Flexible Natural Gas/Hydrogen Combined Heat and Power System

This project comprises two major development components. First, a spark-ignited natural gas engine system design will be optimized to enable flex-fuel operation on natural gas, hydrogen, or mixtures thereof while maximizing performance and response and minimizing emissions. Second, power electronics and controls will be developed to enable Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system integration into and coordination with the district energy system power microgrid. The system will be scalable to multiple applications that will offer grid needed flexibility, quick start-up, precise load following, and high efficiency across the load range.