Raytheon Technologies selected by the Department of Energy to test hydrogen and ammonia as clean power fuel sources

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Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) has been awarded two projects by the U.S. Department of Energy aimed at exploring hydrogen and ammonia as zero-carbon fuels for electricity generation. The first project will validate the use of hydrogen in Mitsubishi Power Aero's FT4000® gas turbine. The second project, in collaboration with the University of Connecticut, focuses on ammonia as a sustainable fuel for turbines, highlighting its advantages in storage and transportation. These initiatives reflect Raytheon's commitment to advancing sustainable energy technologies.

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• Selected for two significant projects by the U.S. Department of Energy, enhancing innovation in clean energy.
• Validating hydrogen as a fuel source for Mitsubishi's FT4000® gas turbine, contributing to aviation's net-zero emissions goals.
• Collaboration with the University of Connecticut to explore ammonia's potential as a zero-carbon fuel.

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EAST HARTFORD, Conn., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy for two research and development projects to test the use of hydrogen and ammonia as effective, zero-carbon options for electricity generation.

"These projects are the latest examples of how we're partnering with the Department of Energy to innovate the technologies that will power a cleaner, more sustainable future," said Andreas Roelofs, director of the Raytheon Technology Research Center, the company's central advanced research and development innovation hub in East Hartford, Connecticut.

Under the first project, Raytheon Technologies will validate the capacity to operate Mitsubishi Power Aero's FT4000® gas turbine unit using hydrogen and hydrogen blends as fuel sources. The FT4000® is a land-based variant of Pratt & Whitney's PW4000™ turbofan aircraft engine.

"Hydrogen has an important role to play in enabling the aviation industry's pathway to net zero emissions, and we are focused on developing technologies to maximize the potential opportunities that this zero-carbon fuel source provides," said Geoff Hunt, senior vice president for Engineering and Technology at Pratt & Whitney.

The hydrogen fuel test will complement other work occurring in another development project called the Hydrogen Steam Injected, Inter-Cooled Turbine Engine (HySIITE) project. HySIITE, also supported by the Energy Department, is a Pratt & Whitney-led effort to develop hydrogen-fueled propulsion technology applicable to single-aisle commercial aircraft.

Raytheon Technologies will work with the University of Connecticut School of Engineering on the second Energy Department project to focus on the use of ammonia – which is composed of mostly hydrogen – as a zero-carbon fuel for power-generating turbines. Using ammonia presents several advantages including a pre-existing production and transportation infrastructure that requires much less refrigeration in comparison to hydrogen, and the ability to easily store it as a liquid.  

About Raytheon Technologies 
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. With four industry-leading businesses ― Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense ― the company delivers solutions that push the boundaries in avionics, cybersecurity, directed energy, electric propulsion, hypersonics and quantum physics. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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FAQ

What projects has Raytheon Technologies been awarded by the Department of Energy?

Raytheon Technologies has been awarded two projects to test hydrogen and ammonia as clean power fuel sources.

What is the significance of the FT4000® gas turbine for Raytheon?

The FT4000® gas turbine will be tested for its capability to operate using hydrogen, contributing to sustainable energy solutions.

How is Raytheon collaborating with the University of Connecticut?

Raytheon is working with the University of Connecticut on a project that focuses on using ammonia as a zero-carbon fuel for power-generating turbines.

How does ammonia compare to hydrogen as a fuel source?

Ammonia offers advantages such as easier storage and transportation compared to hydrogen, making it a viable zero-carbon fuel option.

What are the potential applications of Raytheon's hydrogen technology?

The hydrogen technology is aimed at supporting the aviation industry's pathway to net-zero emissions and other clean energy applications.