Root Cause Analysis of NOx Emissions Changes Due to Biodiesel Combustion in diesel Engines
The submission deadline for this RFGA has passed.
| Open Date: |
June 27, 2007 |
| Close Date: |
July 24, 2007 |
| Anticipated Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Anticipated Award Amount: |
$600,000 |
Applications are being requested for a two-part project expected to determine:
- The root cause of changes in NOx and other emissions resulting from biodiesel, or biodiesel blends, combustion in diesel engines.
- How energy resources in the State of Texas can be used to produce qualifying fuels.
A fundamental understanding of the NOx and other emissions characteristics due to the combustion of biodiesel or biodiesel blends in diesel engines is critical to enable the production of qualifying fuels from energy resources in the State of Texas.
Objectives
It is envisioned that the project selected for funding will conclude with information and technology transfer to the biodiesel manufacturing industry. Any proposed new biodiesel blends should have the emissions performance certified by applying for the approval of an alternative diesel formulation for TxLED as specified in Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 114, Subchapter H, Division 2, §114.315 (c).
For the purposes of this RFGA, the following funding conditions apply:
Eligible applicants are limited to Texas based accredited academic institutions.
This request for grant applications is part of the State of Texas’ New Technology Research and Development (NTRD) program. The NTRD program provides funds for projects related to reductions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx). Projects funded by this program should advance technology that can be offered for sale in the state of Texas in less than five years after grant award. It is expected that a single grant will be made with a maximum funding level of $600,000.
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