SBIR Phase I: Development Of Glycerin/Biodiesel Blended Marine Fuels

Information

  • NSF Award
  • 1046784
Owner
  • Award Id
    1046784
  • Award Effective Date
    1/1/2011 - 14 years ago
  • Award Expiration Date
    12/31/2011 - 13 years ago
  • Award Amount
    $ 179,925.00
  • Award Instrument
    Standard Grant

SBIR Phase I: Development Of Glycerin/Biodiesel Blended Marine Fuels

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project will develop ?BunkerGreen?, a drop-in replacement fuel blend for use in medium and low speed marine diesel engines.~ The pending 200-mile EPA Emissions Control Area off U.S./Canada coastlines will require vessels transiting or operating within the area to burn fuels producing less than equivalent 0.1% sulfur fuel emissions. Presently, a potentially hazardous fuel switch from heavy fuel oil to less engine compatible low sulfur diesel fuel is required to achieve EPA requirements.~ ?BunkerGreen? will address fuel switching concerns by enhancing safe operation at sea through increased engine compatibility of low sulfur diesel fuel, using a proprietary blend formulation.<br/><br/>The broader/commercial impacts of this research will allow vessels to meet the new U.S./Canada emissions requirements without the dangers of switching to a less engine-compatible low sulfur fuel, and to do so with minimal upgrade costs as compared to stack-scrubbing or other mechanical solutions.~ This initially represents approximately 575 million gallons annually. Other potential markets include current bunker fuel users in heavy transportation, commercial power, and manufacturing market sectors, with an estimated volume of 4.5 billion gallons used annually. These represent a combined market value of nearly $87.5 billion according to the Energy Information Administration.

  • Program Officer
    Gregory T. Baxter
  • Min Amd Letter Date
    12/8/2010 - 14 years ago
  • Max Amd Letter Date
    5/25/2011 - 13 years ago
  • ARRA Amount

Institutions

  • Name
    SeaChange Group LLC
  • City
    Cape Elizabeth
  • State
    ME
  • Country
    United States
  • Address
    28 Stone Drive
  • Postal Code
    041075005
  • Phone Number
    2077994600

Investigators

  • First Name
    Scott
  • Last Name
    Eaton
  • Email Address
    eatonsj@gmail.com
  • Start Date
    12/8/2010 12:00:00 AM