All projects in the State of Ohio

1. Boiler Materials for Ultrasupercritical Coal Power Plants
   1. Identify materials that limit operating temperatures and thermal efficiency of coal-fired plants. 2. Define and implement ways of producing improved alloys, fabrication processes and coating methods that allow boilers to operate at 1400 degrees F. 3. Participate in the certification process of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and generate data to lay the gr... Read more >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   DE-FG26-01NT41175	08/01/2001	12/31/2009	$33,179,639	OH

2. Coal Direct Chemical Looping Retrofit to Pulverized Coal Power Plants for In-Situ CO2 Capture
   This project will investigate a Coal Direct Chemical Looping (CDCL) system to effectively capture CO2 from existing PC power plants by further advancing the novel CDCL technology to sub-pilot scale (25 kWt). The objectives of the project include: 1. to further improve the oxygen carrying capacity as well as the sulfur/ash tolerance of the current (working) particle; 2. to demonstr... Read more >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   DE-NT0005289	01/01/2009	12/31/2011	$3,974,200	OH

3. Development & Validation of a Novel Cell Architecture, Sulf-Tolerant Anode, and Degradation-Free Cathode
   The overall goal of this project is to validate the performance, robustness, cost and scalability of a novel planar cell design for use in coal-based solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) power systems. The FlexCell is a patent-pending, electrolyte-supported planar SOFC cell design based on a two-layer electrolyte structure. The structure is comprised of a thin (<40 microns) electrolyte m... Read more >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   DE-FC26-08NT0004113	09/01/2008	09/30/2011	$562,500	OH

4. Development of Computation Capabilities to Predict the Corrosion Wastage of Boiler Tubes in Advanced Combustion Systems
   The objective of this project is to develop comprehensive corrosion models and predictive equations that can be used to estimate the corrosion rates of boiler tubes in coal-fired utility boilers. Under a given boiler operating condition, the corrosion mechanisms operating on the lower furnace walls and superheaters/reheaters are strongly influenced by coal chemistry. Therefore, a... Read more >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   DE-FC26-07NT43097	07/01/2007	06/30/2010	$2,629,429	OH

5. 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 >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   DE-NT0008062	04/01/2009	03/31/2010	$326,958	OH

6. Electrodeposited Mn-Co Alloy Coatings for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Interconnects
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   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   DE-XX02-09ER86387	06/19/2009	03/18/2010	$99,998	OH

7. Enhanced Hydrogen Production Integrated with CO2 Separation in a Single-Stage Reactor
   The objective of this project is to simplify the production of H2 by integrating the water gas shift reaction (WGSR) through in-situ CO2, sulfur and hydrogen halide removal from the synthesis gas at high temperatures in a single stage reactor process while eliminating the need for the WGS catalyst. A high reactivity patented, mesoporous calcium oxide for the in-situ CO2 capture... Read more >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   DE-FC26-07NT43059	03/30/2007	09/30/2010	$1,641,428	OH

8. Innovative Self-Healing Seals for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
   The overall objective of this two phase Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance (SECA) Core Technology Program project is to develop viable solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) sealing concepts based upon self-healing glass-based seals. Various glass compositions capable of in situ crack self-healing at typical SOFC operating temperatures were demonstrated in the previous project (NT42227) ... Read more >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   DE-FE0000774	09/01/2009	09/30/2012	$251,780	OH

9. 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 >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   DE-FG26-06NT42712	01/01/2006	02/28/2010	$200,000	OH

10. Investigation and Design Studies of SOFC Electrode Performance at Elevated Pressure
    The operation of the Rolls-Royce solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system is at pressures up to 7 atmospheres. There is limited data on the performance of electrodes under such elevated pressure conditions. Further investigations of the performance of electrodes at high pressure, and while under the system prototypic gas compositions present in the Rolls-Royce design, is a critical res... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    DE-FC26-07NT43289	10/01/2007	12/31/2009	$453,814	OH

11. Manufacturing Analysis of SOFC Interconnect Coating Processes
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    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    DE-SC0001208	08/12/2009	05/11/2010	$100,000	OH

