FUEL/OIL BLENDING Michael Wolford United States Army Engineer School Directorate of Environmental Integration Fort Leonard Wood, MO

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1 FUEL/OIL BLENDING Michael Wolford United States Army Engineer School Directorate of Environmental Integration Fort Leonard Wood, MO

2 Agenda Recommendation Cost and Performance Benefit FLW and the 58 th Transportation BN Process Modifications Summary

3 Recommendation Perform oil blending in all non-turbine Army vehicles that use JP8/DL2. Justification: Disposal fees provides a significant cost savings benefit Every gallon of oil blended equals one gallon of fuel saved Directly supports the Warfighter and the Army s policy of protecting public health and the environment by the reduction of used oil handling and storage.

4 Background Sep 2002 Used oil management identified as an issue in Afghanistan May 2004 Units in Balkans using fuel oil blending to reduce used oil accumulation. Further research found TACOM report from Jul 2004 ARCENT CFLCC C-7 requested assistance in developing an Operational Needs Statement to address used oil management. Feb 2005 PM LTV issues guidance that prohibits adding oil to fuel. Aug 2006 TACOM issues guidance authorizing fuel oil blending in non-turbine engines at 7.5% blend.

5 Background Cont d

6 Field Demonstration Summary A field demonstration was conducted at NTC during May 1997 through Jan The objective was to validate the blended-oil concept in a field environment, to assess possible effect of the use of blended fuel in field conditions, and to evaluate the blending device for field use. NTC was chosen because it has a large concentration of combat vehicles in continuous use during training exercises. CONCLUSIONS: 1 gal. used oil = 1 gal. JP8 saved Blends up to 7.5% work Saves handling costs, storage space, possible contamination, spillage, eliminates transporting of used oil to refining facility Blending met EPA emission standards

7 Cost and Benefit Analysis Reduce/Eliminate used oil disposal cost (.05 per gal. FLW) Utilize the amount of used oil generated as fuel thus reducing the need for DL2/JP-8 ($2.33 per gal.) Eliminate the need to handle and store used oil AR Environmental Protection and Enhancement Chapter 5-1 Policy: The goals of the Army s hazardous and solid waste management programs are to protect the public health and environment by minimizing the generation of hazardous and solid wastes, developing cost-effective waste management practices, saving energy, and conserving natural resources.

8 CY 58 TH Transportation Battalion Used Oil Gallons Disposal Cost Fuel Savings Benefit Combined Savings * $38.55 $1, $1, ** $ $5, $6, $ $7, $7, * Fuel costs averaged $1.42 per gallon for CY 2005 ** Fuel costs averaged $2.33 per gallon for CY 2006 Disposal cost for used oil is $0.05 per gallon on FLW. Cost of unit=$2,700 x 4 = $10,800.00

9 58 th Transportation BN Potentially could blend over 4000 gallons of oil per year Uses 30,000 gallons of fuel monthly 10% of their fleet was blended in 2005 as a test 90% of their fleet is blended now Systems will pay for themselves 2007

10 Oil CAT Fuel Blender Each unit $2, on the GSA schedule (#GS-07F- 0187M) Four filters for $225 Filter life: 50 to 100 vehicles unless the used oil/fuel tank of the vehicle had significant contamination 58 th Trans used their first filter for one year.

11 Process Fuel is blended during vehicle oil-change DO NOT use on turbine diesel vehicles (M1 Abrams) Ensure vehicle diesel/jp 8 fuel tank is ¾ full Ensure fuel/oil ratio does not exceed 7.5% Power source 120V AC 5A or 24V DC

12 Process Insert double hose into fuel tank Disconnect all hoses/store unit Connect hose from oil tote to blending machine Dispose of oil left in tote Turn timer to equal one minute per quart of oil Turn machine on and continue with service Drain oil into tote

13 Modifications

14 Drain Oil 3 2 1

15 Drain Plug 1

16 Quick Disconnect

17 Modified Fuel Cap

18 Summary Oil Reutilization will benefit the Army four ways: 1. Divert used oil into fuel 2. Reduce/Eliminate used oil disposal costs/spill clean up costs 3. Support the Warfighter and the Army s policy of protecting public health and the environment 4. When deployed, eliminates security risk of local contractor coming on to base camps when deployed

19 QUESTIONS?