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Fluid-Rock And Fluid-Steel Interaction In Geothermal Energy Development In The Appalachain Basin, Samuel H. Bowman
Fluid-Rock And Fluid-Steel Interaction In Geothermal Energy Development In The Appalachain Basin, Samuel H. Bowman
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports
The ever-increasing demand for clean energy requires creative solutions. In the United States, unconventional energy sources such as geothermal are conventionally limited to the western half of the country. The Appalachian Basin in the Eastern United States is one such possible creative solution, although the comparatively low temperature gradient presents a significant challenge to delivering economically feasible geothermal energy. An emerging technology is enhanced geothermal systems, these are engineered reservoirs where a working fluid (typically water) is cycled between the subsurface energy source and the energy collection facility at the surface. The liquid water interacts with the geothermal reservoir rock …
Galvanic Corrosion Of Carbon Steel Coupled To Copper In Used Nuclear Fuel Containers, Lindsay J. Braithwaite
Galvanic Corrosion Of Carbon Steel Coupled To Copper In Used Nuclear Fuel Containers, Lindsay J. Braithwaite
Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository
Deep geological containment of used nuclear fuel will rely on multiple engineered and natural barriers, two of which are the copper-coated used fuel containers and the compacted bentonite clay buffer boxes in which the containers will rest. This work focused on possible galvanic interactions between the copper coating and the steel substrate of the container, which may occur at a hypothetical through-coating defect. In the presence of various amounts of chloride, bentonite, and oxygen, corrosion of the copper/carbon steel couple was studied using electrochemical tests complemented by surface characterization and 3D X-ray imaging. We investigated the effects of copper-to-steel area …
Electrochemical Investigation Into The External Failure Modes Of Oil And Gas Pipelines, Maxwell Goldman
Electrochemical Investigation Into The External Failure Modes Of Oil And Gas Pipelines, Maxwell Goldman
Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository
Carbon steel is the material of choice for transmission pipelines for the oil and gas industry across the globe due to its mechanical properties, and low cost. Carbon steel is only resistffxidant, and the types of anions present in the exposure environment. Transmission pipelines are coated with non-conductive polymeric coatings and can be protected by cathodic protection in order to mitigate exterior corrosion. The primary goals of this thesis were to determine the role of anions, cathodic charging with hydrogen, and steel microstructure on different failure modes of carbon steel.
The corrosion mechanism of carbon steel in the presence of …
Machine Learning Based Ultra High Carbon Steel Image Segmentation, Sumith Kuttiyil Suresh
Machine Learning Based Ultra High Carbon Steel Image Segmentation, Sumith Kuttiyil Suresh
Theses and Dissertations
Mechanical and structural properties of ultra-high carbon steel are determined by their microstructures composed of constituents such as pearlite and spheroidites. Locating micro constituents and quantitatively measuring its presence is key for material researchers to study the physical properties of the carbon steel materials. This micrograph analysis is currently done manually and subjectively by material scientists, which is tedious and time-consuming. Here we propose to apply the image segmentation algorithm called U-Net to achieve automated labeling of steel microstructures on a subset of ultra- high carbon steel image dataset containing pearlite and spheroidite as the primary micro constituents. Our work …
Galvanically Induced/Accelerated Crevice Corrosion, Zachary R. Roland
Galvanically Induced/Accelerated Crevice Corrosion, Zachary R. Roland
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
In this thesis, a one dimensional model is developed to investigate the initial stages of corrosion in a fastener assembly consisting of a stainless steel fastener and aluminum 7075 as the plate. Differential equations are formulated and solved to determine the profiles for the potential, the oxygen concentration, and the aluminum ion concentration in the crevice, and also the potential in the bulk electrolyte. This fastener system exhibits galvanic corrosion, pitting corrosion, and crevice corrosion. It is found that the potential decreases monotonically down the length of the crevice, the oxygen concentration decreases exponentially down the length of the crevice, …
Encapsulation Of High Temperature Phase Change Materials For Thermal Energy Storage, Rupa Nath
Encapsulation Of High Temperature Phase Change Materials For Thermal Energy Storage, Rupa Nath
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Thermal energy storage is a major contributor to bridge the gap between energy demand (consumption) and energy production (supply) by concentrating solar power. The utilization of high latent heat storage capability of phase change materials is one of the keys to an efficient way to store thermal energy. However, some of the limitations of the existing technology are the high volumetric expansion and low thermal conductivity of phase change materials (PCMs), low energy density, low operation temperatures and high cost. The present work deals with encapsulated PCM system, which operates at temperatures above 500°C and takes advantage of the heat …
Characterization Of Iron Oxides And Atmospheric Corrosion Of Steel, Sei Jin Oh
Characterization Of Iron Oxides And Atmospheric Corrosion Of Steel, Sei Jin Oh
Physics Theses & Dissertations
The study of corrosion behavior was performed using three different analytical techniques, which provided information on the formation, development and layering of iron oxides on the corrosion products as a function of atmospheric conditions, exposure time and type of steel. In particular, the protective layer formed on weathering steel was investigated as a function of different amounts of alloying elements in the steel, atmospheric conditions and exposure times. Combined together, the results provided a better understanding of the atmospheric corrosion behavior of steel, and formed a part of database of the atmospheric corrosion characteristics.
