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Assessing Temperature Differences On A Sample Heated In A Tube Furnace Under Vacuum, Sam A. Muhamed
Assessing Temperature Differences On A Sample Heated In A Tube Furnace Under Vacuum, Sam A. Muhamed
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Heat treatment is a vital step in various disciplines of research and fabrication. As the level of detail to which materials are scrutinized increase, so does our understanding of their sensitivity to temperature. Many processes rely on precise temperature control so that the end products exhibit properties such as crystallinity, purity and material composition in the desired range. The presence of temperature variations during thermal treatment may vary the quality of the product. In this thesis, the possibility of creating temperature differences on a specimen undergoing thermal treatment in a horizontal tube furnace under vacuum is explored. In a furnace …
Applied Research Engages Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, Lynne Davenport-Hagen, Julie Weisenhorn, Mary Hockenberry Meyer
Applied Research Engages Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, Lynne Davenport-Hagen, Julie Weisenhorn, Mary Hockenberry Meyer
The Journal of Extension
Extension master gardener (EMG) volunteers can be a valuable resource for Extension professionals in applied research if they are given clear instructions and tools for success. We developed recruitment and training materials for EMGs that equipped them for planting, maintaining, and collecting data in four demonstration/research gardens to measure the benefits of biochar on plant growth. EMGs' evaluations showed 80% satisfaction with the quality of the project, the education they gained about biochar, the volunteer training experience, and the communication methods used. Volunteers reported that working in applied research was a fulfilling educational experience.
Mobile Pyrolysis For Hazardous Fuels Reduction And Biochar Production In Western Forests, Darren Mcavoy, Megan Dettenmaier, Mike Kuhns
Mobile Pyrolysis For Hazardous Fuels Reduction And Biochar Production In Western Forests, Darren Mcavoy, Megan Dettenmaier, Mike Kuhns
The Journal of Extension
Mobile pyrolysis is a novel approach to fuels reduction. In this article, we address the experiences of the Utah Biomass Resources Group in developing mobile pyrolysis technologies and generating the products derived from pyrolysis of woody biomass—biochar, bio-oil, and syngas. We describe development of a mobile pyrolysis platform for biomass conversion demonstration, its use in a series of demonstrations conducted in several western states, and the usefulness of the resulting products. Additionally, we discuss our outreach and communication efforts to date and speculate on the future of the technology.