This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Fossil Energy Research and Development (CFDA 81.089) program, totaling $3,692,531, aims to demonstrate the feasibility of integrating Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) with machine learning (ML) to provide real-time monitoring and control of feedstock characteristics for hydrogen-producing gasifiers. The prime awardee, Lehigh University, will lead the project to: 1) assemble a material inventory and sampling procedures, 2) design and build the LIBS system for static and dynamic conditions, 3) develop and validate ML algorithms for LIBS data processing, 4) install the LIBS+ML systems on entrained-flow and fluidized bed gasifiers, 5) integrate the LIBS+ML outputs into the gasifier control systems, and 6) perform a techno-economic analysis. Key sub-awards include the University of Utah to host pilot testing of the LIBS+ML system, and Energy Research Co. and SPG Consulting to provide specialized instrument development and technical consulting services, respectively. The project aims to advance technologies that can improve the efficiency and environmental performance of hydrogen production from biomass, waste plastics, and coal waste feedstocks.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $0 | 5/1/25 | ||
| Not listed | $3.0m | 12/18/24 |
Grant Number | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort ascending) |
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54515878004S | University Of Utah | Cooperative Agreement DEFE0032542 | $600.0k | 4/22/25 | |
54515878001S | Energy Research Co | Cooperative Agreement DEFE0032542 | $717.4k | 3/25/25 | |
54515878003S | SPG Consulting, LLC | Cooperative Agreement DEFE0032542 | $50.0k | 3/20/25 |