All projects in the State of Pennsylvania

1. An Experimental and Chemical Kinetics Study of the Combustion of Syngas and High Hydrogen Content Fuels
   This project will assess and develop a validated high hydrogen fuel kinetic mechanism by including new experimental data and unaccounted reaction pathways for the low flame temperatures and high pressures of gas turbine applications. New experimental data will be obtained for ignition delay time, burning rates, and speciation for the oxidation kinetics of HHC fuel compositions ... Read more >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   DE-NT0000752	10/01/2009	09/30/2012	$900,252	PA

2. An Industrial Based Consortium to Develop Premium Carbon Products from Coal
   The objective of this work is to continue the successful operation of the Consortium for Premium Carbon Products from Coal (CPCPC), which is an industry-driven consortium focused on the promotion, development, and transfer of innovative technology to the U.S. industry in the area of coal to premium carbon products. ... Read more >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   DE-FC26-03NT41874	10/01/2003	02/28/2010	$6,250,000	PA

3. Application of Pulse Spark Discharges for Scale Prevention and Continuous Filtration Methods in Coal-Fired Power Plant
   The overall objective of this project is to reduce the amount of fresh water needed to achieve power plant cooling by preventing the buildup of mineral scale on condenser tubes, thereby increasing the Cycle of Concentration (COC) in the cooling water system from the present operational value of 3.5 to at least 8. This will be achieved by developing scale-prevention technology tha... Read more >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   DE-NT0005308	10/01/2008	09/30/2011	$1,258,175	PA

4. CO2 Capture with NO2/SO2 Removal from Flue Gas Using Solid Molecular Basket Sorbents
   The objective of this project is to develop a new generation of solid and regenerable polymeric "molecular basket" sorbent (MBS) for more efficient capture and separation of CO2 the from the flue gas of coal-fired power plants. The CO2 capture and separation using the MBS will produce a concentrated CO2 stream that can be applied for CO2 sequestration and CO2 utilization. The spe... Read more >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   DE-FE0000458	09/01/2009	08/31/2011	$571,291	PA

5. Enzymatic Conversion of Coal to Liquid Fuels
   The main objective of this project is to create a novel process for the direct conversion of coal to liquid hydrocarbons by using enzymes specifically selected for this purpose. ... Read more >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   DE-FE0001259	10/01/2009	09/30/2010	$625,000	PA

6. Evaluation of Subsurface Drip Irigation as a Beneficial Use for CBNG Produced Water
   Produced water management is the single largest cost for on-shore domestic producers of oil and gas. Subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) is a potential low-cost disposal method where potable or near-potable CBNG produced water can be used to stimulate crop production. Conventional surface irrigation with CBNG produced water is not possible because its high sodium content will reduc... Read more >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   ORD-08-220603-1	10/01/2007	09/30/2012	$0	PA

7. Flue Gas Purification Utilizing SOx/NOx Reactions During Compression of CO2 Derived from Oxyfuel Combustion
   This proposed Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. project was selected for negotiation from the "Carbon Dioxide Capture And Separation Technology Development For Application To Existing Pulverized Coal-Fired Power Plants Funding Opportunity Announcement", Funding Opportunity Number: DE-PS26-08NT00134. It is proposed that in this project, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. will demonstr... Read more >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   DE-NT0005309	10/01/2008	09/30/2010	$1,254,995	PA

8. Full-Scale Field Trial of the Low Temperature Mercury Capture Process
   The overall objective of the project is to determine the performance, operability, and economics of a low-cost method for >90% mercury control on a full-scale boiler. The process concept is to collect mercury on the native unburned carbon in the fly ash, which is removed in the plant's existing ESP. The fly ash is activated for removal by reducing the flue gas temperatures to abo... Read more >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   DE-FC26-06NT42777	04/01/2006	03/31/2010	$1,186,697	PA

9. Investigation of Cathode Electrocatalytic Activity using Surface Engineered Thin Film Samples and High Temperature Physical Property Measurements
   The objectives of this project are to (i) generate well-defined epitaxial, textured, and polycrystalline films of SOFC cathode materials that also have controlled surface chemistries, and (ii) generate experimental data on surface properties that indicate how the electrocatalytic activity of SOFC cathodes can be optimized to yield improved cathodes. ... Read more >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   DE-NT0004105	09/01/2008	09/29/2011	$860,783	PA

