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Show 8 A solicitation for Very Low Emission combustion equipment was issued by DOE's Idaho Operations Office on February 4, 1994. Requested was the development of natural gas-fired, intermediate temperature combustion systems which meet the current LAER NOx target of 9 ppm or less. The intermediate temperature range encompasses process steam applications, and direct heat and process fluid heating applications up to 2000°F. Applicants could propose any combustion technology for any application which met these guidelines. Because of the emphasis on natural gas, the Industrial Gas Technology Commercialization Center served as a clearinghouse to channel gas industry cost sharing funds into projects. From among the very fine proposals received, four were selected for negotiations to lead to cooperative agreements. Included are, in alphabetical order, Aizeta Corporation, Institute of Gas Technology, Praxair and Riley-Stoker (see Table 2). More details on these projects will be available after the cooperative agreements have been signed. SUMMARY In summary, the DOE Industrial Combustion Programs are positioned to meet the most pressing combustion - related needs identified by U.S. industry, the environmental control of combustion processes. Through strategiC project selection, combustion concepts can advance from the idea stage through the equipment development and demonstration stages. This is possible because of the integrated management of both fundamental and equipment Industrial Combustion Programs within DOE. For even farther in the future, a new research agenda is being formulated to meet the next generation of industrial combustion needs. |
