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

Technical Report · Sun May 01 00:00:00 EDT 2005

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/860173· OSTI ID:860173

Robinson, E T; Sirman, John; Apte, Prasad; Gui, Xingun; Bulicz, Tytus R; Corgard, Dan; Hemmings, John

This final report summarizes work accomplished in the Program from January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2004. Most of the key technical objectives for this program were achieved. A breakthrough material system has lead to the development of an OTM (oxygen transport membrane) compact planar reactor design capable of producing either syngas or hydrogen. The planar reactor shows significant advantages in thermal efficiency and a step change reduction in costs compared to either autothermal reforming or steam methane reforming with CO{sub 2} recovery. Syngas derived ultra-clean transportation fuels were tested in the Nuvera fuel cell modular pressurized reactor and in International Truck and Engine single cylinder test engines. The studies compared emission and engine performance of conventional base fuels to various formulations of ultra-clean gasoline or diesel fuels. A proprietary BP oxygenate showed significant advantage in both applications for reducing emissions with minimal impact on performance. In addition, a study to evaluate new fuel formulations for an HCCI engine was completed.

• Research Organization: Praxair, Inc., Danbury, CT (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: FC26-01NT41096
• OSTI ID: 860173
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS
02 PETROLEUM
03 NATURAL GAS
08 HYDROGEN
30 DIRECT ENERGY CONVERSION
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
DESIGN
DIESEL ENGINES
DIESEL FUELS
ENGINES
FUEL CELLS
GASOLINE
HYDROGEN
METHANE
OXYGEN
PERFORMANCE
STEAM
SYNGAS PROCESS
TESTING
THERMAL EFFICIENCY
TRANSPORT