A Novel Concept for Reducing Water Usage and Increasing Efficiency in Power Generation
This project proposes to develop an intake air-cooling system that uses ice to cool the air in coal-based combined-cycle plants, thereby increasing kilowatt output, improving efficiency and reducing water usage by capturing humidity from the air. An added benefit is that the technology can make ice during off-peak periods and storing that ice until it is used during peak demand per... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-02NT41544 | Project State: PA |
A Novel Low-Temperature Diffusion Aluminide Coating for Ultrasupercritical Coal-Fired Boiler Applications
The main objective of this proposal is to develop a low-temperature (=700°C) diffusion aluminide coating with reduced brittleness via pack cementation for protection of USC boiler internal tubing. Potential Al-containing binary alloys will be identified using thermodynamic computations and physical metallurgy principles. These masteralloys will be utilized instead of pure Al to red... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-06NT42674 | Project State: TN |
A Novel Method for the Removal of Trace Concentration of Elemental Mercury From Utility Emissions
An innovative technique for removal of elemental mercury from emissions of coal-fired utilities is proposed. In a recent regulatory finding, the EPA has identified mercury as the HAP (Hazardous Air Pollutant) of greatest concern in utility emissions. The key idea is to selectively photoionize mercury atoms. The positive charged mercury ions thus formed are removable by two metho... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-01NT41290 | Project State: MD |
A Novel Sensor and Measurement System for Fireside Corrosion Monitoring in Coal-Fired Boilers
The objective of the proposed project is to develop an on-line corrosion monitoring technology for short-term determination of fireside corrosion rate for coal-burning boilers. A new method has been developed, by the PI, which has great potential for fireside corrosion measurement. Phase I of the project will develop and experimentally test the new corrosion measurement method a... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-03NT41807 | Project State: AL |
A Reduced Order Model of Two-Phase Flow, Heat Transfer and Combustion in Circulating Beds
To develop a reduced order model for multiphase flow reactors using MFIX
incorporating chemical reactions and heat transfer in dense or dilute fluid-solids flows.
In addition visualization tools will be developed for understanding the temporal behavior captured by a reduced order model.
... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-00NT40903 | Project State: TX |
A Technology for the Recovery of High Quality Fuel and Adsorbent Carbons from Coal
The overall objective of this project is to develop and demonstrate the economic potential of technology for the recovery of high-quality fuel and carbon adsorbent materials from coal burning utility ash ponds and landfills. This project will evaluate the technical and economic performance of the Fuel FloatTM technology, that includes particle sizing, carbon separation using spira... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-AC26-98FT40154 | Project State: KY |
Active Carbonation: A Novel Concept to Develop an Integrated CO2 Sequestration Module for Vision 21 Plants
Mineral carbonation involves the reaction of CO2 with non-carbonate minerals to form stable mineral carbonates to sequester the CO2. Currently, mineral carbonation requires pulverization of the raw materials, long reaction times, and high partial pressures (>115 atm) which require that CO2 be captured from the flue gas prior to carbonation. This study will attempt to accelerate t... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-01NT41286 | Project State: PA |
Advanced Computational Model for Three-Phase Slurry Reactors
The main goal of this project is to develop a scientific understanding of three-phase slurry reactors in coal conversion processes, in particular, synthetic liquid fuel production. One main objective is to develop an advanced computational capability for predicting the transport and processing of three-phase slurry reactors. Special attention will be given to the slurry phase Fisch... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-99FT40584 | Project State: NY |
Advanced Diagnostic Techniques for Three Slurry Bubble Column Reactors
Fischer-Tropsch (FT) chemistry is an acknowledged route for clean utilization of coal derived synthesis gas in production of fuels and chemicals. Based on reaction engineering considerations and economics, slurry bubble column reactor (SBCR) is the preferred reactor for commercialization of FT synthesis. Reliable data and tested models or theory for design and scale-up of SBCR for ... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-99FT40594 | Project State: MO |
Advanced Heat Exchangers Using Tunable Nanoscale-Molecular Assembly
The objective of the proposed research effort is to develop an innovative steam condenser technology using nano-tailored heat exchange surfaces that have a large potential to resolve steam condenser-related problems that cause substantial losses of performance in large-scale coal power plants. To achieve the objective the following work will be undertaken: 1) develop a novel nano-t... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-02NT41543 | Project State: NV |
Advanced Heterogeneous Reburn Fuel From Coal and Hog Manure
An advanced reburn fuel will be produced from hog manure and pulverized lignite. Processing will involve heating the manure with its inherent water content in a closed system at a relatively low reaction temperature in the presence of an alkali reaction promoter. The resulting product will be separated into its organic and aqueous phases. The organic fraction will be combined with ... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-02NT41551 | Project State: ND |
An Evaluation of the Feasibility of Combining CO2 Flooding with Microbiallly Enhanced Oil Recovery Technologies in Order to Sequester CO2.
The objective of this proposed research is to determine the extent to which microorganisms isolated from oil bearing geologic formations can convert CO2 into methane or cellular components. ... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-06NT42715 | Project State: MS |
An Innovative Fresh Water Production Process for Fossil Fired Power Plants Using Energy Stored in Main Condenser Cooling Water
Ths project proposes to replace the cooling tower in a fossil fired power plant with an innovative diffusion driven desalination plant that will render the power plant a net producer of fresh water. The energy required to drive the desalination process comes from the main condenser cooling water, which would otherwise be discharged. The hot water from the condensor will be used t... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-02NT41537 | Project State: FL |
Application Of Cofiring And Cogeneration For South Dakota Soybean Processors
The goal of this project was to complete an analysis determining the technical and economic
feasibility of cofiring and cogeneration for the SDSP facility.
The objectives were to:
1. Complete a biomass resource assessment of available fuels to be cofired with coal.
2. Complete design for transport, storage, and handling of the biomass?coal fuels.
3. Specify the design of the... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-98FT40321-038 | Project State: ND |
Atomic Level Modeling of CO2 Disposal as a Carbonate Mineral
The goal of this project is to develop an atomic level understanding of the mechanisms that govern the kinetics of the complex Mg(OH)2 carbonation process to facilitate engineering of improved carbonation materials and processes for carbon dioxide disposal. This project utilizes environmental-cell (E-cell) dynamic high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (DHRTEM) to probe t... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-98FT40112 | Project State: AZ |
CO2 Separation Using Thermally Optimized Membranes-Nanocomposite Development
Idaho National Energy and Engineering Laboratory in collaboration with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) will develop a high-temperature polymer membrane that will exhibit permselectivity an order of magnitude higher than current polymer membranes. The project will focus on the separation of CO2/CH4 and CO2/N2 gas pairs representing industrially and environmentally important s... Read more >
| Project ID: FWP-5A420 | Project State: ID |
CO2 Separation Using a Thermally Optimized Membrane
Los Alamos National Laboratory will develop a high-temperature polymer membrane that will exhibit a permselectivity an order of magnitude higher than current polymer membranes. The project will focus on the separation of CO2/CH4 and CO2/N2 gas pairs, which represent separations that are industrially and environmentally important. Capitalizing on the interplay between polymer stru... Read more >
| Project ID: FWP-02FE19-AC03 (FE-01-0003) | Project State: NM |
Coal Particle Flow Patterns for Oxygen Enriched, Low NOx Burners
To develop tools that allow prediction of coal flow patterns in pulverized coal burners using oxygen enriched "air" as an oxidant, and to optimize these coal flow patterns to minimize NOx emissions.... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-00NT40816 | Project State: IN |
Computational Studies of Physical Properties of Boron Carbide
The overall goal is to provide valuable insight in to the mechanisms and processes that could lead to better engineering the widely used boron carbide which could play an important role in current plight towards greener energy. The main objectives of the proposed projects are: (1) developing a first principles method based supercell approach for modeling disorders in solid; (2) app... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FE0000103 | Project State: TN |
Computational and Experimental Design of FE-Based Superalloys for Elevated Temperature Applications
The objective of the proposed research is to use a science-based systems-engineering approach to design advanced Fe-based superalloys capable of operating in the temperature range of 873 to 1,033K. The proposed research will employ modern computational tools for the studies of phase stability, microstructure design, and coarsening dynamics. Specifically, the approach of the computa... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-NT0008089 | Project State: TN |
Contribution of Semi-Volatile Organic Material to PM2.5
Data will be obtained for two sampling programs at the NETL facility in Pittsburgh. The first sampling program will be a year-long effort to identify the daily contribution of semi-volatile organic material to ambient PM2.5 and determine the meteorological conditions which are associated with formation of high concentrations of fine particulate SVOC. The second year-long program ... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-99FT40581 | Project State: UT |
Control of Interfacial Dust Cake to Improve Efficiency of Moving Bed Granular Filters
The goal of this research is to improve the performance of moving bed granular filters for hot gas clean-up by establishing a quasi-steady dust cake that is continuously renewed upstream and swept away downstream. To reach the goal of improved efficiency by establishing a quasi-steady dust cake, the ISU grant specifies the following objectives:
- Understand the interfacial phen... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-99FT40588 | Project State: IA |
Coupled Geomechanical Deformation Fluid Flow and Seismic Modeling
Develop a sophisticated, state-of-the art two-way coupled fluid flow and geomechanical deformation modeling code. The code will be 3D, use finite element discretization, and will run in parallel. Output from this code will enable feasibility studies of time-lapse imaging of reservoirs in weak formations, in particular, computed changes in porosity, pressure, and saturation will b... Read more >
| Project ID: FEW35107-30 | Project State: NM |
Developing Supersonic Impactor and Aerodynamic Lenses for Separation and Handling of Nano-Sized Particles
The specific objectives are:
i. To develop a design for supersonic/hypersonic impactor for nano-particle separation.
