Technology
Research & Development

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Hydrocore has engaged in research and development that will finalize the design of the first facility as well as apply the process to several industrial waste streams.

Separately, Hydrocore has developed a relationship with the National Transportation Research Corporation (NTRC), a part of the prestigious Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The NTRC houses advanced transportation and energy technology programs for both the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee. Battelle Memorial Institute, Peterbilt, GM and numerous other research institutions, universities and government agencies invest nearly $300 million in state-of-the-art facilities and R&D programs. Coal gasification has been an important aspect of the effort and a joint proposal is being prepared in which the NTRC and Hydrocore will collaborate to create a unique hybrid process. Oak Ridge National Laboratory holds the patents to several coal gasification processes that complement and augment Hydrocore’s.
In addition to the above efforts, Dr. Wolfe continues his research on Hydrocore’s behalf and contracts in place with Dr. Wolfe allow Hydrocore to retain all intellectual property rights to research outcomes.