Accurate characterization of the iron oxides …
Investigation Of Inclusions In Armco Ingot Iron, Edwin J. Duncan
Investigation Of Inclusions In Armco Ingot Iron, Edwin J. Duncan
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
Various chemical and electrolytic separation methods were investigated in an attempt to separate the inclusions in Armco ingot iron. Residues obtained were X-rayed for identification purposes. The microstructures of this iron were studied with the object of determining the relative sizes, locations, and possible compositions of the inclusions.
Studies Of Tempering Behavior Of Steel X-9165 Of N-A-X 9100 Series, James A. Ndulue
Studies Of Tempering Behavior Of Steel X-9165 Of N-A-X 9100 Series, James A. Ndulue
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
One of the reasons why steel is the most versatile of all the metals available for engineering applications is because of the wide range of properties that can be obtained from it by proper heat treatment.
Electroplating Of Chromium, Nickel And Copper Upon Titanium, Stanley O. Fong
Electroplating Of Chromium, Nickel And Copper Upon Titanium, Stanley O. Fong
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
Recently, there has been a great amount of research work done on the metal titanium. Since it is a light weight metal, with unusual strength and good resistance to corrosion, it may be a possible substitute for aluminum and magnesium alloys, or steel.
The Influence Of Copper Upon The Age Hardening Properties Of Steel, Andre Rey
The Influence Of Copper Upon The Age Hardening Properties Of Steel, Andre Rey
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The virtues of alloy steels have been widely publicized in both technical literature and everyday advertising. Nearly everyone possessing a slight knowledge of metallurgy knows the beneficial effects of chromium in the manufacture of stainless steels, or the importance of nickel, molybdenum, vanadium, and other common elements used to alloy steels.
Benefication Of A Tungsten Ore, James Alexander Shaffer Jr.
Benefication Of A Tungsten Ore, James Alexander Shaffer Jr.
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
Tungsten is a metal of high strategic value in the defense effort. It is used chiefly to improve creep strength in steels, although a significant percentage enters into the manufacture of cemented carbide tool bits. Therefore, in this age of mechanized warfare, quality and quantity of defense production depend greatly on tungsten.
The Electrolytic Polishing Of Steel In Solutions Of Sulphuric And Phosphoric Acids, Joseph W. Tripp
The Electrolytic Polishing Of Steel In Solutions Of Sulphuric And Phosphoric Acids, Joseph W. Tripp
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The process of cleaning and pickling the surfaces of steel objects by electrolytic methods has been known and applied since about 1920; the fact that under certain conditions these surfaces acquired a brilliant luster was noted as early as 1928.
An Isothermal Study Of An S.A.E. 6150 Steel, Tom Liss, C. Arentzen
An Isothermal Study Of An S.A.E. 6150 Steel, Tom Liss, C. Arentzen
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The purpose of this thesis is to set forth the method followed, the laboratory procedure practiced, the results obtained, the conclusions drawn, and the recommendations proposed as a consequence of a metallographic study of the isothermal transformation of an S.A.E. 6150 steel.
An Investigation Of Silicon Impregnation Of Low-Carbon Steels, Thomas E. Groce
An Investigation Of Silicon Impregnation Of Low-Carbon Steels, Thomas E. Groce
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
A problem of metallurgy during the last part of the Nineteenth and the early Twentieth Century, and one that stood very near the front, was investigations of methods to produce a non-corrosive surface on iron and steel without affecting the physical properties of these base metals.
Aluminum - Bronze Compacts And Their Possible Use As A Bearing Material, Donald J. Mcmaster
Aluminum - Bronze Compacts And Their Possible Use As A Bearing Material, Donald J. Mcmaster
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
In the modern aspect of powder metallurgy, the first use of a sintering process was in making filaments for incandescent electric lamps.In the short while from the day of Edison to the present, the science of working with metal powders has advanced by leaps and bounds.
Leaching Of Low Grade Rhodochrosite, E. D. King
Leaching Of Low Grade Rhodochrosite, E. D. King
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
Although there are many uses for manganese today, none of them approaches its importance as a deoxidizing agent in the manufacture of steels. Without manganese the steelmaking industry would be very seriously handicapped. The metallurgy of manganese has been developed around the high-grade ores, and unfortunately, our reserves of high-grade ores are very limited.
