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General Atomics To Develop Algae-Derived Jet Fuel
San Diego CA (SPX) Jan 26, 2009 San Diego-based General Atomics (GA) was awarded a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop scalable processes for the cost-effective large-scale production of algae triglyceride oil and an algae-derived JP-8 jet fuel surrogate. The contract has a total value of up to $43M if all phases of the development program are completed. GA will lead a team of university and industrial partners that will examine all aspects of the algae to JP-8 production process. From a technical perspective, algae oil can be produced and converted to JP-8. The goal of this 36 month program is to reduce the cost of doing so to a level that will offer DOD an affordable, reliable long term supply of JP-8. This will involve identifying key cost drivers and investigating multiple approaches to increasing productivity and reducing operating and/or capital costs. The program will address algae selection and growth; water, carbon dioxide and nutrient supply; algae harvesting; oil extraction; and conversion to JP-8 - all in the context of an overall JP-8 life-cycle cost model. The contract will conclude with a pre-pilot scale demonstration. Related Links the missing link Bio Fuel Technology and Application News
Microbes Fuel Energy Debate
Drew NJ (SPX) Jan 26, 2009"The future of biofuels looks very bright...the best is yet to come", says an American scientist. Microbes may well be the answer to our global energy crisis. By fermenting biomass to produce biofuels, they offer a possible climate-friendly solution to the anticipated shortfall in fossil fuel supply. |
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