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. (Author)


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    Title :

    Coal as an Alternate Fuel for Naval Vessels


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    Publication date :

    1978


    Size :

    157 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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