ii. Develop a design for aerodynamic lenses for generating focused beams of nano-particles.
iii. Perform a series of computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulations of supersonic/hypersonic impactor and aerodynamic lenses for performance analysis and desig... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-06NT42684 | Project State: NY |
Development of Activated Carbons from Coal Combustion By-Products
The overall objective of this research is to develop adsorbent materials from coal combustion by-products (CCBPs). This research program will include first the characterization of these CCBPs, where the influence of the combustion process on the properties of the ash and the unburned carbon materials will also be investigated. For this purpose, samples from different combustion p... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-99FT40593 | Project State: PA |
Development of Advanced Solid State Sensor Technology Base for Vision 21 Systems
Goal of work is to provide the basis for solid state sensor development that have the potential for rapid, real time measurement of temperature, pollutant gas species, and trace and heavy metal species. Research efforts will focus towards a two-dimensional SiC gas sensor array that can be placed in direct contact with effluent process streams in order to obtain precise measurements... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-01NT41273 | Project State: WV |
Development of Improved Catalysts for the Selective Catalytic Reduction of Nitrogen Oxides
The objective is to improve the performance/ economics of SCR catalysts. Investigation of reaction mechanism will help in selection of promoters to improve catalytic activity and selectivity of sorbents in SCR with methane. If this research is successful, the combined S02-N0x removal process based on alumina-supported copper oxide-ceria sorbent/catalysts will become very attract... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-99FT40617 | Project State: VA |
Development of Low Cost Membranes for H2/CO2/CO Separation for WGS Reactors
The objective of this project is to develop and demonstrate an improved process and reactor for the water gas shift (WGS) reaction that is capable of producing and isolating high purity hydrogen and carbon dioxide for sequestration. The improved process and reactor will integrate high temperature (HTS) and low temperature (LTS) water gas shift catalysts, novel low cost metal (Ta/N... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-07NT43064 | Project State: LA |
Development of Multi-Task Catalysts for Removal of NOx, and Toxic Organic Compounds During Coal Combustion
The particular experimental objectives are to prepare and characterize selected polyoxides (Al2O3/SiO2/TiO2) synthesized with a sol-gel method. These materials wil be evaluated under near industrial conditions for reduction of NOx and oxidation of VOCs in the presence of trace elements.
The principal impact of the research is that a new, integrated pollution reduction concept w... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-97FT97274 | Project State: OH |
Development of Novel Ceramic Nano-Film Integrated Optical Sensors for Rapid Detection of Coal Derived Synthesis Gas
The overall objective of this project is to develop new types of high temperature (>500oC) fiber optic chemical sensors (FOCS) for monitoring of coal-derived gases by physically and functionally integrating advanced nano ceramic materials with fiber optic devices.
