The concept of developing the technology that pushes the limits of methane combustion to the lowest possible concentrations is of great significance when attempting to mitigate the anthropogenic emissions from the coal, gas and mining industries. Although this work has particular relevance to the mitigation of methane from industrial sites it may also be of value when the methane trapped in the Arctic begins to release due to climate change. The methane trapped in the permafrost and the clathrates is a serious climate change situation with potential for a significant positive feedback loop capable of accelerating the temperature increase in the Arctic and consequently globally. The previous results from the LOWCARB initiative, the publications in the attached list and a
recent abstract provide the foundation for this proposal. This work involves computational fluid dynamics, large eddy simulation of flow and combustion dynamics, prototype design and field-testing. Recently the Canadian and international political will to mitigate methane has increased significantly, which should provide a basis for increased interest in this boundary pushing science.