Richard A. Bajura National Research Center for Coal and Energy West Virginia University

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1 Update on the Consortium for Fossil Fuel Science (CFFS) Richard A. Bajura National Research Center for Coal and Energy West Virginia University The Value of Coal Conversion February 26, 2014 Washington, DC

2 Early History / Drivers Oil embargo-driven synfuels program in decline US DOE Office of Fossil Energy funding diverted to criteria pollutants / efficiency /advanced power programs Large coal reserves available for alternative fuels production Anxiety about dependence on imported oil remains Result: Initiated program on fundamental research for transforming coal to fuels and chemicals

3 Five University Partnership U. of Utah Auburn U. DOE U. of Kentucky DOD Industry U. of Pittsburgh West Virginia U. Research collaboration with DOE, DOD, Industry

4 Convert Domestic Resources Coal Natural gas Biomass Waste: recycled tires & plastics Pet Coke CFFS Objective Fundamental Research on Conversion Processes Using process that are: Innovative Cost-effective Environmentally-sound To Ultra-clean liquid transportation fuels for civilians Premium fuels & lubricants for DOD Hydrogen the zero emissions fuel Premium chemicals carbon products

5 Funding provided by CFFS U.S. DOE - Office of Fossil Energy U.S. Army Tank Automotive Command U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research Cost-sharing by partner universities Industry advisory board Provided guidance on practicality of research Advisory Board Chevron-Texaco Eastman Chemical Conoco-Phillips Air Force Research Laboratory US Army TACOM Tier Associates Other Research Proprietary Other Products

6 Four Major Research Campaigns Span Quarter Century Direct & Indirect Coal Liquefaction - DOE Co-liquefaction of Coal w/ Biomass, Wastes - DOE C1 Chemistry, F-T Analysis, Hydrogen - DOE Dozens of individual research projects Lab-scale research Computer simulation studies Economic analysis Evolving research themes reflect changing national priorities Production of Diesel, Jet Fuel, Lubricants - DOD

7 Key Research Team Members University of Kentucky Gerald Huffman (CFFS Director), Frank Huggins, Naresh Shah, D. Bhattacharya, Phil Reucroft, S. Subbaswamy, Peter Eklund, Burton Davis, University of Utah Rick Ernst, Ted Eyring, Ron Pugmire, Larry Anderson, Henk Meuzelaar, Brian Dunn, Adel Sarofim, Joe Shabtai, Kerry Kelley, Auburn University Christopher Roberts, Mario Eden, Christine Curtis, JoAnn Lighty, Jim Guin, Terry Baker, Ray Tarrer, University of Pittsburgh Irving Wender, Jack Sharkey, Jerry Holder, West Virginia University Mohindar Seehra, Dady Dadyburjor, Edward Kugler, John Zondlo, Al Stiller, Charter Stinespring, Jeff Peterson, Paul Jagodzinski, Naresh Dalal, Others George Hill, George Fumich,

8 Results CFFS program results are summarized in reports, technical presentations and publications, and student theses/dissertations contributed under dozens of professors at five universities over 25 years Overview of highlights follow Electronic copies of selected reports available on request

9 CFFS s Laboratory Results Developed more reactive and lower-cost catalysts for both F-T synthesis and catalytic refining Optimized reactor operating conditions for improved product quality & yields Developed novel reactors for improved product quality & yields Advanced the state of the art in the chemistry of F-T, catalytic refining, and pyrolysis processes Developed innovative techniques to better measure physical properties of products Bert Davis U of KY

10 Computer Simulation and Economic Analysis Results Developed improved unit operation models as well as integrated models of entire conversion plants Calculated benefits of laboratory breakthroughs on overall plant yields, economics, and environmental footprints Coal Biomass Solid wastes Computer Simulation of Gas Phase F-T Plant (Auburn)

11 CFFS Collaborative Network Advanced the State-of-the-Art of Chemical Conversion Engaged dozens of faculty, undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral students in multi-institution research Built close collaborations among academic, government, and industry researchers Produced hundreds of publications and many patents; presentations at major fuels meetings Sustained a publicly-funded, U.S. fuels research program for a quarter century Provided human capital for workforce needs of industry, government, and academia

12 Recommendations CFFS is a model for advancing fundamental research - need to find ways to promote such collaborative programs Programs needed to develop next-generation technologies in fuels, chemicals, and hydrogen production (coal and natural gas) Workforce development in fuels and chemicals is recommended to ensure the pipeline of future technologists

13 Acknowledgements Primary supporters of this program were: DOE Office of Fossil Energy DOD Army TACOM Office. Other financial and participatory support provided by: DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy DOD Air Force Office of Research. Their support is gratefully acknowledged.

14 Acknowledgements CFFS team members benefited from expertise shared by the respective DOE and DOD program managers. We thank these individuals for their support and guidance.

15 Contact Information Richard A. Bajura Director, National Research Center for Coal and Energy West Virginia University P.O. Box 6064 Morgantown, WV Administrative Support Sharon Belmaggio

16 Additional Information Electronic reports available Federal program managers formerly associated with CFFS program

17 Electronic Reports Available 1. Summary of Research Conducted and Students Trained by the Consortium for Fossil Fuel Science from 1986 to 2012, Final Report for the period August 1, 1986 to December 31, 2012, DOE Contract No. DE- FC26-05NT Sustainable Transportation Fuels from Natural Gas, (H2), Coal and Biomass, Final Report for the period June 30, 2005 to December 31, 2012, DOE Contract No. DE-FC26-05NT Military Fuels Research Program of the Consortium for Fossil Fuel Science, Final Report for the period from September 26, 2007 to September 25, 2011, U.S. Army TACOM Contract No. W56HZV-07-C-0721 Other reports filed with NTIS through the DOE and DOD project managers

18 Federal Program Managers Fossil Energy John Winslow Richard Noceti Maria Farcasiu Michael Baird Daniel Cicero Daniel Driscoll DOD William Harrison Patsy Muzzell Bajura Presentation File , CTX, Dynamic