The primary technical objective is to investigate and demonstrate two new types of nanocrystalline doped-ceramic co... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-NT0008062 | Project State: OH |
Development of Superior Sorbents for Separation of CO2 From Flue Gas at a Wide Temperature Range During Coal Combustion
This project proposes to synthesize, characterize, and evaluate novel sorbents for removal of CO2 from high temperature gas streams. Existing sorbents are typically based on aluminum zeolites which cannot operate at elevated temperatures. Also, these sorbents can only be used for low concentrations of CO2 and coadsorb water, which decreases their saturation capacity. Sorbents w... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-01NT41284 | Project State: OH |
Development of a Catalyst/Sorbent for Methane Reforming
The goal of this project will be the development of a unique material which can improve the overall efficiency of producing hydrogen from coal. Therefore, the project can make an important contribution to the Vision 21 concept of producing electrical power from coal more efficiently by using fuel cells supplied with hydrogen fuel. One of the most efficient methods for producing hyd... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-02NT41549 | Project State: IA |
Direct Simulation of Near-Wellbore Mechanics
Develop and demonstrate a 3D coupled model for the direct simulation of near-wellbore mechanics that often control completion and production techniques employed by the oil and gas industry (eg., sand production).... Read more >
| Project ID: FEW35107-20 | Project State: NM |
Ductility Enhancement of Mo Phase by Nano-Sized Oxide Dispersions
The proposed research is focused on ductility enhancement of molybdenum alloys by adding nano-sized oxide particles to the alloy system. The proposed work contains three tasks: (1) Understanding the ductility mechanism (via atomistic modeling simulations), (2) Tailoring materials for optimal performance (via a series of computational simulations), and (3) nano-particle dispersion ... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-05NT42526 | Project State: WV |
Dynamic Testing of Gasifier Refractories
This project will investigate the development of materials and techniques that will extend the service life of refractory liners in slagging coal gasifier systems. Material corrosion issues have often been the limiting factor for efficiency of Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) systems. This project will thoroughly examine the combined chemical and physical effects e... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-01NT41279 | Project State: ND |
Electrostatically Enhanced Barrier Filter Collection
The overall objective of the project is to develop electrostatic barrier filter collection (EBFC) into an advanced hybrid particulate collector that is reliable and can meet the stringent turbine requirements and emission standards. The collector is expected to have many desirable characteristics including operation at high temperatures (>1500°F), handling of various US coals, com... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-99FT40591 | Project State: ND |
Elevated Temperature Sensor for On-Line Critical Equipment Health Monitoring
The goal of the project is to develop a high temperature ultrasonic sensor using aluminum nitride (AIN) films and high temperature substrates to monitor the health of various power generation equipment operating at very high temperatures (~1000oC). Improving the thermal stability and performance of the AIN films with high temperature substrates at temperatures ranging from 700 oC... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-02NT41534 | Project State: OH |
Embedded Optical Sensors for Thermal Barrier Coatings
This project will develop novel optical sensors embedded in the crystal structure of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) for real-time non-destructive monitoring. The basis of the research will be extending knowledge of the luminescence of rare-earth ions in thermal barrier coating materials to develop non-contact, non-destructive sensor systems for monitoring thermal barrier coatings... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-03NT41794 | Project State: CA |
Engineering a New Material for Hot Gas Cleanup
The principal objective of this project is to develop a regenerable, calcium-based sorbent for hot-gas cleanup. The sorbent will have a layered structure that encloses a core of lime within a protective, porous shell of a strong but relatively inert material. The overall efforts of this UCR grant are expected to show how a superior calcium-based sorbent can be formulated and how ... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-99FT40587 | Project State: IA |
Enhanced High-Temperature Corrosion Resistance in Advanced Alloys Systems by Nano-Passive Layer Formation
It is the objective of this research project to develop an understanding of how passive layer formation and breakdown occurs in fossil fuel environments at intermediate temperatures so that new coatings can be designed specifically for application in advanced energy systems. The three phases of the research have the following objectives: (l) to study the corrosion response of mode... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-04NT42169 | Project State: PA |
Environmental Regulatory Analysis
Argonne National Laboratory wil provide analytical support on environmental regulatory issues, with an emphasis on water issues affecting the electric power and other energy sectors. Argonne will identify new environmental regulatory issues that may affect NETL's target sectors and assist NETL in developing comments on those issues. Argonne will assist NETL in identifying areas i... Read more >
| Project ID: FWP-49101 | Project State: IL |
Fischer-Tropsch Fuels Development
The University of North Dakota Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC) will construct pilot-scale testing equipment for Fischer-Tropsch (FT) liquids production. The pilot-scale FT equipment will be integrated with existing gasifiers and operated with coal-derived synthesis gas produced from various coals and at conditions of temperature, pressure, and gas composition. Sup... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-08NT43291-03.4 | Project State: ND |
Fractionation and Separation of Polydisperse Nanoparticles Into Distinct Monodisperse Fractions Using CO2 Expanded Liquids
The objective of this project is to facilitate efficient fractionation and separation of polydisperse metal nanoparticle populations into distinct monodisperse fractions using the tunable solvent properties of gas expanded liquids (GEL). This will be achieved by using a novel high pressure apparatus. Specifically, three tasks will be performed to meet the overall objective.
T... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-06NT42685 | Project State: AL |
Fundamental Investigation of Fuel Transformations in Advanced Coal Combustion and Gasification
To carry out the necessary experiments and analyses to extend leading submodels of coal transformations to the new conditions anticipated in next-generation energy technologies. ... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-00NT40815 | Project State: RI |
Heterogeneous Reburning by Mixed Fuels
The project will investigate the variables of reburning in a mixed-fuel system, and start planning the demonstration on a pilot-scale boiler. Reburning will be conducted with a bench-scale flow reactor equipped with a gas manifold, a particle injection port and online analyzers. The single-staged flow reactor is designed to investigate the reactions in reburning environments with... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-02NT41552 | Project State: MS |
Heterogeneous Reburning by Mixed Fuels
Reburning is a three-stage combustion technology where nitrogen oxide, NO, is chemically reduced to molecular nitrogen above the primary flame by introducing a small amount of reburning fuel. Research in the last three decades has suggested a 60% NO reduction floor. By resorting to recently elucidated mechanisms of heterogeneous reburning, however, bench scale study has demonstar... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-04NT42183 | Project State: MS |
Hydrocarbon Based NOx Catalysts for Stationary Applications
Develop bifunctional catalysts that can effectively perform hydrocarbon SCR at lower temperatures and wet conditions.
Addition of metal oxides to metal-exchanged zeolites to create two phases in close proximity.
Metal-zeolite phase provides catalytic sites and aids in reduction process
Metal oxide phase can improve oxidation reactions
Possible formation of new, more act... Read more >
| Project ID: FWP-49115 | Project State: IL |
Identification of Ultra-Low Temperature Water-Gas-Shift Catalysts Using Computational Chemistry Techniques
The principal objective of this work is to use state-of-the-art computational chemistry methods for
identifying novel bimetallic near surface alloy (NSA) catalysts for the ultra-low temperature Water Gas Shift (LWGS) reaction. The main target of our research is to identify NSAs that are stable in the presence of OH and O, and activate H2O easier than Cu, which is the current indus... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-06NT42740 | Project State: WI |
Individual Particle-Analysis of Ambient PM2.5 Using Advanced Electron Microscopy Techniques
The overall goal of this project is to demonstrate a combination of advanced electron microscopy techniques that can be effectively used to identify and characterize individual particles and their sources. A series of ambient PM2.5 samples will be collected in communities in southwestern Detroit, MI (close to multiple combustion sources) and Steubenville, OH (close to several coal... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-05NT42542 | Project State: MI |
Inorganic Membranes for CO2/N2 Separation
To prepare thermally stable, defect-free inorganic membranes with optimal control of the microstructure and surface functionality. The membranes under consideration will be tailored for optimal CO2/N2 separation.
... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-02NT41548 | Project State: ME |
Integrated Removal of NOx, With Carbon Monoxide as Reductant, and Capture of Mercury in a Low Temperature Selective Catalytic and Adsorptive Reactor
A three-year investigation is proposed to develop a novel, advanced Low Temperature Selective Catalytic and Adsorptive Reactor (LTSCAR) for the simultaneous removal of NOx and mercury (elemental and oxidized) from coal-fired flue gases in a single unit. It is anticipated that the proposed system will lower removal costs for the targeted pollutants by an order of magnitude relative ... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-06NT42712 | Project State: OH |
Intelligent Control Via Wireless Sensor Networks for Advanced Coal Combustion Systems
The specific objectives are:
i. To develop a rough lower order dynamical system model for the co-generation coal power plant and/or parts thereof such as the gasifier, combustor and/or hot-gas cleaning devices.
ii. Develop an intelligent control algorithm for control of the processes involved.
iii. Develop the basis for wireless network approach for the intelligent co... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-06NT42687 | Project State: NY |
Intelligent Monitoring System With High Temperature Distributed Fiberoptic Sensor for Power Plant Combustion Processes
The objective of the proposed work is to develop an intelligent distributed fiber optical sensor system for real-time monitoring of high temperature in a boiler furnace in power plants. Of particular interest is the estimation of spatial and temporal distributions of high temperatures within a boiler furnace, which will be essential in assessing and controlling the mechanisms that... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-02NT41532 | Project State: PA |
Kinetics of Slurry Phase Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis
Develop a comprehensive kinetic model for slurry phase Fischer-Tropsch synthesis on iron catalysts.... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-02NT41540 | Project State: TX |
Mercury Control Technologies for Electric Utilities Burning Lignite Coal
Phase I of this project, "Mercury Control Technologies for Electric Utilities Burning Lignite Coal," investigated various sorbents, with the goal of evaluating their effectiveness for mercury speciation and capture when combusting a Fort Union lignite coal. This testing was done at the pilot-scale to test a range of configurations to determine the most promising technologies for me... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-98FT40321-45 | Project State: ND |
Mercury Emissions in China
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| Project ID: FWP-49109 | Project State: IL |
Mercury Oxidation in Non-Thermal Plasma Barrier Discharge
Mercury in emissions from coal-fired utility flue gas comes in two predominant forms, elemental mercury, Hg0, and oxidized, Hg2+. The oxidized mercury form is easier to remove from the flue gas because it is water-soluble. This project will investigate using a non-thermal plasma dielectric barrier discharge technique to oxidize Hg0 to Hg2+. Barrier discharge is an electrical tec... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-01NT41289 | Project State: NH |
Mercury Risk Assessment II - BNL
The original objective of this work was to provide an updated human health risk assessment for mercury and conventional pollutants emitted from coal-fired power plants and provide a summary of new and conventional mercury air pollutant issues as well as data and assessments done by other agencies. This objective was achieved in 2002.
