The development of magnesium-lithium alloys for structural applications final technical report

Magnesium-lithium alloy structures - thin wall tubing extrusion, metallic coating deposition, machinability, chemical milling, brazing, sheet formability, corrosion behavior and protectio

Deformation processing of titanium and its alloys

Deformation processing of titanium alloy

Proceedings of the natural gas research and development contractors review meeting

The purpose of this meeting was to present results of the research in the DOE-sponsored Natural Gas Program, and simultaneously to provide a forum for real-time technology transfer, to the active research community, to the interested public, and to the natural gas industry, who are the primary users of this technology. The current research focus is to expand the base of near-term and mid-term economic gas resources through research activities in Eastern Tight Gas, Western Tight Gas, Secondary Gas Recovery (increased recovery of gas from mature fields); to enhance utilization, particularly of remote gas resources through research in Natural Gas to Liquids Conversion; and to develop additional, long term, potential gas resources through research in Gas Hydrates and Deep Gas. With the increased national emphasis on the use of natural gas, this forum has been expanded to include summaries of DOE-sponsored research in energy-related programs and perspectives on the importance of gas to future world energy. Thirty-two papers and fourteen poster presentations were given in seven formal, and one informal, sessions: Three general sessions (4 papers); Western Tight Gas (6 papers); Eastern Tight Gas (8 papers); Conventional/Speculative Resources (8 papers); and Gas to Liquids (6 papers). Individual reports are processed separately on the data bases

PS447 Environmental Politics & Policy Zoom Presentations - Session #1

Over the spring quarter 2021, students from PS447 Environmental Politics and Policy have been researching a substantial environmental issue of their choice, defining a problem found within the issue, and devising and implementing an awareness campaign focused on a solution to the problem. During the Academic Excellence Showcase zoom presentation they will be presenting their environmental issue, creating awareness and proposing a solution for the audience. Students will present on a wide range of environmental themes such plastic waste, air pollution, deforestation and climate change

West Pearl Queen CO2 sequestration pilot test and modeling project 2006-2008.

The West Pearl Queen is a depleted oil reservoir that has produced approximately 250,000 bbl of oil since 1984. Production had slowed prior to CO{sub 2} injection, but no previous secondary or tertiary recovery methods had been applied. The initial project involved reservoir characterization and field response to injection of CO{sub 2}; the field experiment consisted of injection, soak, and venting. For fifty days (December 20, 2002, to February 11, 2003) 2090 tons of CO{sub 2} were injected into the Shattuck Sandstone Member of the Queen Formation at the West Pearl Queen site. This technical report highlights the test results of the numerous research participants and technical areas from 2006-2008. This work included determination of lateral extents of the permeability units using outcrop observations, core results, and well logs. Pre- and post-injection 3D seismic data were acquired. To aid in interpreting seismic data, we performed numerical simulations of the effects of CO{sub 2} replacement of brine where the reservoir model was based upon correlation lengths established by the permeability studies. These numerical simulations are not intended to replicate field data, but to provide insight of the effects of CO{sub 2}

On the Integration of Carbon Capture and Storage into the International Climate Regime

As GHG emissions did not decline as anticipated early of the 1990ties Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) recently gained more and more attention as a climate change mitigation option. However, CO2 suppressed in geological reservoirs is likely to lead to future releases of the CO2 stored. This „non-permanence“ must be considered if an environmentally sound policy is desired. Against this background, the present article analyses a potential integration of CCS in the international climate regime. It is based on existing rules and modalities regarding non-permanence of sequestration in the Land use, Land-use change and Forestry (LULUCF) sector. Interestingly, the experience from LULUCF has almost completely been neglected during the discussion on CCS. We argue that CCS can only be accounted for in a transparent and comprehensive way, if it is considered a „removal“ (or „sink“) activity. This is, however, incompatible with the current UNFCCC rules and definitions. Consequently, they would have to be changed. Accounting and problems of cross-border projects are discussed. They arise due to the potential geographical separation of capture and storage site. Furthermore, an economic analysis is conducted considering the consequences of non-permanent storage. We apply the tCER approach for LULUCF projects which has already been agreed upon during the international climate negotiations. It may thus form the basis for CCS, too. The study suggests that CCS is probably not as attractive as widely claimed

The Productivity Dilemma in Manufacturing

The crises facing U.S. industry today due to increasing costs of operation, low productivity, lack of modern equipment, lack of capital, and increasing foreign competition have been widely discussed. The availability of new technology to meet industry's needs, improve productivity, and reduce costs is known, but the technology transfer needed to impact our industrial productivity has not taken place. A key factor in accomplishing technology transfer and implementation is the availability of the 'right' information that will result in an intelligent and accurate business decision. Despite the vast proliferation of technological information that has been generated over the last 30 years, these data are frequently not in a readily accessible form to assist many segments of U.S. industry in determining the best route to improve their productivity. It is the intent of this paper to examine technical information development in the U.S., the forms in which it is available, the technology transfer dilemma, and methodology that would repackage existing technology into a form that will enhance its assimilation and use in our industrial plants

Breast cancer survivors\u27 decisions to participate in a physical activity group

Breast cancer survivors may experience a variety of challenges following breast cancer. Participating in physical activity and group activity has been shown to produce improvements in many of these challenges. There are a set of programs available to survivors that include physical activity in a group format. Survivors who participate in these physical activity groups tend to experience physical, psychological, and social benefits, which they attribute to their involvement in the program. Little is known as to why survivors are joining such groups. The purpose of this research was to qualitatively explore breast cancer survivors\u27 decisions to participate in a physical activity program following breast cancer and how they understand and interpret this process. Guided by interpretive description (Thorne, Reimer Kirkham, & MacDonald-Emes, 1997), semi structured interviews were conducted with 15 breast cancer survivors who were members of a regional dragon boating team. Resultant themes surrounded survivors\u27 attraction to a dragon boating team, impactful beliefs and values, and challenges of joining the team. Narrative accounts were developed for each participant and four profiles of decision making were created: searching for an activity like dragon boating , just dove in , breast cancer as an opportunity , and hesitant to join . The results have theoretical implications for better understanding the decision-making processes for group physical activity in this population, and practical applications for informing potential participants, overcoming challenges to participation and improving the group