Fischer-Tropsch Diesel Fuel Transit Demonstration
This research will demonstrate the operating performance benefits and market acceptance of Ultra-Clean Fischer Tropsch (FT) diesel fuel in transit fleet applications. The fuel provides reduction in emissions and toxicity and can be produced from domestic non-petroleum energy sources such as--coal, biomass, and sub-quality natural gas. The Fairbanks North Star Borough will provide two demonstration buses that will run on Syntroleum's ultra-clean S-1 artic-grade fuel during the coldest period of winter in Fairbanks, Alaska. The buses will run 12-14 hours per day and consume up to 42 gallons per day, or 1,302 gallons per month. A successful demonstration of the fuel in extreme cold weather is expected to further increase acceptance of the FT fuel as a viable substitute for traditional petroleum-based fuels. Another demonstration (OK-26-7005) is underway in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to cover a wider range of climate and potential operating conditions. The project will compile emissions reduction data relative to standard diesel fuel. In addition to fleet demonstrations, the project will explore the utilization of Fischer-Tropsch fuel for hydrogen production in association with future fuelcell/reformer power system development.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $777486.00
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Contract Numbers:
AK-26-7005
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Sponsor Organizations:
Federal Transit Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Project Managers:
Chen, Roy
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Performing Organizations:
Integrated Concepts and Research Corporation
12900 Hall Road
Suite 160
Sterling Heights, MI United States 48313-1171 -
Principal Investigators:
Bergin, Steve
- Start Date: 20050700
- Expected Completion Date: 0
- Actual Completion Date: 20070100
- Source Data: RiP Project 12781
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Air quality management; Bus transit operations; Cold weather; Demonstration projects; Diesel buses; Diesel engine exhaust gases; Diesel fuels; Emissions testing; Fuel cell vehicles; Natural gas buses; Performance evaluations; Research projects; Toxicity; Transit buses
- Identifier Terms: Fischer-Tropsch Process
- Uncontrolled Terms: Energy sources
- Geographic Terms: Fairbanks (Alaska)
- Subject Areas: Energy; Public Transportation; Research; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01460467
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Federal Transit Administration
- Contract Numbers: AK-26-7005
- Files: RiP, USDOT
- Created Date: Jan 3 2013 1:25PM