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Programs in Alternative Vehicular Programs in Alternative Vehicular Transportation Systems at MTUTransportation Systems at MTU
David R. ShonnardDavid R. Shonnard Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering,
Michigan Technological University, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI 49931Houghton, MI 49931
Presentation to US-Brazil TeleconferencePresentation to US-Brazil TeleconferenceJune 18, 2007June 18, 2007
How is Michigan Tech Addressing the How is Michigan Tech Addressing the Sustainability Challenge?Sustainability Challenge?
Sustainable Futures Institute:Sustainable Futures Institute:Established – January 2004Established – January 2004
60 faculty/staff and 30 60 faculty/staff and 30 graduate scholars engaged in graduate scholars engaged in research and educationresearch and education
Sustainable Futures Institute
www.sfi.mtu.edu
MISSION Create and disseminate new principles, processes, and products that support / promote sustainable development
MISSION Create and disseminate new principles, processes, and products that support / promote sustainable development
Center for Sci & Env Outreach
SFI External Advisory Board
SFI AFFILIATED CENTERS / INITIATIVES
School of Forest Resources and Environmental ScienceSchool of Business & Econ.
College of Sciences & ArtsSocial Sci. Computer Sci.Biology Chemistry Physics
SFI Partners & Graduate Scholars
College of EngineeringCiv & Env Matl Sci. BioMedGeo & Min Electrical Engr FundChemical Mechanical
Educational Opportunity
Center
NSF REUSite
SFI DirectorateMTU Administration
NSFMUSES,
W2W
NSFIGERT
NSF Major Research
Infrastructure
www.sfi.mtu.edu
Bio-Fuels ResearchBio-Fuels Research
Forest ResourcesForest Resources
Biotechnology/Genetic Biotechnology/Genetic engineeringengineering
Forest policy and Forest policy and managementmanagement
Carbon cyclingCarbon cycling
Bio-processingBio-processing
Enzyme improvementEnzyme improvement
Pilot plant operationsPilot plant operations
Metabolic Metabolic engineeringengineering
Vehicle/EnginesVehicle/Engines
Engine researchEngine research
Engine tests Engine tests w/emissionsw/emissions
Hybrid vehicle designHybrid vehicle design
Vehicle dynamometerVehicle dynamometer
Michigan Tech’s Expertise
Assessment/Assessment/DecisionsDecisions
Technology evaluationTechnology evaluation
Logistics and facilitiesLogistics and facilities
Life-cycle, Life-cycle, environmental, and environmental, and policy assessmentspolicy assessments
Bio-Fuels ResearchBio-Fuels Research
Completed ProjectsCompleted Projects: : CaterpillarCaterpillar – Evaluation of Low Greenhouse Gas Bio-Based Energy – Evaluation of Low Greenhouse Gas Bio-Based Energy
Technologies”Technologies” American Process, Inc. (API)American Process, Inc. (API) – Co-production of pulp and ethanol from – Co-production of pulp and ethanol from
woodwood Ongoing ProjectsOngoing Projects: :
NSF NSF – Plant Genome Research Project– Plant Genome Research Project NSFNSF – Biocomplexity - Materials Use: Science Engineering and Society – Biocomplexity - Materials Use: Science Engineering and Society
(MUSES) project on lignocellulosic-based ethanol production(MUSES) project on lignocellulosic-based ethanol production MTU Research ExcellenceMTU Research Excellence ProgramProgram –Peptidomimetic research project –Peptidomimetic research project NSFNSF – Major Research Instrumentation project on combustion vessel to be – Major Research Instrumentation project on combustion vessel to be
integrated into MTU Alternative Fuels Combustion Laboratory integrated into MTU Alternative Fuels Combustion Laboratory GMGM – – Ethanol Flex-Fuel Engine Optimization Ethanol Flex-Fuel Engine Optimization NSFNSF – Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Program – Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Program
(IGERT) project(IGERT) project NSFNSF – Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) project – Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) project UOP LLCUOP LLC – – Life Cycle Assessment Comparing Green Diesel to BiodieselLife Cycle Assessment Comparing Green Diesel to Biodiesel
Pending ProjectsPending Projects: : MTU MTU – – Wood-to-Wheels Graduate EnterpriseWood-to-Wheels Graduate Enterprise NSFNSF – Engineering Research Center (ERC) Wood-to-Wheels – Engineering Research Center (ERC) Wood-to-Wheels GMGM – – Forestry Biomass for Co-Production of Biofuels and Biopolymers ProjectForestry Biomass for Co-Production of Biofuels and Biopolymers Project DCXDCX – Multi-cylinder ethanol engine research program – Multi-cylinder ethanol engine research program
$1.7 million, 2005-2010
NSF MUSES: NSF MUSES: Renewable Energy from Forest Resources: An Investigation into the Viability of Large-Scale Production of Sustainable Transportation Fuels from Lignicellulosic BiomassSchool of Forestry (3), Chemical Engineering (1), Mechanical Engineering (1), Environmental Engineering (1), Social Science (2)
Wood-to-Wheels (W2W) ConceptWood-to-Wheels (W2W) ConceptResearch Thematic AreasResearch Thematic Areas
Woody Biomass Resource Research
CO2
Bio-Processing ResearchPhoto: Glacial Lakes Energy
Vehicle Systems Research
Saturn Hybrid
SustainabilityAssessments /
Decision-Making
W2W Cellulosic Ethanol Research W2W Cellulosic Ethanol Research Impacts:Impacts:Displacement of US Petroleum ConsumptionDisplacement of US Petroleum Consumption
Biobased Fuel30%
Biobased Fuel withBioprocess + ICE Optimization
39%
Engines &Vehicles Optimization
1 BillionTons ofBiomass
Flex-FuelHybrid
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
2005
US Petroleum
Consumption
(Millions of Barrels)
Total Persian GulfImports
Biomass Bio+ICE Opt
Potential Bio Impact
Petroleum70%
Hydrogen Fuel Cells ResearchHydrogen Fuel Cells Research
ExpertiseExpertise Polymers, Composite and Membrane materialsPolymers, Composite and Membrane materials Heat transfer and fluid flow applied to fuel cellsHeat transfer and fluid flow applied to fuel cells Hydrogen internal combustion engineHydrogen internal combustion engine Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) fuel cellsPolymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) fuel cells Hybrid Powertrains Hybrid Powertrains
ActivitiesActivities John Deere – MTU E-Gator team retrofitted a John Deere John Deere – MTU E-Gator team retrofitted a John Deere
E-Gator with a hydrogen PEM fuel cell E-Gator with a hydrogen PEM fuel cell Army Research Labs – the Keweenaw Research Center Army Research Labs – the Keweenaw Research Center
of Michigan Tech has built a fuel cell powered of Michigan Tech has built a fuel cell powered unmanned ground vehicle unmanned ground vehicle
MTU – MTU – Alternative Fuels Group (AFG) EnterpriseAlternative Fuels Group (AFG) Enterprise NSF Grant Opportunities for Liaison with Industry NSF Grant Opportunities for Liaison with Industry
(GOALI) project – recyclable polymer with multiple (GOALI) project – recyclable polymer with multiple carbon fillers for lightweight fuel cell bipolar plates. carbon fillers for lightweight fuel cell bipolar plates.
MTU - Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2ICE) MTU - Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2ICE) team team
Questions?Questions?
Midwestern land cover (USFS North Central Research Station image)