The proposed study will evaluate the feasibility of reforming heavy hydrocarbon fuels using an advanced fuel processor concept. the concept is based on employing two discrete stages for the reforming process where specific reforming functions are completed in each stage. novel applications of… More

A new concept for improving hydrocarbon product quality, process yield and throughput in biomass thermochemical conversion is proposed. initial focus of the program will be on biomass gasification systems including modification of state-of-the-art designs as well as formulation of totally new design… More

Black liquor recovery boilers employ black liquor as a primary fuel that contains large amounts of sodium carbonate, sodium sulfide, and small amounts of sodium sulfate. the fuel, as introduced in the boiler, contains approximately one-third water, one-third chemicals, and onlyone-third combustible… More

The advanced tandem-pulse combustion system being studied for direct coal firing in combustion gas turbines provides increased combustion efficiency at shorter residence times, as well as a very compact overall combustor island subsystem for simultaneous control of no(x),s0(x) particulate, and… More

An essential feature of the state-of-the-art coal gasification processes is the use of partial oxidation or autothermal reactions. in autothermal gasification processes, steam and substoichiometric oxygen or air is reacted with coal. the heat from the partial oxidation subsidizes endothermic… More

The mtic indirect steam reforming process offers a cost effective alternative to the existing waste-to-energy incineration of municipal sludge waste (msw) or refuse- derived fuel (rdf). the process has the potential for resolving many of the environmental issues associated with incineration,… More

Mtci's alternative second-generation advanced pfbc concept employs a pulse combustion-based combustor island in the topping cycle. the pulse combustor acts as a vitiated air burner and serves to increase the flue gas temperature from about 1600 degrees fahrenheit at the exit of the pfbc to about… More

Syncrude oil obtained by retorting oil shale represents a potential source of fuel and chemical feedstock. the extent of total u.s. resources greater than 15 gallons of syncrude oil per ton of oil shale is estimated to be 2.5 trillion bbl. the state-of-the-art oil shale retorting technology is not… More

This project addresses a novel approach for developing an efficient and cost-effective pulse jet atomizer for atomization of coal-based mixtures, by utilizing a moderate frequency (1,500 to 3,000 hz), high intensity oscillating field (140 to 165 db) superimposed on a steady jet to provide the… More

Modularizing the caltech silica-glass membrane for hydrogen separation offers an economic and efficient alternative to the existing carbon dioxide (co2) and hydrogen sulfide (h2s) separation techniques for syngas purification. the credibility and potential of caltech's membrane technology has been… More

This project is focused upon resolving the incomplete combustion problems encountered in residential wood stoves due to low combustion temperatures, uncontrolled air draft rates, variability in wood fuel and moisture. a prototype retrofit kit is to be fabricated and tested to demonstrate the… More

Increased public opposition to proposed permits for land-based incinerator facilities and the growing market trend for thermal destruction of hazardous wastes have resulted in a need for innovative, cost-effective, and reliable transportable incinerator facilities. this project proposes to adapt a… More

An approach to significantly enhancing the efficiency, economy and environmental control capabilities of a combined-cycle, coal-fired power plant is to apply presently available pulse combustion technology to a system that can use state-of-art materials, components, and sub-systems. the system… More

50639-98-I An Advanced Concept for Cost-Effective, Modular Biomass Power Systems--Manufacturing and Technology Conversion International, Inc., 10220-G Old Columbia Road, Columbia, MD 21046-1795; (410) 381-4200 Dr. Ravi R. Chandran, Principal Investigator Mrs. Amal M. Mansour, Business Official DOE… More

Not Available The goal of this Phase I effort is the design of a flexible Codec (COder/DECoder) based upon the theory in recent literature termed Turbo Codes . The Codec shall be applicable for ground base equipment as well as be space qualified to enable incorporation into future space segments.… More

72703S03-I There is a national interest in the efficient and economical utilization of biomass as an energy resource. Consequently, there is a need for the development of a feedstock-flexible, modular, biomass drying system that can cater to local market drivers in an efficient, economical, safe,… More

72703-There is a national interest in the efficient, economical and enhanced utilization of biomass as an energy resource. Consequently, there is a need for the development of a feedstock-flexible, modular, biomass drying system that can cater to the local market drivers in an efficient, safe and… More