An attractive potential alternative to current hazardous organics incinerators is the catalytically stabilized ther- mal (cst) combustor. explored in the late 1970's (with epa funding) as a combustion system to eliminate gas turbine noxemissions, the cst combustor uses catalytic surface reac- tions… More

William c. pfefferle associates (wcp) has invented a proprietary catalytic ignition fuel-injected engine which potentially offers a number of promising features, includingsubstantially increased fuel economy, significantly more power, notably quieter operation, reduced particulate emissions and the… More

It would be very desirable to develop a reliable cold start/cold run technology which would enable rapid start-up with low energy requirements, no operating performance losses, no use of auxiliary fuels, and fully mobile capabilities. such a technology would significantly improve reliability of… More

Precision combustion, inc. is working to research, develop and commercialize catalytically stabilized thermal combustion technologies. our chief scientist, dr. william pfefferle, invented the catalytic combustor, and our yale university consultant first discovered and measured the free… More

A plug flow catalytically stabilized thermal (cst) combustoroffers an attractive potential alternative to current high residence time incinerators for the effective and economicaldestruction of refractory organics. the cst combustor uses catalytic surface reactions to stabilize gas phase combustion,… More

Much of the total operational cycle emission from automobiles occurs during the initial minutes of engine operation, before the catalytic converter has been sufficiently warmed by inlet air to reach full operating temperature. precision combustion, inc. (pci) will develop its fast thermal response… More

A unique gas turbine/voc incineration system based on catalytically stabilized (cst) incineration is proposed, offering both very low net consts and ultra high destructionof organics in any organic fume or air stream, including those laden with particulates (whether organic, such as cotton or grain… More

Precision combustion is developing highly compact and more effective catalytic metal monolith and catalytic incineration technology. an epa sbir phase i project (completed 4/90) demonstrated very high catalytic conversion of exhaust gases, with low amounts of electric heating capable of providing… More

Cold starting of diesel engines at the military's -25 f and -60 f standards continues to be a problem for most engines, and even at temperatures where the engines will start, there may be a significant warmup period before appreciable power is available. catalytic glowplugs offer the simplicity of a… More

Precision combustion, inc., proposes to explore catalytic coatings on the combustion chamber walls of small utility engines in a continuing modification of small gasoline engines so that ultimately they will be able to operate at truly lean fuel/air ratios favoring low hc, co, and nox emissions. the… More

This project is developing a novel, catalytically ignited, plug-flow combustor that will improve gas turbine performance. based upon prior sbir projects and internal research, the project will experimentally test key aspects of this improved catalytic combustor, demonstrating improved operational… More

Integrated-gasification combined cycle gas turbine systems offer the potential for efficient use of coal in the production of power and heat. the recently developed advanced technology catalytic combustor (atecc) technology offers an opportunity for several improvements to these systems. the most… More

Integrating a catalytic glow plug into an air blast fuel injector offers an opportunity to significantly reduce soot emissions from a gas turbine while simultaneously producing improvements in terms of engine performance and fuel insensitivity. previous work by precision combustion developing a… More

Integrating a catalytic ignitor into an air blast fuel injector offers an opportunity to significantly improve flame stability and altitude relight, among other advantages. previous work by precision combustion developing a catalytic glow plug has shown that a catalytic ignitor offers substantially… More

The thirteen million two and four stroke gasoline utility engines sold in the u.s each year are a major sourch of total u.s. air emissions. the california air resources board estimates that these rich-burning utility engines contribute five percent of the total statewide mobile sources hydrocarbons… More

Substantial effort is being devoted to improving gas turbine engine efficiency and emissions under a number of government and engine company programs, directed to efficiency, performance and environmental objectives. Precision Combustion proposes a novel approach to implementing catalytic combustion… More

Catalytically stabilized thermal combustion (cst combustion) offers significant advantages for high efficiency, ultra-low emissions combustion applications in gas turbine engines, burners, incinerators, and even ic reciprocating engines. with cst combustion, nox emissions can be effectively… More

