Cold-Weather Fischer-Tropsch Fuels

The goal of this project is to demonstrate the operating performance/benefits of Fischer-Tropsch synthetic diesel fuel in transit fleet applications. The project will test Fischer-Tropsch fuel in Fairbanks, Alaska. Another demonstration (OK-26-7005) is being undertaken in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in order to cover a wide range of climates and potential operating conditions. The project will compile emissions testing data of Fischer-Tropsch diesel fuel tested to date, and evaluate the benefit of emissions reductions relative to standard diesel fuel. In addition to the fleet demonstrations, the project will also research the utilization of Fischer-Tropsch fuel for hydrogen production in association with future fuel cell/reformer power system development.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Program Information: National Fuel Cell Bus Program

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Completed
• Funding: $2617018.00
• Sponsor Organizations:

  Federal Transit Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Project Managers:

  Chen, Roy

• Performing Organizations:

  Integrated Concepts and Research Corporation

  12900 Hall Road
  Suite 160
  Sterling Heights, MI  United States  48313-1171
• Start Date: 20050726
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 20100331
• Source Data: RiP Project 34658

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Demonstration projects; Diesel fuels; Frigid regions; Fuel cell vehicles; Transit operating agencies; Vehicle fleets
• Uncontrolled Terms: Fischer-Tropsch
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01486708
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Department of Transportation
• Files: RIP
• Created Date: Jul 16 2013 1:01AM