PETR 104 |
| The objective of the Department of Defense Fuel Cell Programs are to develop fuel cell power systems which hold the promise of reduced fuel consumption at full and partial loads, lower emissions, smaller intake and exhaust ducting, and reduced thermal and acoustic signatures than conventional prime movers, especially for electric ships. The DoD fuel cell technology goals include providing maximum warfighter payoff, which includes increased mission endurance, stealth and reliability; meeting the unique operational needs of each service, and compatibility with fuel logistics. The challenge is developing multiple power sources for multiple platforms and applications. DoD Fuel Cell applications include: person-portable and sensors, auxiliary power units and field generators, ground, sea and space vehicles, and stationary power for installations. The DoD investment strategy has traditionally been focused on military specific operations that may leverage other existing programs, like those from the Department of Energy. The key S&T areas being invested in include: fuel reforming to hydrogen gas, high performance fuel cells and systems integration. Specifically, the Office of Naval Research is working on an Advanced Technology Development program to demonstrate SSFC generator hardware. Under this program, an initial 625 kW molten carbonate fuel cell demonstrator is being successfully operated with high sulfur Navy logistics fuel.
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Fuel Processing for Hydrogen Production
1:30 PM-5:20 PM, Tuesday, 12 September 2006 Palace -- Twin Peaks South, Oral
Division of Petroleum Chemistry |