Title:
Space-manufactured fuels for propulsion and energy storage
Agreement Number:
23FAMCGA55
Agreement Value:
$449,948.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 21, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The main objective of the project is to investigate metal-fuel combustion using a microgravity platform on board of the Falcon-20 parabolic aircraft, where the effects of particle settling, and natural convection are suppressed. Through this microgravity research, critical understanding on metal flame combustion can be achieved by investigating its propagation limit, and the understanding is improved with complementary ground-based research that examine additional parameters, such as burning velocity, flame temperature, and combustion products. In the present project, it is expected that new unique characteristics of metal combustion will be discovered through examining a wide range of fuel concentrations in at least two different particle size distributions. Metal-fuel combustion technologies are also essential in transition to a carbon-free society in Canada through using metal powders as sustainable carbon-free energy carriers.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research
and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future.
Location:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H3A 0C3
Reference Number:
003-2023-2024-Q4-00076
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
Amendment #1 : Proponent has requested to increase the grant amount by $50,000 to cover the National Research Council’s (NRC) fees for required Project flight hours due to a change in the NRC Flight Research Laboratory’s payment policy.
Amendment Date
Jul 29, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
McGill University
Program:
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Purpose:
This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.
The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.