Update: A technical advisory committee consisting of industry and utility representatives was held on March 24, 2016. The recipient is analyzing and compiling the baseline data from the Doubletree Hotel; developing the baseline monitoring report; completing surveys from Doubletree Hotel on the operation of the baseline equipment; conducting lab testing of the old Vulcan fryers and analyzing data for additional foodservice appliances. Project Name: Demonstration of an Advanced Low NOx Ribbon Burner Combustion System for Industrial Bakeries - [PIR-14-017] Recipient/Contractor: Gas Technology Institute (GTI) Natural Gas Funding Plan: Project Term: Natural Gas Research 6/30/2015 to 3/29/2019 Program Area Initiative: Energy Efficiency Project Description: Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) emissions are highly dependent on high combustion temperature. One of the successful techniques for NOx mitigation in natural gas fired systems is to reduce the temperature in the combustion zone. This project will adjust the ribbon design to enhance the radiative component of the combustion and therefore reduce the process temperature. This approach has many benefits including: low emissions, a well-distributed flame, and increased efficiency. This approach is based on modification of primary air composition by recirculation of carbon dioxide and other combustion products from the exhaust stream. How the Project Leads to Technological Advancement or Breakthroughs to Overcome Barriers to Achieving the State’s Statutory Energy Goals: Successful development, demonstration and testing of this combustion technology will benefit industry by providing an advanced low NOx and fuel-efficient technology that would replace the conventional ribbon burner combustion systems and reduce natural gas use and cost and reduce pollutant emissions. This will help California industries meet the State's environmental and energy efficiency goals. Applicable Metrics: CPUC Metrics- 1h, 4a, 4c, 4e Costs: This project can reduce natural gas use and Environmental Benefits: Successful development of this combustion technology will reduce greenhouse gas and NOx emissions. Natural Gas Funds Encumbered: $950,000
Update: A technical advisory committee consisting of industry and utility representatives was held on March 24, 2016. The recipient is analyzing and compiling the baseline data from the Doubletree Hotel; developing the baseline monitoring report; completing surveys from Doubletree Hotel on the operation of the baseline equipment; conducting lab testing of the old Vulcan fryers and analyzing data for additional foodservice appliances. Project Name: Demonstration of an Advanced Low NOx Ribbon Burner Combustion System for Industrial Bakeries - [PIR-14-017] Recipient/Contractor: Gas Technology Institute (GTI) Natural Gas Funding Plan: Natural Gas Research Project Term: 6/30/2015 to 3/29/2019 Program Area Initiative: Energy Efficiency Project Description: Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) emissions are highly dependent on high combustion temperature. One of the successful techniques for NOx mitigation in natural gas fired systems is to reduce the temperature in the combustion zone. This project will adjust the ribbon design to enhance the radiative component of the combustion and therefore reduce the process temperature. This approach has many benefits including: low emissions, a well-distributed flame, and increased efficiency. This approach is based on modification of primary air composition by recirculation of carbon dioxide and other combustion products from the exhaust stream. How the Project Leads to Technological Advancement or Breakthroughs to Overcome Barriers to Achieving the State’s Statutory Energy Goals: Successful development, demonstration and testing of this combustion technology will benefit industry by providing an advanced low NOx and fuel-efficient technology that would replace the conventional ribbon burner combustion systems and reduce natural gas use and cost and reduce pollutant emissions. This will help California industries meet the State's environmental and energy efficiency goals. Applicable Metrics: CPUC Metrics- 1h, 4a, 4c, 4e Costs: This project can reduce natural gas use and Environmental Benefits: Successful development of this combustion technology will reduce greenhouse gas and NOx emissions. Natural Gas Funds Encumbered: $950,000