Coal as an alternate fuel for Naval vessels. Master's thesis
This thesis examines the possible uses of coal and coal-derived fuels for propulsion of the ships of the United States Navy. The need for this study was precipitated by the worsening supply of oil in the world. Included is a review of the world energy problem, and estimates of when real shortages in petroleum can be expected. Atmospheric fluidized bed combustors and pulverized coal furnaces are examined as modern methods of solid coal firing. Their impact on ship size as compared to more conventional means of powering, was examined through use of a computer aided ship synthesis model. The use of coal for existing ships was limited to a discussion of coal-derived liquid fuels and coal/oil slurries.
- Research Organization:
- Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 5574092
- Report Number(s):
- AD-A-072755
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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320301* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Industrial & Agricultural Processes-- Energy Sources
BOILERS
CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COAL
COMBUSTION
COMBUSTION CHAMBERS
ENERGY SOURCES
FOSSIL FUELS
FUEL SUBSTITUTION
FUELS
MILITARY FACILITIES
OXIDATION
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PROPULSION
SHIPS
SOLID FUELS
SYNTHETIC FUELS
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES