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Comparison of alternate fuels for aircraftLiquid 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.
Document ID
19790024466
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Witcofski, R. D. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1979
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-80155
Meeting Information
Meeting: International DGLR/DFLR Symp. on Hydrogen in Air Transportation
Location: Stuttgart
Country: Germany
Start Date: September 11, 1979
End Date: September 14, 1979
Accession Number
79N32637
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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