Asia Pacific Research Initiative for Sustainable Energy Systems 2023 (APRISES23)
Abstract
Under a series of grants from the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Hawai#i Natural Energy Institute (HNEI) at the University of Hawai#i at M#noa (UH) has conducted research, development, testing, and evaluation across a range of alternative energy technologiesand has actively engaged in the development of technologies and methodologies supporting the design and implementation of reliable,resilient grid systems in locations of interest to DOD.The work proposed in APRISES23 continues select efforts from the previous awards but places greater emphasis on the efforts intended to support the design and implementation of reliable, resilient grid systems in locations throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The proposed work comprises four major tasks summarized briefly, as follows:Task1: #Program Management and Outreach# funds HNEI management of the in-house research and supports the monitoring of work conducted by external service providers and subcontractors. This task also serves to ensure that the various program activities remain relevant to ONR and to are aligned with HNEI#s Asia Pacific Regional Energy System Assessment program (ONR N00014-17-1-2923).Task 2: #Alternative Fuels# proposes to continue work in two areas: the development of methods to stabilize and homogenize solid waste and/or biosolids representative of waste streams relevant to the Navy, and in-depth evaluation of hydrogen as a transportation fuel.Task 3: #Resilient Energy Systems# comprises two subtasks focused on development and deployment of reliable and resilient energy systems. Under Subtask 3.1 HNEI proposes to continue development of enabling technology and methodologies focused on the integration of new technology and reliable control at the grid edge. Subtask 3.2 focuses on the development of methodologies and support to implement energy systems with improved reliability and resilience, in Hawai#i and at other locations throughout the Asia-Pacific region.Task 4: #Advanced Heat Exchanger Development# will continue research to develop cost effective production of advanced heat exchangers, utilizing the novel laser welding system developed by Makai Ocean Engineering. The major goals of the proposed FY23 effort are to develop new methods to improve the consistency of plate fabrication for the heat exchanger through real-time monitoring of the weld environment and to develop concepts for cost-effective housings and efficient processes to assemble the units.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Nov 08, 2024
- Source ID
- N000142412397
Entities
People
- Richard Rocheleau
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Hawaiʻi System