Subtask 3.12 -- Small power systems. Semi-annual report, January 1--June 30, 1996
The programmatic goal in advanced power systems is to develop small integrated waste treatment, water purification, and power systems in the range of 20 kW to 20 MW in cooperation with commercial vendors. These systems will be designed to incorporate the advanced technical capabilities of the Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC) with the latest advancement in vendor-offered hardware and software. The primary objective for the work to be performed under this subtask is to develop a commercialization plan for small power systems, evaluate alternative design concepts, and select practical and economical designs for targeted development in upcoming years. A leading objective for the EERC will be to continue to form strong business partnerships with equipment manufacturers who can commercialize the selected power system and treatment design(s). FY95 activities were focused on collecting information from vendors and evaluating alternative design concepts. This year`s activities began with the process of selecting one or more designs for targeted development. Once the design(s) are selected, specific technical requirements will be defined that will be the subject of focused studies to overcome technical barriers to achieving a clean, cost-effective generating system. During this program year, the technical barriers limiting the use of the selected technology in the small power system market will be identified. A plan will be devised to overcome these barriers. Also during this program year, strong business partnerships will be developed between the EERC, Morgantown Energy Technology Center (METC), and equipment manufacturers who can commercialize the selected power system(s). A plan will be created for rapid development leading to commercialization. This may involve integration of this task with other research activities currently ongoing at the EERC and METC.
- Research Organization:
- North Dakota Univ., Energy and Environmental Research Center, Grand Forks, ND (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC21-93MC30097
- OSTI ID:
- 634165
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/MC/30097-5707; ON: DE97005428; TRN: AHC2DT01%%176
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: Aug 1997
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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