The Advanced Energy Systems program focuses on improving the efficiency of coal-based power systems, enabling affordable CO2 capture, increasing plant availability, and maintaining the highest environmental standards. The program supports gasification-related R&D to convert coal into synthesis gas (syngas) that can be converted into electricity, chemicals, hydrogen, and liquid fuels. In addition, this program advances hydrogen turbine designs to improve the performance of pre-combustion CO2 capture systems and supports the development of advanced combustion systems through research focused on new high-temperature materials and the continued development of oxy-combustion technologies.

FE’s Crosscutting Research program serves as a bridge between basic and applied research by fostering the development and deployment of innovative systems for improving efficiency and environmental performance through the research and development of instrumentation, sensors, and controls targeted at enhancing the availability of advanced power systems while reducing costs. The program is also active in the areas of computation, simulation, and modeling focused on optimizing plant design and shortening developmental timelines.

• University Training & Research
• Coal Utilization Science
• Energy Analyses 
• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
• Plant Optimization Technology
• International Activities