Development of OTM Syngas Process and Testing of Syngas Derived Ultra-clean Fuels in Diesel Engines and Fuel Cells

Robinson, E. T. ; Meagher, James P. ; Apte, Prasad ; Gui, Xingun ; Bulicz, Tytus R. ; Aasland, Siv ; Besecker, Charles ; Chen, Jack ; van Hassel, Bart A. ; Polevaya, Olga ; Khan, Rafey ; Pilaniwalla, Piyush

Praxair, Inc.

关键词: 08 Hydrogen;    30 Direct Energy Conversion;    02 Petroleum;    Diesel Fuels;    Program Management;   

DOI  :  10.2172/893602
RP-ID  :  None
RP-ID  :  FC26-01NT41096
RP-ID  :  893602

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This topical report summarizes work accomplished for the Program from November 1, 2001 to December 31, 2002 in the following task areas: Task 1: Materials Development; Task 2: Composite Development; Task 4: Reactor Design and Process Optimization; Task 8: Fuels and Engine Testing; 8.1 International Diesel Engine Program; 8.2 Nuvera Fuel Cell Program; and Task 10: Program Management. Major progress has been made towards developing high temperature, high performance, robust, oxygen transport elements. In addition, a novel reactor design has been proposed that co-produces hydrogen, lowers cost and improves system operability. Fuel and engine testing is progressing well, but was delayed somewhat due to the hiatus in program funding in 2002. The Nuvera fuel cell portion of the program was completed on schedule and delivered promising results regarding low emission fuels for transportation fuel cells. The evaluation of ultra-clean diesel fuels continues in single cylinder (SCTE) and multiple cylinder (MCTE) test rigs at International Truck and Engine. FT diesel and a BP oxygenate showed significant emissions reductions in comparison to baseline petroleum diesel fuels. Overall through the end of 2002 the program remains under budget, but behind schedule in some areas.