This project will develop an integrated system to control the emissions of particulates and VOC's from Air Force painting booths. Success in this undertaking will provide a reliable, high efficiency, low operating cost alternative to existing control systems. The objective of the Phase I program is… More

Local environmental regulations are imposing ever-stricter emissions limits on internal combustion engines operating at commercial and military airfields. Typically, these Auxiliary Ground Equipment (AGE) engines have been either diesel engines ranging from 50 to 400 hp or gas turbine… More

51190-98-I Integrated Premixer and Flashback Arrestor for Lean Pre-Mix and Catalytic Low NOx Combustors--Precision Combustion, Inc., 25 Science Park, Box 24, New Haven, CT 06511-1968; (203) 787-8614 Dr. Gilbert Kraemer, Principal Investigator Mr. Paul Donahe, CPA, Business Official DOE Grant No.… More

Not Available The most cost-effective, scalable format for the development of high power ladar and directed energy systems is to combine medium power laser modules into a coherently phased array. To this end, CTI proposes to develop a coherent synthetic aperture, synthetic wavelength ladar system… More

Not Available Rapid developments in information technology and the associated application and assimilation of this technology provide a tremendous opportunity to enhance the mission planning and evaluation capabilities of Air Force commanders. An architecture employing multiple intelligent software… More

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project will develop compact Water Gas Shift Reactors (WGSR) with rapid startup and load following through the use of a novel catalyst substrate design consisting of multiple Ultra Short Channel Length (USCL), high cell density metal monoliths… More

The Trace Contaminant Control System (TCCS) used onboard the International Space Station provides for control of trace cabin air contamination originating from materials off-gassing, human metabolism, hygiene activities, experimental facilities, etc. The TCCS removes contaminants via a combination… More

The Trace Contaminant Control System (TCCS) used onboard the International Space Station provides for control of trace cabin air contamination originating from materials off-gassing, human metabolism, hygiene activities, experimental facilities, etc. The TCCS removes contaminants via a combination… More

"Precision Combustion Inc. (PCI) proposes a novel gas turbine engine fuel injector design that combines catalytic combustion, direct injection and higher airflows through the injector for reducing NOx emission from military aircraft engines withoutdeterioration of the Lean Blow Out (LBO) limit and… More

"Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) proposes to develop a compact methanol reformer based on this Microlith,¿ catalytic reactor technology, capable of delivering 20 ¿V 400 cc/sec of high purity hydrogen for use in Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cellsoperating at 15 ¿V 300 W range. The… More

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase II project seeks to develop a compact, lightweight, and low cost Microlith Water Gas Shift (WGS) reactor capable of rapid start-up, excellent transient response and high CO conversion efficiency with very low levels of methane formation. This technology… More

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase II project seeks to develop a compact, lightweight, and low cost Microlith Water Gas Shift (WGS) reactor capable of rapid start-up, excellent transient response and high CO conversion efficiency with very low levels of methane formation. This technology… More

"PCI proposes into topic Area 2 to develop and demonstrate a JP-8 micro-reformer capable of delivering the hydrogen required for a 20 We Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) from a catalytic reactor which is expected to be ~1 in3 (size of 2 standard AA batteries)and weighing

Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) proposes to continue development of a novel gas turbine engine catalytic fuel injector design for reducing NOx emissions from Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) engines without compromising performance and operability. The systemoffers the potential to lower NOx emissions… More

72357S03-I The reduction of zeolite crystallite to nanoscale sizes increases observed catalytic activity due to the minimization of intracrystalline diffusion barriers. However, the resulting increase in the fraction of relatively non-selective catalytically active sites on the external faces of… More

72818S03-I Thermal dissociation of methane hydrates by the injection of a hot fluid is a potential method of recovering natural gas from hydrate deposits that are either undersea or below permafrost. However, because of heat loss to the reservoir rock and water, the injected energy can exceed the… More

72818-Methane hydrates comprise a large potential energy source for the U.S. The thermal dissociation of methane hydrates by the injection of a hot fluid offers the potential to economically, effectively, and controllably produce natural gas from methane hydrate deposits, along with the potential… More