The objective of the project is to collect ... Read more >
| Project ID: AACH135 | Project State: NY |
Mixed Matrix Membranes for CO2 and H2 Gas Separations Using Metal-Organic Frameworks and Mesoporous Hybrid Silicas
The objectives are to explore the use of metal-organic frameworks and mesoporous hybrid silicas in polymer-based mixed-matrix membranes for carbon dioxide and/or hydrogen gas separations. Carbon dioxide and hydrogen separation will be enhanced by combining nanoporous materials, designed specifically to interact with carbon dioxide or hydrogen, with polymers that can withstand high ... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-04NT42173 | Project State: TX |
Modeling of Gas-Phase Pollutant Interactions with Particles in Flue Gases
The objective of the proposal is to develop a general model that will predict the transformation and interactions of pollutants with ash and limestone particles during gas cooling upstream of an ESP. The resulting model will be utilized to predict the impact of sorbent addition at a select coal-fired boiler and an oil-fired boiler.
... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-98FT40321-81 | Project State: ND |
Modeling of Syngas Reaction and Hydrogen Generation Over Sulfides
The objective of this project are to investigate pathways of reactions of hydrogen with oxides of carbon over sulfides, and to predict which characteristic of sulfide catalysts (nature of the metal, defects structure) gives rise to lowest barriers toward oxygenated hydrocarbon products.
... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-01NT41276 | Project State: PA |
Nanoscale Reinforced, Polymer-Derived Ceramic Matrix Coatings
The proposed project covers processing, microstructural evaluation, corrosion testing and mechanical property evaluation of nanoparticle reinforced polymer derived ceramic matrix coatings. Ceramic coatings on ferritic and austenitic alloys used in coal-fired environments will be processed using a novel, versatile and simple technique. We will use nanoparticle filled preceramic pol... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-05NT42528 | Project State: WA |
Niobium Oxide-Metal Based Seals for High Temperature Applications
A novel seal based on niobium oxide and alumina will be developed for joining gas separation membranes to supporting structures. The objectives are: 1. to establish the experimental conditions necessary to produce a glassy phase in niobium-alumina compacts, 2. to explore compositions with regards to wetting and thermal stability, and 3. to produce and mechanically test several po... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-05NT42537 | Project State: CO |
Novel Carbon Nanotube-based Nanostructures for High Temperature Gas Sensing
The primary objective of this research is to examine the feasibility of using vertically aligned multi wall carbon nanotubes (MWNT) as a high temeprature sensor material for fossil energy systems where reducing atmospheres are present. The research will be pursued in three main areas: 1) study the growth mechanisms of MWNTs using the flame synthesis technique and modification of th... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-04NT42171 | Project State: KY |
Novel Nanocomposite Membrane Structures for Hydrogen Separation
Many industrial applications would be improved or enabled if gas separation membranes were available to selectively remove impurities from hydrogen streams. For example, integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) technology provides the means to utilize coal and other carbonaceous fuels for power generation, chemical production and high efficiency fuel cells capable of virtuall... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-01NT41280 | Project State: TX |
Novel Nanocrystalline Intermetallic Coatings for Metal Alloys in Coal-Fired Environments
The objective is to develop a commercially viable coating technology based on nanocrystalline intermetallic materials for advanced coal-fired power generation systems for which corrosion resistance and creep strength at high temperatures are critical. Specifically, the objectives for Phases I, II, and III are: i). Develop a new and novel process for coating steels and Ni superalloy... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-05NT42529 | Project State: UT |
Novel Radioactively/Conductively Stabilized Burner for Significant Reduction of NOx and for Advan
The primary project objective is to investigate the laboratory-scale performance of a novel low NOx burner concept and to add to our understanding of fundamental issues in heat transfer and chemical kinetics that influence coal combustion. The essentially plug-flow combustion concept to be examined may also utilize gaseous fuel preheating and co-combustion. The project hopes to pro... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-97FT97273 | Project State: PA |
