hornet’s F414 engine, to test prospective fuels. Super Hornet-maker Boeing also is helping to test whether the fuels are compatible with the plane’s existing parts.
The Navy also is working to develop alternative fuel for ships, but officials have not decided what type of ship will be the first to test it, Kamin said.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Navy Tests Alternative Fuels for Jets and Ships
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