Integrated Distributed Power System Using a PEM Fuel Cell and an Autothermal Cyclic Reformer
Summary
SCH Number
2002058451
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Integrated Distributed Power System Using a PEM Fuel Cell and an Autothermal Cyclic Reformer
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/30/2002
Document Description
The purpose of the contract is to further the development of a novel fossil fuel reforming technology known as Autothermal Cyclic Reforming (ACR), also known as Unmixed Reforming. The ACR process has significantly lower capital costs, higher fuel-to-hydrogen conversion efficiency, higher hydrogen purity (no sulfer or nitrogen), and lower emissions at small scales than the conventional steam reforming process.
Contact Information
Name
nanvy Libonati
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Irvine
Counties
Orange
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
Minor alterations will be made to the existing GE Energy and Environmental Research Corporation test facility and the University of California, Irvine test facility to conduct the project testing. the project will cause negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency determination.
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