Programs in Alternative Vehicular Transportation Systems at MTU David R. Shonnard Department of Chemical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI Presentation to US-Brazil Teleconference June 18,
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Transcript Programs in Alternative Vehicular Transportation Systems at MTU David R. Shonnard Department of Chemical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI Presentation to US-Brazil Teleconference June 18,
Programs in Alternative Vehicular
Transportation Systems at MTU
David R. Shonnard
Department of Chemical Engineering,
Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI
49931
Presentation to US-Brazil Teleconference
June 18, 2007
How is Michigan Tech Addressing the
Sustainability Challenge?
Sustainable Futures Institute:
Established – January 2004
60 faculty/staff and 30
graduate scholars engaged in
research and education
MISSION Create and disseminate
new principles, processes, and
products that support / promote
sustainable development
Sustainable Futures Institute
www.sfi.mtu.edu
MTU Administration
SFI Directorate
SFI External Advisory Board
SFI Partners & Graduate Scholars
College of Engineering
College of Sciences & Arts
Civ & Env Matl Sci. BioMed
Geo & Min Electrical Engr Fund
Chemical Mechanical
Social Sci.
Computer Sci.
Biology Chemistry Physics
School of Business & Econ.
Center for Sci
& Env Outreach
Educational
Opportunity
Center
NSF
IGERT
School of Forest Resources
and Environmental Science
NSF
MUSES,
W2W
NSF REU
Site
NSF Major
Research
Infrastructure
SFI AFFILIATED CENTERS / INITIATIVES
www.sfi.mtu.edu
Bio-Fuels Research
Forest Resources
Bio-processing
Biotechnology/Genetic
engineering
Enzyme improvement
Forest policy and
management
Pilot plant operations
Metabolic engineering
Carbon cycling
Michigan Tech’s Expertise
Vehicle/Engines
Assessment/Decisions
Engine research
Technology evaluation
Engine tests w/emissions
Logistics and facilities
Hybrid vehicle design
Life-cycle,
environmental, and
policy assessments
Vehicle dynamometer
Bio-Fuels Research
Completed Projects:
Ongoing Projects:
NSF – Plant Genome Research Project
NSF – Biocomplexity - Materials Use: Science Engineering and Society (MUSES)
project on lignocellulosic-based ethanol production
MTU Research Excellence Program –Peptidomimetic research project
NSF – Major Research Instrumentation project on combustion vessel to be
integrated into MTU Alternative Fuels Combustion Laboratory
GM – Ethanol Flex-Fuel Engine Optimization
NSF – Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Program (IGERT)
project
NSF – Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) project
UOP LLC – Life Cycle Assessment Comparing Green Diesel to Biodiesel
MTU – Wood-to-Wheels Graduate Enterprise
NSF – Engineering Research Center (ERC) Wood-to-Wheels
GM – Forestry Biomass for Co-Production of Biofuels and Biopolymers Project
DCX – Multi-cylinder ethanol engine research program
Caterpillar – Evaluation of Low Greenhouse Gas Bio-Based Energy Technologies”
American Process, Inc. (API) – Co-production of pulp and ethanol from wood
Pending Projects:
NSF MUSES: Renewable Energy from Forest Resources:
An Investigation into the Viability of Large-Scale Production of
Sustainable Transportation Fuels from Lignicellulosic Biomass
School of Forestry (3), Chemical Engineering (1), Mechanical Engineering (1),
Environmental Engineering (1), Social Science (2)
$1.7 million, 2005-2010
Wood-to-Wheels (W2W) Concept
Research Thematic Areas
Sustainability
Assessments /
Decision-Making
Bio-Processing Research
Photo: Glacial Lakes Energy
CO2
Saturn Hybrid
Woody Biomass Resource Research
Vehicle Systems Research
W2W Cellulosic Ethanol Research Impacts:
Displacement of US Petroleum Consumption
Biobased Fuel with
Bioprocess + ICE Optimization
39%
Biobased Fuel
30%
1 Billion
Tons of
Biomass
Petroleum
70%
Engines &
Vehicles Optimization
Potential Bio Impact
8,000
2005
US Petroleum
Consumption
(Millions of Barrels)
Flex-Fuel
Hybrid
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
Total
Persian Gulf
Imports
Biomass
Bio+ICE Opt
Hydrogen Fuel Cells Research
Expertise
Polymers, Composite and Membrane materials
Heat transfer and fluid flow applied to fuel cells
Hydrogen internal combustion engine
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) fuel cells
Hybrid Powertrains
Activities
John Deere – MTU E-Gator team retrofitted a John Deere EGator with a hydrogen PEM fuel cell
Army Research Labs – the Keweenaw Research Center of
Michigan Tech has built a fuel cell powered unmanned ground
vehicle
MTU – Alternative Fuels Group (AFG) Enterprise
NSF Grant Opportunities for Liaison with Industry (GOALI)
project – recyclable polymer with multiple carbon fillers for
lightweight fuel cell bipolar plates.
MTU - Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2ICE) team
Questions?
Midwestern land cover (USFS North
Central Research Station image)