Utilization of Navy-generated waste oils as boiler fuel - handbook of guidelines and field survey results. Final report, October 1982-September 1983

This technical note provides information for a variety of users at different levels of management and operation. Part 1 contains background information on waste oil generation and a survey of waste oil disposition. Part 2 provides pertinent information to Public Works Officers and planners. Topics include: source of waste oil, a survey of disposition of waste oil, restrictions on use as fuel, boiler fuels, air quality considerations, and economics. Part 3 provides procedural information to operators using waste oil as boiler fuel. Waste oil handling, pre-burning treatment, burning methods, equipment modifications, and operational requirements are discussed. Part 4 consists of a comprehensive survey of the potential for utilizing waste oil by Navy/Marine Corps activities and a compilation of the reported experience of waste oil users.