Electric Jet, LLC/Virginia Tech Hydrogen Research and Education Accomplishments
Assembled an engineering team for hydrogen gas turbine research:
- Supported faculty, research engineer, research technician, and five graduate research assistant positions
- Graduated four thesis masters students
Developed Hydrogen Combustion Technology:
- Developed hydrogen combustion expertise
- Designed and demonstrated Hydrogen-Fueled Gas Turbine
- Designed and tested three low NOx premix nozzles (patents pending)
- Fully characterized the premixers in the CSDL facility
- Installed hydrogen storage and fuel supply system at the airport gas turbine lab
- Constructed a unique test rig including a H2 gas turbine
- Developed a digital engine and fuel system controller
- Designed and tested a new hydrogen combustor geometry
- Demonstrated our technology through successful engine operation with no CO2 and <1 ppm NOx

