Hybrid Energy Solutions for a More Energy-Efficient and Sustainable Future

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1 Stephen Ricci, Ph.D. Research Leader Battelle Process Engineering Systems Hybrid Energy Solutions for a More Energy-Efficient and Sustainable Future SAME Kittyhawk Post Industry Day May 8,

2 About Battelle World s Largest Independent R&D and Commercialization Organization $5.4 billion R&D under management Energy & Environment Health, Analytics, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices National Security National Laboratory Management Creating commercial value by bringing new technologies to market Proven track Record of Commercialization Xerox office copier Battelle founded by Gordon Battelle will Fiber Optics Universal Product Code Develops fuel for Nautilus first nuclear powered submarine LS10 Bottle Screener Microchannel Reactor Compact disk and cruise control technology 2

3 Compelling Energy Needs of the DOD Cost control in the face of ever-tightening budgets and uncertain energy price forecasts Mission assurance & security with a vulnerable and aging energy infrastructure Flexibility to accommodate leaner operations Leverage existing infrastructure and available resources to the degree possible while adopting and deploying new technology Cost-effectively meet mandated targets for fossil energy use, energy intensity, GHG emissions, renewable energy consumption, waste generation and diversion, etc. 3

4 History of Energy Technology at Battelle Pioneering work in solar (1960 s) Coal gasification and gas cleanup Energy-efficient appliances Biomass gasification 1990 s 2000 s 1960 s s First to commercialize biomass gasification Codes and standards for gas appliances Commercialized residential micro CHP Fuell cells Fundamental work in solar energy Sustainability & renewable energy planning Carbon capture and storage Microchannel fuel tech. Smart grid technologies Catalytic pyrolysis for distributed applications Clean waste to energy 4

5 Customizable Portfolio of Technologies A platform of hybrid energy solutions Other Renewable & Conventional Sources Storage Grid Power Generator Distribution Communities Businesses DOD Potential Feed Stocks & Markets: Municipal Solid Waste Medical Waste Department of Defense Waste Biomass Feed Stocks Discarded Tires Pyrolysis / Gasification / Steam Reforming Chemical Processor Hydrogen Methanol Dimethyl Ether Others Co-products Fuel Processor Vehicles Airplanes Equipment 5

6 Fast Catalytic Pyrolysis for Distributed Scale Applications Commercializing Technology for Converting Bioproducts and Fuel Small-scale, distributed production ~100 tons per day feed ~1 tanker per day fuel 6

7 Clean and Efficient Steam Reforming of Solid Waste to Syngas for Power, Chemicals, & Fuel Unique integration of off-the-shelf components at TRL 8 5 years of successful pilot operation Technology metrics and patent claims validated Zero oxidation of the waste feed 3 rd party validations of environmental performance zero furans, dioxins, or noxious oxides 10 MW commercial project underway in Ontario Produces a high-quality syngas (H 2 /CO > 350 BTU/Scf) with exemplary performance against strict global emissions standards 7

8 Assured Aerospace Fuels Research Facility - AAFRF Multi-purpose research facility operated by Battelle for the AFRL (Area B of WPAFB) Produces large samples of alternative jet fuels: Synthetic paraffinic kerosene Biobased jet fuels High flash-point JP-5 Specialty Fuels 8

9 Velocys Microchannel Fischer-Tropsch Reactor for Production of Fuels Microchannel Reactor Close integration of the exothermic Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and steam generation Water CO + 2 H mm mm Water/Steam -(CH 2 )n- + H 2 O 9

10 Cyclone-WHE External Heat Engine for Microgrid Power Generation Compact: 10-20kW at 10% diameter Simple: Limited moving parts, low cost Robust: Handles any heat source Efficient: 600 F to 1200F 10

11 Battelle s Grid Command Offerings help Navigate Today s Grids Active Demand Management T&D Modeling Tools Frequency Regulation Analytics and Visualization 11

12 Transportable Hybrid Solar-JP8 Generator for Forward Operations Concentrating solar and JP8 burner provide heat for a Stirling engine Reduces fuel consumption by 40% Strict weight, volume, and CG requirements Durable in a harsh environment 2-man deployable in 1 hour 12

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