Grant: Discovery Grants Program - Individual
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
$22,140.00
Advanced biomass, natural gas and coal based energy systems for reduced greenhouse gas emissions with carbon dioxide capture and storage
FY 2012-13
Summary
The energy demand is growing worldwide and this has to be met with advanced energy technologies and energy conservation measures with reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The most practical approach to address the greenhouse gas emissions is through a combination of alternative energy resources and advanced fossil fuel energy technologies. The applicant is one of the few researchers working in this field. The following three research projects are proposed to further advance their application to various industrial applications.
Project 1: Biomass integrated gasification advanced combined cycle power generation systems: In the proposed work it is planned to investigate the role of gasification and operating conditions on plant work output and efficiency for a biomass integrated gasification combined cycle power generation unit.
Project 2: Natural gas fired combined cycle power generation system with carbon dioxide capture and storage: The objectives of the work are to conduct performance simulations for a natural gas fired combined cycle power generation unit with carbon dioxide capture and storage. The effect of co-firing of biomass gasification fuel gas with natural gas in a combined cycle system, on plant performance and on carbon dioxide emissions will also be investigated.
Project 3: Coal and biomass gasification based advanced power generation systems with carbon dioxide capture and storage: Research investigations are conducted to utilize coal, coal plus biomass through gasification in advanced power generation systems with reduced greenhouse gas emissions. In the present work research investigations will be conducted on the performance of biomass plus coal partial gasification and integrated gasification combined cycle power generation systems with carbon dioxide capture and storage.
In addition to training of highly qualified personnel in the area of advanced biomass, natural gas and coal based energy technologies, the projects will provide scope for collaboration with energy based organizations and universities in Canada and around the world.
Program
Discovery Grants Program - Individual
Location
Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
As published
Application id
261421-2008
Name nom
Reddy, BaleViswanadha
Department département
Engineering and Applied Science, Faculty of
Organization id
19222
Institution établissement
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Province en
Ontario
Province fr
Ontario
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2012
Competition year année de concours
2008
Award amount
22140
Program id
RGPIN
Program name en
Discovery Grants Program - Individual
Program name fr
Programme de subventions à la découverte - individuelles
Group en
Discovery grants programs
Group fr
Programmes de subventions à la découverte
Committee code
4
Committee name en
Chem. & Metallurgical Eng.
Committee name fr
Génies chimique et métal.
Area of application code
1206
Area of application group en
Advancement of knowledge
Area of application group fr
Avancement des connaissances
Area of application en
Engineering
Area of application fr
Génie
Research subject code
2301
Research subject group en
Fuel and energy technology
Research subject group fr
Combustibles et technologie de l'énergie
Research subject en
Petroleum-based and fossil fuels
Research subject fr
Combustibles fossiles et dérivés du pétrole
Partie
5
Nb partie
5
Application title
Advanced biomass, natural gas and coal based energy systems for reduced greenhouse gas emissions with carbon dioxide capture and storage
Keyword
NSERC
Application summary
The energy demand is growing worldwide and this has to be met with advanced energy technologies and energy conservation measures with reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The most practical approach to address the greenhouse gas emissions is through a combination of alternative energy resources and advanced fossil fuel energy technologies. The applicant is one of the few researchers working in this field. The following three research projects are proposed to further advance their application to various industrial applications.
Project 1: Biomass integrated gasification advanced combined cycle power generation systems: In the proposed work it is planned to investigate the role of gasification and operating conditions on plant work output and efficiency for a biomass integrated gasification combined cycle power generation unit.
Project 2: Natural gas fired combined cycle power generation system with carbon dioxide capture and storage: The objectives of the work are to conduct performance simulations for a natural gas fired combined cycle power generation unit with carbon dioxide capture and storage. The effect of co-firing of biomass gasification fuel gas with natural gas in a combined cycle system, on plant performance and on carbon dioxide emissions will also be investigated.
Project 3: Coal and biomass gasification based advanced power generation systems with carbon dioxide capture and storage: Research investigations are conducted to utilize coal, coal plus biomass through gasification in advanced power generation systems with reduced greenhouse gas emissions. In the present work research investigations will be conducted on the performance of biomass plus coal partial gasification and integrated gasification combined cycle power generation systems with carbon dioxide capture and storage.
In addition to training of highly qualified personnel in the area of advanced biomass, natural gas and coal based energy technologies, the projects will provide scope for collaboration with energy based organizations and universities in Canada and around the world.
