All projects in the State of Tennessee

1. 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 >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   DE-FG26-06NT42674	01/01/2006	12/31/2009	$254,914	TN

2. Characterization of Ethanol Synthesis Catalysts
   The overall objective of the project is to develop active, selective catalysts for the synthesis of ethanol from coal-derived synthesis gas. A fundamental understanding of tbe catalytic properties and processes will require a detailed characterization of the surface and bulk structure of the catalysts. For this purpose, ORNL will utilize a series of charactenzahon tools, such as ... Read more >
   

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   FEAA088	10/01/2006	09/30/2009	$150,000	TN

3. 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 >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   DE-FE0000103	04/01/2009	03/31/2011	$186,763	TN

4. 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 >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   DE-NT0008089	01/15/2009	01/14/2012	$442,818	TN

5. Concepts for Smart Protective High-Temperature Coatings
   The overall purpose of this work is to assess the feasibility of different material and design approaches to smart protective coatings by exploring new alloying and microstructural routes to improved high-temperature environmental resistance of metallic components. Environmental resistance is a critical material barrier to the operation of fossil energy systems with the improved... Read more >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   FEAA028-4C	10/01/2006	09/30/2009	$100,000	TN

6. Development of Gas Sensors for Fossil Energy Applications
   The goal of this project is to develop a low-cost electrochemical sensor based on mixed potential phenomena that will detect SO2, SO3 and/or total SOx at temperatures from 500-600°C. Measurement of sulfur dioxide is a serious global problem in relation to environment pollution, occupational and public heath, and industrial emissions control. SO2 is a major atmospheric pollutan... Read more >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   FEAA028-3H	10/01/2006	09/30/2009	$100,000	TN

7. Development of Inorganic Membranes for Hydrogen Separation
   The primary purpose of this work is to improve the method of fabricating microporous inorganic membranes. Earlier work focused on the development of membranes which are now being scaled up for the separation of hydrogen from coal-derived synthesis gas. The work over the next three years will lead to general improvements in fabrication techniques that will lead to membranes having... Read more >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   FEAA028-3B	10/01/2006	09/30/2009	$100,000	TN

8. Dissociation of Natural Gas Hydrates
   Obtain samples of naturally occurring and synthetic gas hydrates to measure the dissociation and formation characteristics for input to reservoir modeling efforts. The goal of this research is to characterize kinetics of natural gas hydrate formation and dissociation within natural and simulated sediments. Characterization of natural hydrate samples will include those from exper... Read more >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   FEAB111	10/01/2008	12/31/2010	$1,721,000	TN

9. Durability and Reliability of Substrate Materials for Application in SOFC
   This project is in support of the Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems (US) Inc. (RRFCS) Industry Team project DE-FE0000303 within the Office of Fossil Energy's Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance (SECA) Program. The objectives of the ORNL work are to establish the durability of baseline and alternate RRFCS substrate materials and to generate a mechanical property database for these m... Read more >
   

   ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
   FEAA068	04/01/2009	09/30/2010	$805,000	TN

10. Extended-Lifetime Metallic Alloys and Coatings for High-Temperature Environmental Protection
    The purpose of this task is to examine important composition and microstructure issues associated with the development of extended-lifetime corrosion-resistant metallic alloys and coatings for high-temperature applications associated with the key technologies of the Office of Fossil Energy's advanced coal combustion & utilization processes. ... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    FEAA028-2B	10/01/2006	09/30/2009	$200,000	TN

11. Fossil Energy Advanced Research Materials Program
    The goal of the Fossil Energy Advanced Research Materials Program is to provide a materials technology base to assure the success of coal fuels and advanced power generation systems being pursued by DOE-FE. The purpose of the Program is to develop the materials of construction, including processing and fabrication methods, and functional materials necessary for those systems. The s... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    FEAA028	10/01/1996	09/30/2009	$44,011,234	TN

12. Geological Sequestration of CO2: GEO-SEQ / ORNL
    This objective of this project is to help lower the cost of geologic sequestration by developing innovative optimization methods for sequestration technologies with collateral economic benefits such as enhanced oil recovery and enhanced gas recovery.... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    FEAA045	05/01/2000	09/30/2009	$2,140,000	TN

13. High Temperature Battery for Drilling Application
    Develop prototype of high temperature rechargeable battery to power electronics which operate in drilling and logging systems in hot wells (>200 degrees C). Develop critical cell components which will be robust enough to sustain vibrations in the down-hole environment. Build and test prototype cell operation when subjected to vibrations at high temperatures. ... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    DE-FC26-06NT42946	10/01/2006	12/31/2009	$965,606	TN

14. Materials Issues in Coal-Derived Synthesis Gas / Hydrogen-Fired Turbines
    The pupose of this project is to provide guidelines for the reliable operation of gas turbines when fired with syngas and hydrogen-enriched fuel gases, in terms of firing temperature and fuel impurity levels (water vapor, sulfur and condensable species). The intended outputs of this project are 1) understanding of the factors limiting the firing temperatures of syngas turbines, ... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    FWP FEAA070	10/01/2004	09/30/2010	$1,822,000	TN

15. Materials for Ultra-Supercritical Steam Power Plants
    The objective is to resolve major materials issues confronting the ultra-supercritical coal power plant. The materials and joining techniques developed in the project will produce the capability to construct and operate a boiler to steam conditions at 760 oC (1400 oF) and 35 Mpa (5000 psig). High temperature steam turbine materials will also be addressed. ... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    FEAA061	09/04/2001	12/30/2010	$6,291,700	TN

16. Reliability of Materials and Components for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells - ORNL
    A methodology will be developed and applied for predicting the life and reliability of ceramic components for solid oxide fuel cells. Mechanical data will be generated to screen and rank candidate materials and provide input for design and basic life prediction purposes. Failure mechanisms for solid oxide fuel cells will be investigated. ... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    FEAA066	10/01/2008	09/30/2010	$4,900,000	TN

17. Thermochemical Modeling of Refractory Corrosion in Slagging Coal Gasifiers in Support of Development of Improved Refractory Material
    The purpose of the project is to model coal gasifier refractory-slag chemical systems in order to understand the corrosive attack on the refractory and to help design refractories with improved lifetimes. This will require development, where necessary, and utilization of thermochemical solution models for the refractory composition, for the oxide slag, and for systems which are ... Read more >
    

    ID:	Start Date:	End Date:	Est. Cost:	State:
    FEAA028-1A	10/01/2006	09/30/2009	$100,000	TN