2006 Annual Progress Report

VI. Technology Validation

This section of the 2006 Progress Report for the DOE Hydrogen Program focuses on technology validation.

Technology Validation Sub-Program Overview, Sigmund Gronich, Technology Validation Team Lead, DOE Hydrogen Program

A. Vehicle Demonstrations

  1. Hydrogen to the Highways, Klaus BonHoff, DaimlerChrysler
  2. Ford & BP Controlled Hydrogen Fleet and Infrastructure Demonstration and Validation Project, Greg Frenette, Ford Motor Company
  3. Controlled Hydrogen Fleet and Infrastructure Demonstration and Validation Project, Dan Casey, Chevron Technology Ventures
  4. Controlled Hydrogen Fleet and Infrastructure Demonstration and Validation Project, Roz Sell, General Motors
  5. California Hydrogen Infrastructure Project, Ed Heydorn, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
  6. Fuelcell-Powered Underground Mine Loader Vehicle, David Barnes, Vehicle Projects LLC

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B. Distributed Reforming

  1. Novel Compression and Fueling Apparatus to Meet Hydrogen Vehicle Range Requirements, Richard Klippstein, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
  2. Development of a Turnkey Hydrogen Fueling Station, David Guro, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
  3. Development of a Natural Gas to Hydrogen Fuel Station, Bill Liss, GTI

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C. Power Parks

  1. DTE Energy Hydrogen Technology Park, Rob Bacyinski, DTE Energy
  2. Hydrogen Power Park - Business Opportunities Concept Project, Raymond Hobbs, Arizona Public Service
  3. NextEnergy Center Microgrid and Hydrogen Fueling Facility, Dave McLean, NextEnergy Center

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D. Storage

  1. Storage of Hydrogen in Cryogenic Capable Pressure Vessels, Salvador Aceves, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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E. Energy Station

  1. Research and Development of a PEM Fuel Cell, Hydrogen Reformer, and Vehicle Refueling Facility, Edward Kiczek, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
  2. Validation of an Integrated Hydrogen Energy Station, Greg Keenan, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
  3. Chattanooga Fuel Cell Demonstration Project, Henry McDonald, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

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F. Renewables

  1. Hydrogen Filling Station, Robert Boehm, UNLV Research Foundation

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G. Systems Analysis

  1. Controlled Hydrogen Fleet and Infrastructure Analysis, Keith Wipke, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
  2. Power Parks System Simulation, Andy Lutz, Sandia National Laboratories
  3. Technology Validation: Fuel Cell Bus Evaluations, Leslie Eudy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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H. Cross-Cutting

  1. Evaluation of Technical Feasibility of Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Engine Fueled with Hydrogen, Natural Gas, and DME, Mike Chol-Bum Kweon, GTI
  2. Hydrogen-Assisted IC Engine Combustion as a Route to Hydrogen Implementation, Andre Boehman, Pennsylvania State University
  3. Performance, Reliability, and Emissions Characterization of Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines Fueled with Hydrogen/Natural Gas Blends, Kirby Chapman, Kansas State University

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