42 USC 13472 - High efficiency heat engines

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 13472.

High efficiency heat engines

(a)

Program direction

The Secretary shall conduct a 5-year program, in accordance with sections 13541 and 13542 of this title, to improve the efficiency of heat engines. Such program shall—

(1)

include field demonstrations of sufficient scale and number so as to demonstrate technical and economic feasibility;

(2)

incorporate materials that increase engine efficiency; and

(3)

cover advanced engine designs for electric and industrial power generation for a range of small-, mid-, and large-scale applications, including—

(A)

mechanically recuperated gas turbines;

(B)

intercooled gas turbines with steam injection or recuperation;

(C)

gas turbines utilizing reformed fuels or hydrogen; and

(D)

high efficiency, simple cycle gas turbines.

(b)

Program goal

(c)

Program plan

(d)

Proposals

(e)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 102–486, title XXI, § 2112, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3072.)

cite as: 42 USC 13472