12. Metal Monolithic Amine-Grafted Zeolites for CO2 Capture
    The objective of this project is to develop the amine-grafted zeolites that can achieve more than 1,500 ?mol/g for CO2 capture and 1,000 ?mol/g for SO2 capture with more 10,000 times repeated thermal cycles between 25 and 150 oC less than 10% degradation. The results of this study will provide parameters to material and energy balance model for accurate determination of the cost fo... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    DE-FC26-07NT43086	02/01/2007	05/30/2010	$957,833	OH

13. Micro-Mixing Lean Pre-Mixed System for Ultra-Low Emission Hydrogen/Syngas Combustion
    The overall goal of this project is to develop the next generation of hydrogen/ syngas injector and combustor technologies that achieve reduced emissions of harmful pollutants. The project effort has four major focus areas: o Design a hydrogen/ syngas fuel injector that achieves NOx emission levels less than 3 ppm. Develop novel multipoint injection schemes for control of mixtur... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    DE-FC26-06NT42648	06/01/2006	12/31/2009	$1,533,001	OH

14. Midwest Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership (MRCSP) - Phase II
    The objective for the Midwest Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership (MRCSP) Phase II is to translate the data and fact finding results of geologic and terrestrial storage (sequestration) potential for CO2 emissions in the Midwest region of the U.S. identified in Phase I. The Phase II effort will allow for implementation of a tangible, real world, and valuable economic and eco... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    DE-FC26-05NT42589	10/01/2005	05/05/2010	$119,166,800	OH

15. Modeling and Evaluation of Geophysical Methods for Monitoring and Tracking CO2 Migration in the Subsurface
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    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    DE-FE0002441	12/01/2009	11/30/2012	$288,861	OH

16. Quantification of Wellbore Leakage Risk Using Non-Destructive Borehole Logging Techniques
    The objective of this study is to develop methods for risk quantification that can be directly applied to individual wells using borehole logging tools. Through detailed characterization and data analysis, models for leakage risk of wells can be developed that use data from non-destructive borehole logging tool measurements to establish the overall probability of leakage of a well... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    DE-FE00001040	01/01/2010	03/31/2012	$2,631,798	OH

17. Rolls-Royce SOFC Model Development
    The overall objective of this U.S. DOE-sponsored project is to develop a multi-physics solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) model(s) for performance calculations of the Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems (RRFCS) fuel cell in support of product development and design. The RRFCS fuel cell includes the integrated planar cell, cell assemblies that form bundles, bundle assemblies that form strips a... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    DE-FE0000773	09/01/2009	09/30/2011	$1,542,100	OH

18. SECA Coal-Based Systems - Rolls-Royce
    The overall goal of this U.S. DOE-sponsored project is the development of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) cell and stack technology suitable for use in highly-efficient, economically-competitive central generation power plant facilities fueled by coal synthesis gas (syngas). The development of this technology will significantly advance the nation's energy security and independence in... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    DE-FE0000303	12/01/2008	09/30/2010	$11,394,856	OH

19. Simulation Framework for Regional Geologic CO2 Storage Infrastructure Along Arches Province
    The primary objective of this project shall be to develop a simulation framework for evaluating regional geologic CO2 storage deployment along the Arches Province of the Midwestern United States. This objective shall be achieved through building a geologic model for the Arches province and advanced reservoir simulations to determine the infrastructure necessary to implement large-... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    DE-FE0001034	10/01/2009	09/30/2010	$685,111	OH

20. Steam Turbine Materials for Advanced Ultra Suu-Perciritcal (AUSC) Coal Power Plants
    The objective of this project is to develop materials technology for use in advanced ultra supercritical (USC) pulverized coal power plant steam turbines (STs) capable of operating with steam conditions up to 760 C (1400 F) and 35 MPa (5000 psi). The specific objective is to conduct detailed evaluation of the weldability, mechanical properties and repair ability of the selected ca... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    DE-FE0000234	10/01/2009	09/30/2010	$10,800,077	OH

21. Techno-Economic Analysis of Scalable Coal-Based Fuel Cells
    The goal of this project is to demonstrate the technical and conomic feasibility of building a 250kW pilot plant coal-fuel cell with participation by industries. This project will address initial development, scaling, and manufactured of the core technology. ... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    DE-FE0000528	09/01/2009	08/31/2013	$1,713,981	OH