Novel Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework/Polymer Membranes for Hydrogen Separations in Coal Processing
The overall objectives of the proposed research are to prepare novel mixed-matrix membranes based on polymer composites with nanoparticles of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIF) and related hybrid frameworks. Membranes containing these new materials will be used to evaluate separations important to coal gasification (e.g. H2, CO, O2, CO2). The goal is to exploit the high surface... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-NT0007636 | Project State: TX |
Optical Fiber Sensor Instrumentation for Slagging Coal Gasifiers
The successful completion of this program will result in a accurate and reliable fiber optic sensing system for slagging coal gasifiers. A silica-based fiber sensor head, suitable for operation up to 800-900º will be utilized for monitoring refractory wear and a sapphire-based fiber sensor head provide temperature data from inside the gasifier. This data is critical to maximize b... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-05NT42532 | Project State: VA |
Oxygen-Enriched Coal Combustion With CO2 Recycle and Recovery
This study examines the option of coal combustion using oxygen feed with carbon dioxide recycle to control the adiabatic flame temperature. ... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-00NT40828 | Project State: UT |
Plasmonics Based Harsh Environment Compatible Chemical Sensors
The development of parallel materials deposition techniques will be used to engineer libraries of metal nanoparticle based films with a metal oxide matrix for the rapid development of prototype sensing materials. Likewise, these film libraries will have their optical properties analyzed in parallel, which will provide an efficient means to study their sensing characteristics on cha... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-NT0007918 | Project State: NY |
Prediction of Combustion Stability and Flashback in Turbines with High-Hydrogen Fuel
The objective of the proposed research is to develop a validated design tool that can predict flashback and combustion instability in lean premixed combustors operating on coal-derived, high-hydrogen fuels. Its focus upon high fidelity simulations, coupled with validating measurements, and development of reduced order models will significantly improve understanding of these phenome... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-07NT43069 | Project State: GA |
Quantification of Mercury in Flue Gas Emissions Using Boron-Doped Diamond Electrochemistry
This project investigates the use of an electrochemical technique, boron-doped diamond (BDD) thin film electrodes, to detect and quantify mercury in flue gas emissions. Concentrations of 10-9 M of lead and mercury were detected in laboratory samples. This proposal outlines procedures to extend this sensitivity to 10-10 to 10-11 M range. Currently, flue gas mercury is measured by... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-01NT41291 | Project State: WV |
Reaction Mechanism of Magnesium Silicates with Carbon Dioxide in Microwave Fields
The proposed research offers an alternative rate enhancement mechanism through the use of microwave fields. Two series of experiments are proposed: (1) A gas stream of CO2 containing variable amounts of water vapor would be reacted directly with the magnesium silicates at modest temperatures in a microwave cavity. The objective would be to determine the rate of reaction as a fun... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-02NT41545 | Project State: PA |
Research on Carbon Products from Coal Using an Extractive Process
Study the production of high-value carbon materials directly coal by using an extractive process that minimizes processing and solvent costs, and that may be integrated into a Vision 21 co-production plant. By diverting a slip stream of coal into such a plant, it could be an integral part of the Vision 21 fleet of new, clean power/energy/chemicals/ products plants with near zero l... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-00NT41008 | Project State: WV |
Sampling, Analysis, and Properties of Primary PM2.5: Application to Coal-Fired Utility Boilers
The objective of this comprehensive investigation is to determine the quantity and characteristics of PM2.5 emissions from a pilot-scale pulverized coal combustor. The specific technical objectives of the study are the following:
- Measure the size/composition distribution of the particulate emissions (with emphasis on ultrafine particles).
