Proof-of-Concept Testing to Evaluate NOx Reductions from Hydrogen Enhanced Diesel Combustion
The submission deadline for this RFGA has passed.
| Open Date: |
April 25, 2008 |
| Close Date: |
May 16, 2008 |
| Anticipated Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Maximum Award Amount: |
$250,000 |
It is anticipated that a total of $250,000 will be awarded for a single project award. Applications are being requested for the proof-of-concept testing of hydrogen enhanced diesel combustion. Many technical solutions are being proposed to add hydrogen to the fuel air mixture in the cylinder of a diesel engine to affect diesel combustion to reduce emissions and fuel consumption. While the literature seems to support the benefits of such a concept, several questions remain:
- What method of hydrogen addition would provide the best balance of cost and benefits?
- What quantity of hydrogen, on an energy or other suitable basis, is required for appreciable benefits, particularly NOx emissions reductions?
- What modifications to the engine or control system, if any, would be needed to get the greatest benefit of a hydrogen enhanced diesel combustion concept?
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