The EERC, along with major corporate partner Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, Inc. (PWR), will commission a commercial-scale prototype feed pump system on Tuesday, April 10, in the EERC's Discovery Hall. This unique technology paves the way for high-efficiency, low-emission gasification of solid fuels, such as coal and biomass. A reception will be held beginning at 1 p.m., with a program, remarks, and commissioning beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Distinguished guests will include Governor Jack Dalrymple; U.S. Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND); U.S. Senator John Hoeven (R-ND); Congressman Rick Berg (R-ND); Charles McConnell, chief operating officer, Office of Fossil Energy, DOE; Anthony Cugini, director, DOE NETL; Michael Brown, Grand Forks mayor; and Jim Maser, president, PWR.