[Dodp3] Off Spec JP8 Fuel

Tue Jun 5 15:33:59 EDT 2001

Are we talking about JP8, by definition "used oil"?  Let me be your
broker or contact TEXPAR Energy, INC in Bainbridge GA phone
1-888-246-0670, or 912-246-4311, FAX 912-246-4474 and see what he will
offer to PAY.

Johann H. Behnken 
Base Recycling Manager 
AAC/EMCP 
Comm 850-882-6282, Ext 406 
DSN  872-6282, Ext 406 
FAX  850-882-3761 
email behnkenj at eglin.af.mil 
https://em.eglin.af.mil/emcp/recycle/
<https://em.eglin.af.mil/emcp/recycle/>  

to serve you better, please click below 
to complete a recycling survey 
https://em.eglin.af.mil/emcp/recycle/survey.asp
<https://em.eglin.af.mil/emcp/recycle/survey.asp>  

-----Original Message----- 
From: Engbert, Edward - SREO [ mailto:eengbert at sreo.army.mil
<mailto:eengbert at sreo.army.mil> ] 
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2001 2:00 PM 
To: steven.nelson at robins.af.mil 
Cc: Dennis Teefy (AEC P2&ETD) (E-mail); Ralph Mowery (E-mail); P2&ETD TT

Br) Erik B Hangeland (C (E-mail); Bill Vondersmith; dodp3 at p2pays.org 
Subject: RE: [Dodp3] Off Spec JP8 Fuel 

Steve, 
I saw your question about off-spec JP-8 jet fuel.  Bill Vondersmith, GA 
P2AD, gave me your POC information.  You and/or others on the regional 
P2 listserve may be interested in the following potential solution to 
your JP-8 disposal problem at Warner Robins AFB.  (see below) 

The Army Environmental Center (AEC)'s Technology Division, in 
cooperation with The Southwest Research Institute (SWRI), under 
direction of the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM)

Fuels and Lubricant Technology Team (FLTT) developed, designed, and 
fabricated a Fuel Filtration/Additive Unit (FAU). 

The unit is commercially available and will filter and replenish JP-8 
fuel with additives so you really would not need to dispose of the off 
spec material.  Since you use probably create a frequent and large 
volume of JP-8, this recycling technology may be of interest to you.  It

may be simply a matter of taking the cost of a new unit and calculating 
the payback period to see if it is worthwhile or not.  I don't know for 
sure but think the units are probably not much more than $15 or 20k in 
initial investment. 

At Ft. Stewart, GA, 243 vehicles were processed using the unit.  Blount 
Island Command,  in Jacksonville, FL, has also purchased and use a few 
units. 

A good POC for more information at the Army Environmental Center is Mr. 
Dennis Teefy, 410-436-6867.  

If you decide to go this route, please let us know how you like it.  It 
would make a good Regional P2 story.  Thanks. 
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Fuel Filtration Additive Unit http://ace <http://ace>  < http://ace
<http://ace> > 

Background 
Keeping tactical vehicles maintained is an essential part of the overall

readiness of the military. Tactical vehicles are unique in that they are

periodically stored for extended periods of time with full fuel tanks. 
Over time, the diesel fuel deteriorates and absorbs water vapor allowing

free water accumulation and microbial growth. When the contaminated fuel

is used, the deterioration products plug the fuel filters disabling the 
vehicle. Secondary effects include increased engine wear and decreased 
performance. 

FAU 
The Southwest Research Institute (SWRI) under direction of the U.S. Army

Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Fuels and Lubricant 
Technology Team (FLTT) http://www.tacom.army.mil/tardec/
<http://www.tacom.army.mil/tardec/>  
< http://www.tacom.army.mil/tardec/ <http://www.tacom.army.mil/tardec/>
>  developed, designed, and fabricated 
a Fuel Filtration/Additive Unit (FAU). The FAU is system of 
off-the-shelf technologies used in harmony to decontaminate fuels while 
providing the ability to inject chemical additives. For maximum mobility

in the field, the unit is trailer mounted and has the capability to 
supply its own power. The fuel decontamination rate of the system is a 
rapid 60 gallons per minute. The system also has the capability to 
inject four separate additives simultaneously to the fuel as it is being

cleaned. These additives options can be used to convert Jet A-1 into 
JP-8, add microbial biocides, or increase fuel stability. 

Field Evaluation 
The FAU has been proven effective in a variety of field situations. At 
Ft. Stewart, GA, 243 vehicles were processed using the unit. The Unit 
was set up to remove both the heavy concentration of water and 
particulate contamination. At Twentynine Palms and Camp Pendleton, CA, 
the particulate mater tended to be finer then that of Ft. Stewart 
because of the addition of the Fuel Oil Additive portion of MIL-S-53021.

The FAU still was able to remove the minute particles rectifying the 
fuel filter plugging problem. 

Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, FL purchased a second generation 
FAU. They utilize the FAU in the maintenance of the Marine Corps 
Pre-positioned Fleet. Since Blount Island mission calls for the constant

use of the unit, they estimate that the cost of the unit was recouped in

less then one year. Blount Island's cost savings comes through decreased

fuel disposal and procurement costs. 

Aiding Military Readiness 
The FAU will have a dramatic impact on the readiness of our mechanized 
troops. The FAU will mitigate the fuel filter plugging problem in most 
tactical vehicles allowing them to be held at a higher state of 
readiness. In the case of fuel contamination emergencies, the FAU will 
be able to quickly and safely decontaminate gross quantities of fuel. 
The additive system allows for rapid conversion of fuels to different 
grades. Man-hours in the motor pool will decrease by preventing the time

intensive removal of the fuel cells, changing of the filters, and 
disposal of the contaminated fuel. By decontaminating the fuel, it no 
longer necessary to disposed of it as a hazardous waste while recovering

the procurement costs. 

Current Status 
The FAU has proven its worth in the field and can provide significant 
pollution prevention and economic savings. There is currently a design 
package for the manufacturing and production of the FAU. The design is 
flexible and can easily be altered to adapt to individual instillation 
needs. The U.S. Army Environmental Center (USAEC) and U.S. Army Aberdeen

Test Center (ATC) joined forces with FLTT to aid the technology transfer

of the FAU. The high cost of procuring the FAU has been a detriment to 
the project. Efforts are underway to streamline the production of the 
FAU, evaluate potential vendors for fabrication, and to continue to 
collect cost and performance information. The FAU has proven its 
usefulness in situations where large quantities of fuel can be treated. 
The goal of this effort is to make the FAU practical for installations 
who will utilize the FAU less frequently as Blount Island. 

-----Original Message----- 
From: Bill Vondersmith [ mailto:Bill_Vondersmith at mail.dnr.state.ga.us
<mailto:Bill_Vondersmith at mail.dnr.state.ga.us>  
< mailto:Bill_Vondersmith at mail.dnr.state.ga.us
<mailto:Bill_Vondersmith at mail.dnr.state.ga.us> > ] 
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2001 2:23 PM 
To: dodp3 at p2pays.org 
Subject: [Dodp3] Off Spec JP8 Fuel 

I have a request from a military base for someone to pick-up off spec 
JP8 fuel (jet fuel) at no cost for reuse or energy recovery. This would 
divert it from disposal as an ignitable RCRA waste at a premium cost. 
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