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What is Energy Conservation and the Navy? |
In October 2010, the CNO signed the Navy Energy Vision, setting the goal to be a Navy that:- Values energy as a strategic resource- Understands how energy security is vital to executing the Navy's mission-Is resilient to any future energy challengeDiversifying fuel options is important to our operational flexibility, providing us options in challenging threat environments. The Defense Logistics Agency Energy's announcement that it has awarded AltAir Paramount a contract to supply more than 77 million gallons of blended advanced biofuel for use on Navy Ships is an important milestone in the development of an alternative fuels industry capable of meeting our national security fuel requirements. During RIMPAC 2012, the Department of the Navy demonstrated that qualified alternative fuel blends are effective drop-in replacements for conventional fuels. DLA Energy's award is the next step in making cost-competitive alternative fuels part of the new normal in Navy and Marine Corps operations and ensuring interoperability with our allies and the private sector as they expand their use of these fuels. |
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What is Light Emitting Diode (LED) Lighting? |
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are replacements for incandescent and fluorescent lighting fixtures. SSL lamps are arrays of individual LEDs producing light at the same quality and brightness as legacy lamps with an increased lifespan |
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What is Energy Efficiency Culture and Behavior? |
The Navy is changing its energy culture by linking energy consumption to behavior through awareness and accountability at the individual, command, and functional levels. The Navy has invested in facility management experts and systems, as well as other enabling technologies to provide leaders with greater visibility of energy consumption.In 2012, President Obama issued a presidential proclamation declaring October National Energy Action Month. In the proclamation, President Obama called upon Americans to work together, "to achieve greater energy security, a more robust economy, and a healthier environment for our children."Energy saving actions, such as swapping out old incandescent light bulbs for high-efficiency LED lighting, shutting off unneeded lights, and adding insulation around doors and windows are practical ideas that promote energy efficiency, make us more sustainable, and ultimately support the mission.Reducing energy consumption in the workplace:-Turn off computers and computer monitors at night and during the day when they are not being used for extended periods of time- Turn off lights when exiting a space- Use natural daylighting and reduce or eliminate artificial lighting when possible- When weather permits, open windows in place of air conditioning. Turn off air conditioners when space is not occupied for an extended period of time- Use task lighting when lighting is only needed in one small area- Keep air compressors and other shop equipment off when not in use- Always keep doors and windows closed when air conditioning is on-Make sure sleep mode features are enabled on all office equipment |
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What is Short-Cycle Mission and Revovery Tanking (SMART) Overview? |
Short-Cycle Mission and Recovery Tanking (SMART) is intended to offset typical operational inefficiencies that arise from the use of Super Hornet aircraft as aerial tankers.Traditionally aerial tanking operations were performed by S-3 aircraft. When the Suoer Hornet replaced the S-3, most aerial refueling and tanker operations remained constant despite the fact that as a more powerful aircraft, the F/A 18 burned more fuel while loitering and therefore required more fuel to operate and had less fuel to give mission aircraft.To remedy the fuel consumption, CVW's tested what is known as "yo-yo" tanking, which staggers tanker cycles to provide fuel to overlapping recovery (inbound) and mission (outbound) tactical aircraft. This limits the tanker's required loiter time, cutting fuel burn by up to 65% per sortie saving the Navy approximately 10.5 million gallons of fuel and over $40 million annually.Different Variations of SMART:- Pure SMART: Using only a single centerline aerial refueling store (ARS)-Hybrid SMART: Employing a 3-wet (ARS plus two external fuel tanks) tankers for mission tanking and an ARS-only tanker for recovery tanking if needed.-Hybrid SMART plus: Utilizing a 5-wet mission tanker and an ARS only or 3-wet recovery tanker. |
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What is the Purpose of Aviation Energy Conservation (Air ENCON) program? |
The US Navy Aviation Energy Conservation (Air ENCON) Program is designed to optimize fuel consumption by naval aviation units - without adversely impacting safety or mission execution -to ensure the right amount of fuel is availiable for sustained mission readiness. The Air ENCON program pillars are:- Developing energy awareness throughout the Naval Aviation community- Building a culture of innovation and sharing of best practices- Eliminating energy-consuming inefficiencies throughout the organization |