10. Natural Gas Storage Technology Consortium
    The objective of this project is to create a Gas Storage Technology Consortium (GSTC) that will provide a means to accomplish industry-driven, research and development designed to enhance operational flexibility and deliverability of the Nation's gas storage system, and provide a cost-effective, safe, and reliable supply of natural gas to meet domestic demand. The consortium focus... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    DE-FC26-03NT41779	10/01/2003	06/30/2010	$3,996,886	PA

11. Passive Wireless Acoustic Wave Sensors for Monitoring CO2 Emissions from Geological Sequestration Sites
    This project aims to develop a CO2 sensor and instrument for measuring and monitoring CO2 emissions for geological sequestration sites in a continuous mode, while providing training opportunities to two graduate students in the areas of acoustic wave sensors, nanomaterials and geological sequestration of CO2. There are four overall project objectives: 1) Fabricate two types of ... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    DE-FE0002138	12/01/2009	11/30/2012	$300,000	PA

12. Recovery of Water From Boiler Flue Gas Using Condensing Heat Exchangers
    The project will continue the development of condensing heat exchanger technology begun in Project DE-FC26-06NT42727. In particular, it will expand the data base on water and acid condensation characteristics of condensing heat exchangers in coal-fired units by performing slip stream tests at a power plant with high sulfur bituminous coal and a wet FGD scrubber and at a power plan... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    DE-NT0005648	10/01/2008	03/31/2011	$1,187,301	PA

13. SECA Coal-Based Systems - Siemens Energy
    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-FC26-05NT42613	09/19/2005	12/31/2009	$48,737,349	PA

14. Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide Gas in Coal Seams
    To evaluate the effectiveness and economics of carbon sequestration in an unmineable coal seam.... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    DE-FC26-01NT41148	09/30/2001	12/31/2010	$13,216,903	PA

15. Siemens SOFC Test Article and Module Design
    The overall objective of this U.S. DOE-sponsored project is to design advanced ~25kWe and ~95kWe test articles and a ~250kWe fuel cell module as part of Siemens Energy's solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) development program. Fabrication and testing of the test articles and modules shall further advance Siemens SOFC technology suitable for use in highly-efficient, economically-competiti... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    DE-FE0000781	10/01/2009	09/30/2010	$2,283,757	PA

16. Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Operating on Alternative and Renewable Fuels
    The objectives of this Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) and Siemens Power Generation (Siemens) project are: (1) to develop new fuel processing approaches for using select alternative and renewable fuels - commercial diesel fuel and anaerobic digester gas (ADG) - in solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) power generation systems, and (2) to conduct integrated fuel processor-SOFC ... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    DE-NT0004396	09/30/2008	12/31/2010	$4,730,213	PA

17. Stripper Well Consortium
    The objective of this project is to continue operation of an industry-driven consortium, which will provide a cost-efficient vehicle for developing, transferring, and deploying new technologies into the private sector. The consortium focuses on improving the production performance of domestic stripper wells, including both natural gas and oil stripper wells. The consortium has cr... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    DE-FC26-04NT42098	05/01/2004	06/01/2011	$8,895,000	PA

18. The Synthesis and Evaluation of Inexpensive CO2 Thickeners Designed by Molecular Modeling / Breakout
    Despite their high displacement efficiency, CO2 floods do not typically attain high sweep efficiencies. The areal and vertical sweep efficiencies in a reservoir can be low due to the low viscosity and density, respectively, of CO2 relative to the oil being displaced. It would require incredibly large increases in pressure to significantly increase the density of CO2, therefore ... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    DE-FC26-04NT15533	09/01/2005	08/31/2009	$1,021,277	PA

19. Use of Treated Municipal Wastewater as Power Plant Cooling System Makeup Water: Tertiary Treatment versus Expanded Chemical Regimen for Recirculating Water Quality Management
    The overall objective is to evaluate, for treated municipal wastewater, the benefits and costs of implementing tertiary treatment of the wastewater prior to use in recirculating cooling systems versus an expanded chemical regimen for managing the chemistry of the cooling water with municipal wastewater as makeup. Specific objectives of the research are as follows: (a) Determi... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    DE-NT0006550	10/01/2008	09/30/2012	$987,103	PA

20. Versailles Borough Stray Gas Mitigation
    The objective of this project will be to review and implement various mitigation options for reducing or eliminating stray hydrocarbon gas buildup in homes and buildings in the Borough of Versailles, PA. Mitigation options to be considered include the inspection, repair and/or replacement of all existing vents in the borough, the installation of new vents over wells which are know... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    DE-FE0000959	10/01/2009	09/30/2010	$368,600	PA