An Investigation Of A Particular Weldment Failure, Byron Clow
An Investigation Of A Particular Weldment Failure, Byron Clow
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
Two sets of weld-test coupons, supposedly made under identical conditions, were submitted to this institution last year for approval and certification under the A.S.M.E. Welder's Qualification Code. The first set of coupons was unsatisfactory. The second set, made by the same operators one month later, was satisfactory.
The Corrosion Resistance Of Iron-Tin Compacts As Produced By Powder Metallurgy, Robert W. Gambill
The Corrosion Resistance Of Iron-Tin Compacts As Produced By Powder Metallurgy, Robert W. Gambill
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The art of Powder Metallurgy deals with the preparation of metal powders and their utilization. As a more pertinent definition, the following has been suggested: "Powder Metallurgy is the art of producing metal powders and shaped objects from individual, mixed, or alloyed metal powders, with or without the inclusion of non-metallic constituents".
Electro-Deposition Of Iron From A Chloride Bath, Charles W. Noon
Electro-Deposition Of Iron From A Chloride Bath, Charles W. Noon
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
Iron was electro-deposited from a ferrous chloride bath. Studies were made of deposits formed when current density was varied, and finally when both current density and temperature were changed. An attempt was made to lay the ground work for a long range study of the chloride bath, and to determine the most simple conditions possible for obtaining a smooth, even, and thick deposit.
Age Hardening Of Copper Antimony Alloys, William R. Stern
Age Hardening Of Copper Antimony Alloys, William R. Stern
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
A large number of alloys of varying percentages of copper and antimony were prepared. These alloys were treated in various ways which might be expected to produce age hardening. The effect of cold working was studied in the range where the alloys were malleable.
The Effect Of Boron On The Hardenability Of Steel, William J. Foy
The Effect Of Boron On The Hardenability Of Steel, William J. Foy
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
Many attempts have been made to improve iron and steel and their alloys by the addition of boron. The results obtained were not encouraging for the reason that the amount of boron used, generally from 0.2 to 2.0 per cent is altogether too high. This percentage of boron renders the product hard and brittle and of late the experiments with boron in this connection have been practically abandoned.
Electrolytic Deposition Of Iron, Irving M. Kenoffel
Electrolytic Deposition Of Iron, Irving M. Kenoffel
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
In this thesis the purpose was to obtain a good iron deposit from a relatively simple bath. The deposit was to be of good nature and low in Carbon content. Also included is a summary of the uses to which electrolytic iron can be put as well as a summary of work done by other researchers in depositing iron electrolytically.
The Determination Of Aluminum In The Presence Of Manganese And Iron By The Use Of A Mercury Cathode, William R. Opie
The Determination Of Aluminum In The Presence Of Manganese And Iron By The Use Of A Mercury Cathode, William R. Opie
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
Since 1880, when Wolcott Gibbs made the suggestion that mercury could be used as a cathode in gravimetric electroanalysis, many articles have appeared in literature either criticizing the method or citing successful results which have been obtained by it.
The Electrowinning Of Manganese From Rhodochrosite, Lloyd L. Thompson
The Electrowinning Of Manganese From Rhodochrosite, Lloyd L. Thompson
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
Manganese is commonly known to be a metal of great strategic importance. It is essential in the production of all steels, first as a scavenger to remove oxygen and sulfur, and second as an alloying element in wear-resistant steels.
The Extraction Of Chromate Salts From Montana Chromite, Server Tasdemiroglu
The Extraction Of Chromate Salts From Montana Chromite, Server Tasdemiroglu
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
In this thesis I have tried to determine the suitable temperature, time and the amount of soda ash and lime needed for the calcining process. The leaching and purification tests were studied experimentally. The earlier process for making chromate from chromite was not the same as is used today. Therefore I have found it useful to put into this thesis the newest method for making chromate salts and their important uses.
The Testing And Concentration Of A Tungsten Ore, Turdat S. Simone
The Testing And Concentration Of A Tungsten Ore, Turdat S. Simone
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
At the present time the principal uses for tungsten lie in the manufacture of ferro-alloys and tungsten steels. Due to it’s hardening and strengthening characteristics it holds an important position among steel hardening metals. The great rush for it’s production during the World War years clearly points to it’s importance in the manufacture of armament.
A Rapid Determination Of Small Amounts Of Lead In Zinc, George T. Hanson
A Rapid Determination Of Small Amounts Of Lead In Zinc, George T. Hanson
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
This investigation, carried on in the metallurgical laboratories at the Montana School of Mines, was undertaken with the desire to work out a rapid method for the estimation, or the determination, of the amount of lead in zinc.
The Electroplating Of Cadmium From Sulfate Solutions, Lewis S. Prater
The Electroplating Of Cadmium From Sulfate Solutions, Lewis S. Prater
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
It has been proven that cadmium forms a very satisfactory plate on steel, which has to withstand severe corrosion, especially the corrosion of sea water and spray. The metal is now successfully plated electrolytically from cyanide solutions, but wherever work is carried on with cyanide, there is great danger of poisoning to the workers.