Liquid hydrogen, liquid methane, and synthetic aviation kerosene were assessed as alternate fuels for aircraft in terms of cost, capital requirements, and energy resource utilization. Fuel transmission and airport storage and distribution facilities are considered. Environmental emissions and safety aspects of fuel selection are discussed and detailed descriptions of various fuel production and liquefaction processes are given. Technological deficiencies are identified.
Comparison of Alternate Fuels for Aircraft
1979
38 pages
Report
No indication
English
Fuels , Air Pollution & Control , Aircraft fuels , Kerosene , Liquid hydrogen , Methane , Transportation energy , Coal utilization , Cost analysis , Environment effects , Liquefaction , Safety factors , Shale oil , Synthetic fuels , Thermodynamic efficiency , Substitutes , Comparison , Assessments , Capitalized costs , Technology , Air pollution
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