An internal, low power accelerator for hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) catalytic decomposition reactors can provide significant size, weight and cost reductions over traditional external heaters used to elevate the initial temperature of catalytic reactors for the Airborne Laser. Electrical power… More

Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) proposes to develop a compact catalytic reactor based on the proprietary Microlithr catalytic substrate technology for autothermal reforming (ATR) of JP-8 and diesel fuel at the 0.5 - 2 kWe scale. The size of the catalytic reactor is expected to be about 6 in3 (2… More

Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI), utilizing coated metallic mesh substrate technology (patented and trademarked by PCI as Microlithr) has demonstrated operation of compact, modular reactors for converting liquid and gaseous hydrocarbon fuels into a mixture of CO and H2 at exceptionally high power… More

Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) proposes to develop a compact multi-fuel catalytic reactor based on the proprietary Microlithr technology for gasification and pre-reforming of up to 6 lb/hr (i.e. ~ 40 kWt) of liquid hydrocarbon logistic fuels, such as JP-8, diesel or Jet-A, without the need for… More

Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI), utilizing patented Microlithr substrates, has demonstrated small, modular reactors for reforming liquid and gaseous hydrocarbon fuels at exceptionally high power densities. During Phase I, in addition to demonstrating efficient JP-8 and Diesel reforming capability,… More

Precision Combustion, Inc (PCI) proposes to a develop scalable lightweight and efficient JP-8 burner for generating electrical power from Stirling system. Successful development will result in highly efficient, ultra-compact, fuel-flexible burners, scalable, with high power density, capable of… More

Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) is proposing to develop a hydrogen generation system for PEM fuel cells using a novel catalytic steam reforming process, capable of utilizing Navy logistic fuels efficiently for improving overall system efficiency. The steam reformer, will be based upon PCI's… More

Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) proposes to develop and demonstrate a novel and long-lived sulfur tolerant catalyst for auto thermal reforming (ATR) of E85 fuel. The proposed technology builds on PCI's ultra-compact, high efficiency, sulfur-tolerant Microlithr reforming catalysts under development… More

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I research project will develop and demonstrate proof-of-concept of a Microlith-based catalytic reactor for reforming Tier II Diesel fuel such that it contains > or =10% CH4 in addition to CO and H2 without allowing coke formation. The proposed reactor… More

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Precision Combustion, Inc (PCI) proposes to develop a scalable lightweight and efficient JP-8 burner for generating electrical power from Stirling engine systems. Successful development will result in highly efficient, ultra-compact, fuel-flexible burners, scalable, with high power density, capable… More

This project will develop a thermally-integrated, compact, efficient, and durable diesel reformer, steam generator, and sulfur trap. The system will operate at steam-to-carbon ratios low enough to allow overall water-neutral operation, while being resistant to coking and fuel sulfur. Anticipated… More

Isobutane/olefin alkylation is a major refinery process in which light hydrocarbons (isobutene and mainly C3 and C4 olefins) are converted to a high octane gasoline feedstock. Environmental and safety concerns have led to interest in the potential for increasing the amount of alkylate used in… More

Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) proposes a durable miniature catalytic glow plug as an enabling component for the use of heavy fuels in small, high power density engines for unmanned applications. The use of heavy fuels in such engines will have a major impact on availability of fuel supplies for… More

Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) proposes to develop a breakthrough Microlith short-contact-time catalytic steam reformer (CSR) system for reforming logistics fuels to hydrogen for a 50 kWe fuel cell. This technology offers to achieve high efficiency in steam reforming in a system that is… More

To provide electricity for distributed and mobile applications, solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) have the potential to operate with much less fuel than that used by generators based on internal combustion engines. However, these systems also must have long life and sell for a price that is… More

The need to keep pollutant emissions at ultra-low levels has led to the development of oxy-fuel combustion. This process requires a reheat combustor component to operate stably in the high-steam-content, high-temperature, high-pressure environment of clean coal technologies. However, inadequate… More

Isobutene/olefin alkylation is a major refinery process in which light hydrocarbons (isobutene and, mainly, C3 and C4 olefins) are converted to a high octane gasoline feedstock. Alkylate currently accounts for a key fraction of the total U.S. gasoline pool; in fact, concerns over emissions have led… More

