84097301
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Description: This agreement provides funding under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to Drexel University for hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) innovative destruction.
The recipient will develop a portable and energy efficient HFCs destruction device by integrating liquid injection incinerator and nonthermal gliding arc plasma, which will provide refrigerant reclamation companies with an onsite treatment option to help reduce HFC emissions.
HFCs are man-made chemicals commonly used in refrigeration and air conditioning that have negative environmental impacts when released into the atmosphere.
The team of researchers will collaborate with industry stakeholders in the development of this technology and develop meaningful engagement activities with disadvantaged communities for environmental justice initiatives related to the impacts of HFCs on climate and health.
Activities: The activities include: procuring services for consultation on pilot-scale testing of technology in the field as well as a technology development liaison; creation of a project advisory board to help guide the development of the project; lab-scale development and testing of the technology; pilot-scale technology development and field testing; advancing technology development and technology transfer; and engaging with underserved communities to address concerns about environmental justice, including the development of educational materials.
Subrecipient: No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.
Outcomes: The anticipated deliverables include: the development of a project advisory committee; a competitive process to select contractors for technology development and field testing; quarterly and end of year reports; the design, construction, and testing of a demonstration technology to destroy HFCs in waste oils; analysis of final chemical products, including byproducts; increased knowledge of HFC destruction through innovative techniques; engagement with underserved communities on HFC destruction and any potential environmental justice concerns.
The expected outcomes include: safe and compliant testing of HFC destruction through the development of a project advisory board; increased knowledge on this type of destruction technology, including with industry stakeholders; technology transfer to other interested entities; the development of a portable treatment technology for waste refrigerant to reduce emissions and improve climate benefits through efficiently destroying HFCs; reduced toxic by-products by controlling and minimizing the formation of harmful by-products; validated HFC destruction technology by confirming the system's ability to destroy HFCs is environmentally effective; validated environmental benefits of the HFC destruction technology; increased community involvement in environmental decision-making; reduced environmental impact by heightened public awareness.
The intended beneficiaries include the public, who will benefit from improved air quality and reduced climate impacts associated with HFCs, and the destruction and reclamation industries, that benefit from improved technologies that are more efficient and innovative.
In addition, direct beneficiaries of this project include funding recipients in the greater Philadelphia area (PA, NJ) and additional sites that depend on the contractors selected through the competitive process.
The recipient will develop a portable and energy efficient HFCs destruction device by integrating liquid injection incinerator and nonthermal gliding arc plasma, which will provide refrigerant reclamation companies with an onsite treatment option to help reduce HFC emissions.
HFCs are man-made chemicals commonly used in refrigeration and air conditioning that have negative environmental impacts when released into the atmosphere.
The team of researchers will collaborate with industry stakeholders in the development of this technology and develop meaningful engagement activities with disadvantaged communities for environmental justice initiatives related to the impacts of HFCs on climate and health.
Activities: The activities include: procuring services for consultation on pilot-scale testing of technology in the field as well as a technology development liaison; creation of a project advisory board to help guide the development of the project; lab-scale development and testing of the technology; pilot-scale technology development and field testing; advancing technology development and technology transfer; and engaging with underserved communities to address concerns about environmental justice, including the development of educational materials.
Subrecipient: No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.
Outcomes: The anticipated deliverables include: the development of a project advisory committee; a competitive process to select contractors for technology development and field testing; quarterly and end of year reports; the design, construction, and testing of a demonstration technology to destroy HFCs in waste oils; analysis of final chemical products, including byproducts; increased knowledge of HFC destruction through innovative techniques; engagement with underserved communities on HFC destruction and any potential environmental justice concerns.
The expected outcomes include: safe and compliant testing of HFC destruction through the development of a project advisory board; increased knowledge on this type of destruction technology, including with industry stakeholders; technology transfer to other interested entities; the development of a portable treatment technology for waste refrigerant to reduce emissions and improve climate benefits through efficiently destroying HFCs; reduced toxic by-products by controlling and minimizing the formation of harmful by-products; validated HFC destruction technology by confirming the system's ability to destroy HFCs is environmentally effective; validated environmental benefits of the HFC destruction technology; increased community involvement in environmental decision-making; reduced environmental impact by heightened public awareness.
The intended beneficiaries include the public, who will benefit from improved air quality and reduced climate impacts associated with HFCs, and the destruction and reclamation industries, that benefit from improved technologies that are more efficient and innovative.
In addition, direct beneficiaries of this project include funding recipients in the greater Philadelphia area (PA, NJ) and additional sites that depend on the contractors selected through the competitive process.
Awardee
Funding Goals
4 - ENSURE CLEAN AND HEALTHY AIR FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 4.1 - IMPROVE AIR QUALITY AND REDUCE LOCALIZED POLLUTION AND HEALTH IMPACTS
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Camden,
New Jersey
08103
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Drexel University was awarded
HFC Destruction Technology Development for Climate Impact Reduction
Project Grant 84097301
worth $3,801,094
from the Office of Air and Radiation in October 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Camden New Jersey United States.
The grant
has a duration of 5 years and
was awarded through assistance program 66.047 Hydrofluorocarbon Reclaim and Innovative Destruction Grants.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity Hydrofluorocarbon Reclaim and Innovative Destruction Grants.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 10/15/24
Period of Performance
10/1/24
Start Date
9/30/29
End Date
Funding Split
$3.8M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$3.8M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
84097301
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Private Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
68HF00 OFC GRANTS & DEBARMENT(OGD) (GRANT)
Funding Office
68L000 OFC FOR AIR RAD (OAR) (FUNDING)
Awardee UEI
XF3XM9642N96
Awardee CAGE
1JDU4
Performance District
NJ-01
Senators
Robert Menendez
Cory Booker
Cory Booker
Modified: 10/15/24