- Quantify the emission rates of organ... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-99FT40583 | Project State: MD |
Simultaneous Mechanical and Heat Activation: A New Route to Enhance Serpentine Carbonation Reactivity and Lower CO2 Mineral Sequestration Process Cost
The principle objective of this pilot project is to explore the potential hot grinding offers as an intriguing new pretreatment process to (i) enhance serpentine carbonation reactivity and (ii) reduce CO2 mineral sequestration process cost. We will also investigate the structure and composition of the hot-ground material with the highest carbonation reactivity to better understand ... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-02NT41546 | Project State: AZ |
Solid State Joining of High-Temperature Alloy Tubes for USC and Heat Exchanger Systems
The objective of this project is to develop solid state based materials joining technologies for high temperature alloy tubes suitable for heat exchanger applications in Rankine, Brayton, HIPPS and IGCC power systems concepts. Two separate techniques a) Inertia Welding and b) Magnetic Pulse Welding are proposed for butt and lap joint configurations. The materials of interest are an... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-07NT43073 | Project State: CA |
Stability and Sand Production in Weakly Cemented Sand
Investigate the mechanisms of borehole failure and sand production in weakly cemented sand through a series of systematic laboratory experiments and analysis on field data. The primary objectives are 1) to establish quantitative relationships between micromechanical parameters of weakly cemented sand and the macroscopic properties such as failure mode and rock strength, 2) to unde... Read more >
| Project ID: ESD02-004 | Project State: CA |
Study of the Activation of Coal Chars
There are two intrinsic determinants of performance of a given carbon. The first is the nature of its porosity, which is the main feature of interest in the present proposal. The second is the nature of its surface. Regarding this second point, the nature of the oxygen functional groups on the carbon surface is key. Depending upon the type of groups present, the surface can behave... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-99FT40582 | Project State: RI |
Synthesis of Sulfur Based Water Treatment Agent from SO2
The overall objective of this research is to develop sulfur by-products from sulfur dioxide generated during gas-stream cleanup in advanced power systems. Specially, the synthesis of polymeric ferric sulfate (PFS), an aluminum-free flocculating agent, will be explored from sulfur dioxide.
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| Project ID: DE-FG26-00NT40812 | Project State: IA |
The Forcing of Mercury Oxidation as a Means of Promoting Capture
Promoting mercury oxidation is one means of getting high-efficiency, "free" mercury capture when wet gas cleanup systems are already in place (e.g., wet scrubber for SO2 or cold syngas cleanup). The chemical kinetic model developed to describe the oxidation process suggests that there are two ways of promoting HgCl2. In fuel lean gases (such as flue gas from conventional combusti... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-01NT41288 | Project State: WA |
The Homogeneous Forcing of Mercury Oxidation to Provide Low Cost Capture
The objective of this research is to make use of existing fundamental understanding of the mercury oxidation process to provide means for enhancing the oxidation, and thus promoting additional mercury capture in pollution control systems. In this Phase II program, using our flow reactor system to systematically explore the major parameters expected to influence the oxidation enhanc... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-03NT41808 | Project State: WA |
UAF-DOE Cooperative Agreement on Energy Technology RD&D
The cost-shared Cooperative Agreement will establish an Arctic Energy Technology Development Laboratory (AETDL) at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, and support efforts for the development of Alaska's abundant energy resources. AETDL will conduct technology RD&D to provide near- and mid-term solutions to energy explorations, production, transport, and associated environmental c... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-01NT41248 | Project State: AK |
UCR-Computational & Experimental Modeling of Slurry Bubble Column Reactor
The overall objective of the proposed research is to develop design models for slurry-bubble-column reactors and gain an understanding of reacting fluid dynamics at high temperatures and pressures. The starting point is a hydrodynamic model for a slurry-bubble-column reactor for production of methanol from synthesis gas that was developed under an earlier UCR grant. It compared we... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-98FT40117 | Project State: OH |
Ultrasensitive High Temperature Selective Gas Detection Using Piezoelectric Microcantilevers
The proposed work involves developing and characterize piezoelectric lead titanate/titanium microcantilever detectors coated with Ba-doped mesoporous alumina (BDMA) layer at the tip for selective CO2 detection using lithium niobate-based piezoelectric microcantilevers coated with mesoporous oxide layer at the tip.
The ultimate goal of program of research is to use highly piezoe... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-02NT41541 | Project State: PA |
VLE Measurements for Asymmetric Mixture of Fischer-Tropsch Hydrocarbons
This project will develop a method for measuring the vapor liquid equilibrium (VLE) compositions of light F-T gas with heavy F-T waxes of asymmetric mixture for developing a database for future modeling.
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| Project ID: DE-FG26-01NT41293 | Project State: SC |
Vortex Tube Design and Demo for the Removal of Carbon Dioxide from Natural Gas and Flue Gas
A joint Industry-Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL) partnership is currently developing vortex contractor technology for natural gas liquids related applications. Additional support is required to extend this successful program into the critically important area of CO2 capture technology. This support is needed to optimize vortex tube design and operati... Read more >
| Project ID: FWP-4340-62 | Project State: ID |
