The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced plans to apportion approximately $28 million to share in the cost of researching and developing low-cost state-of-the-art energy conversion systems from existing systems.
The DOE said in a release that its support relates to ongoing work by the Office of Fossil Energy (FE) known as the Advanced Energy Systems program. FE encourages proposals for modifying existing technology in three distinct areas, with each specialty field expected to receive between $5 million and $12.8 million.
The first type seeks innovative proposals utilizing small-scale modularization for current gasification technologies. Within this scope, exploration is encouraged for emerging systems, air separation potential for certain modular systems and pilot engineering design.
The OFE also is seeking concepts for advanced combustion systems using transformational technology; for example, chemical looping and pressurized oxygen combustion.
Thirdly, funds will be reserved for the University Turbine Systems Research program, ongoing work at institutions of higher education investigating the potential for gas turbine-powered systems in six technical areas.
“Advanced energy conversion systems are designed to enable efficient, low-cost, and near-zero emission energy from existing and new fossil fuel power plants,” the DOE release said.
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