PCI proposes a novel recuperated Microlith flameless catalytic combustion system technology for a hot surface cooktop module fueled with JP8. The design integrates several innovations to enable complete flameless combustion without coking and with very high heating efficiency (>75% griddle heat… More

PCI proposes a novel reformer/injector system for aviation fuel combustion that offers the ability to produce compact/low residence time combustion at high efficiency. This technology offers a simple, light-weight, compact and cost-effective design providing stable combustion with low emissions in… More

Zero-emission power generation, via an economical carbon capture and storage (CCS) process, offers a sustainable future for coal-derived fuels. Successful oxy-fuel combustion technology is a candidate for satisfying this objective, provided that the cycle efficiency can be boosted to levels that… More

Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) proposes to develop a novel, efficient, and lightweight catalytic Sabatier CO2 methanation unit, capable of converting a mixture of CO2 and H2 to methane and water with targeted CO2 conversions of ≥90% at high throughputs and at low operating temperatures… More

PCI is developing a high efficiency, ultra-low emissions, quiet and lightweight JP8-fueled 20 kBTU/hr catalytic flameless kitchen griddle technology that is controllable, modular, robust, and meets Army and other DoD field needs including for field use, maintainability and modular integration into… More

Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) proposes to conduct a design study toward a novel ultra-compact JP-5 fuel reforming system integrated with a fuel cell stack as a modular and scalable building block for UAV and other systems. The reformer will build upon PCI's ultra-compact, high efficiency… More

Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI), through a DoD Phase I SBIR, has successfully demonstrated the feasibility of catalytic glow plugs as a component enabling heavy fuels in small, high power density engines for unmanned aerial/naval/ground power systems (UAS, UMS, and UGS) and proposes continuing the… More

Domestic natural gas reserves in the form of methane hydrates appear to be huge. In fact, methane hydrate deposits are abundant throughout the world and have been estimated to represent, by far, the greater portion of the world

A novel short contact time Microlith Sabatier reactor system for CO2 reduction offers a significant advance in support of manned spaceflight. Compared to current and prospective alternatives (including microchannels), the reactor will be much smaller and lighter, more energy and resource efficient,… More

Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) proposes a novel efficient, compact, and lightweight Microlith<SUP>REG</SUP>-based CO2 separator and methanation reactor to separate CO2 from the Martian atmosphere and convert the CO2 with H2 to methane and water vapor with high CO2 conversion and high… More

Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) proposes to develop an extremely compact, lightweight and regenerable Microlith<SUP>REG</SUP> catalytic CO2 reduction reactor, capable of converting mixtures of CO2 and H2 to carbon and water vapor with high CO2 conversions at high throughputs and at low… More

Mercury occurs naturally in rocks, soils, water, and air; anthropogenic sources of mercury, as a contaminant of concern, are found at 290 Superfund National Priority Sites. Thermal treatment, whether practiced above ground on contaminated materials removed from a site, or in ground, is highly… More

Gas turbine and diesel engines lose a significant portion of energy to the environment as waste heat. Recovery of this waste heat offers the potential for increased fuel savings. The design of a durable heat recovery device such as a heat exchanger for this waste heat recovery is challenging due to… More

Current approaches planned for space suit atmosphere revitalization (AR) are neither compatible with each other nor regenerable in space, and have a high life cycle operating cost associated with them. The proposed PCI innovation in collaboration with University of Hartford involves synthesizing… More

Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) proposes to develop an ultra-compact, fuel-flexible reformer, including balance-of-plant components, designed for operation with fuel cell stacks for 300 We portable power generator systems. The reformer technology will be based upon our novel proprietary high mass… More

Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) proposes an ultra-compact JP-8 conversion kit that will enable a lightweight spark-ignited engine as a man portable multi-fueled power unit, while also advancing a breakthrough cross-cutting add-on reformer technology that could broadly enable lightweight… More

Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) proposes to develop a new compact, high efficiency and regenerable adsorption media and system technology for capturing toxic industrial chemicals (TIC) to provide continuous collective protection for DoD infrastructure. This technology will be based upon our novel… More