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U.S. Navy wants to convert sea water into JP-5

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The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is toying with an idea of having an aircraft carrier produce its own jet fuel while at sea.

Navy scientists have managed to find a way to extract CO2 and produce H2 from seawater using an electrochemical acidification cell.

The gases are then converted into hydrocarbons that can be used to produce jet fuel.

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One thought on “U.S. Navy wants to convert sea water into JP-5”

  1. JP5 from sea water was a surpise tangent from the hydrocarbon conversions by catalyst. The CVNs with their reactors are fortunate to be able to provide the energy for these technologies.

    When the JP5 tanks are full, they can then produce marine diesel for the gas turbines of the destroyers, cruisers and Gator Navy platforms.

    This certainly extends the long legs and reduces significant fuel costs for the Carrier Task Force.

    Now our Marines will want nuclear LHAs to be able to manufacturer their required fuels suite! Ha 🙂

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