In article ,
(KDR) wrote:

If necessary, is it possible to use F-76 as aviation fuel? I've read
somewhere that the RN's Invincible class carrier can trade off her
endurance for embarked air group's endurance by using ship fuel tanks
as 'swing tanks'. Can anyone confirm this one way or the other?

http://www.stormingmedia.us/31/3168/A316873.html

The Universal Fuel at Sea: Replacing F-76 with JP-5
Authors: Sermarini, Joseph T.; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA

Abstract: This research investigates the feasibility, benefits, impacts
and costs of replacing F-76 with JP-5 and adopting JP-5 as the single
"universal fuel at sea". Joint Publication 4-03, Joint Bulk Petroleum
Doctrine states, "Department of Defense components should minimize the
number of bulk petroleum products that must be stocked and distributed".
DoD currently stores and distributes two fuels, F-76 and JP-5, for
shipboard use. As the universal fuel at sea JP-5 would replace F-76. All
shipboard systems, including boilers, turbine engines and diesel engines
that currently operate with F-76 should operate satisfactorily with JP-5.
Adopting JP-5 as the single fuel stocked and distributed for shipboard use
would simplify logistics support, maximize flexibility, and enhance the
readiness and sustainability of U.S. forces at sea.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

Description: Master's thesis

and an excellent tutorial at
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/elcbalt/docs/...0GUIDE%201.pdf

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Harry Andreas
Engineering raconteur