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Fueling Production.

Authors :
Mecham, Michael
Wall, Robert
Michels, Jennifer
Source :
Aviation Week & Space Technology. 4/6/2009, Vol. 170 Issue 14, p24-25. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article discusses the possibility for the commercial and military aviation to become the industrial world's leader in shifting to non-petroleum-based fuels to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and address persistent environmental issues, particularly the role carbon dioxide (CO2) plays in global warming. According to Pratt & Whitney Vice President Alan H. Epstein, the biofuels the company measure are showing a heat capacity of JP-7. It notes the effort of Europe to advance biofuel research.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00052175
Volume :
170
Issue :
14
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
38706731