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Full-Text Articles in Oil, Gas, and Energy
Analysis On The Deployment Of Mining Research Supported By The Grant Program Of Deep Resources Exploration And Mining, Fan Jun, Zhang Jialin, Qin Yuan, Wang Hao, Gao Yanan, Pei Yongzhi
Analysis On The Deployment Of Mining Research Supported By The Grant Program Of Deep Resources Exploration And Mining, Fan Jun, Zhang Jialin, Qin Yuan, Wang Hao, Gao Yanan, Pei Yongzhi
Coal Geology & Exploration
The Deep Resources Exploration and Mining(DREAM) grant program, within the framework of The National Key Research and Development Program grants, is a pillar to implement China’s science and technology strategy in the area of deep resources exploitation. To tackle the insufficient of theories and technologies for the 1000-meter-deep mining, a section of mining, covering the research of basic theories, general technologies and application demonstration, was arranged in the layout of DREAM under the principle of "whole chain design, integrated implementation". In the aspect of basic research, DREAM mainly focused on the deep rock mechanics and mining theory, such as the …
Distribution And Enrichment Of Pollutants From Underground Gasification Of Bituminous Coal In Huating Mining Area, Zhu Lihui, Feng Beizhan, Hu Yongxing, Wang Mingzhong
Distribution And Enrichment Of Pollutants From Underground Gasification Of Bituminous Coal In Huating Mining Area, Zhu Lihui, Feng Beizhan, Hu Yongxing, Wang Mingzhong
Coal Geology & Exploration
In order to study the enrichment and distribution of pollutants from the underground gasification of bituminous coal in Huating Mining Area, and to evaluate the environmental factors of the underground gasification of bituminous coal, with an underground gasification simulation experimental platform system, this paper studies the enrichment of heavy metal pollutants in tar and gasification residues during gasification process by means of different oxygen-rich-water gasification experiments and pyrolysis experiments of coal samples in different sizes. The results show that the pyrolytic tar of bituminous coal tends to increase as its size increases, and the yield increases first and then decreases. …
Occurrence Characteristics And Resource Potential Evaluation Of Tar-Rich Coal For No.5-2Coal Seam In Shenfu Mining Area, Li Huabing, Yao Zheng, Li Ning, Gao Jun, Xie Qing, Wang Qiang
Occurrence Characteristics And Resource Potential Evaluation Of Tar-Rich Coal For No.5-2Coal Seam In Shenfu Mining Area, Li Huabing, Yao Zheng, Li Ning, Gao Jun, Xie Qing, Wang Qiang
Coal Geology & Exploration
With the promotion of clean and efficient utilization of coal and the demand for high-quality development in the middle section of the Yellow River, the transformation and upgrading of coal industry is imperative in Yulin, and the exploitation of tar-rich coal one of the important directions. By organizing and making use of mass drill data, and in combination with the minefield underground spot sampling and regional geology, tar-yield characteristics and tar-rich coal occurrence features of tar-rich coal in No.5-2 coal seam in Shenfu Mining Area are analyzed in detail. Based on analytic hierarchy process, this paper takes resource allocation, …
Experimental Study On Multi-Scale Pore Structure Characteristics Of Tar-Rich Coal In Yushenfu Mining Area, Shen Yanjun, Wang Xu, Zhao Chunhu, Wang Shengquan, Guo Chen, Shi Qingmin, Ma Wen
Experimental Study On Multi-Scale Pore Structure Characteristics Of Tar-Rich Coal In Yushenfu Mining Area, Shen Yanjun, Wang Xu, Zhao Chunhu, Wang Shengquan, Guo Chen, Shi Qingmin, Ma Wen
Coal Geology & Exploration
Extracting oil and refining gas from oil-rich coal is an important measure to make up for the shortage of oil and gas supply in China. The research on pore development characteristics and permeability of tar-rich coal will help to better develop and utilize tar-rich coal. Taking the tar-rich coal in Yushenfu mining area as the research object, this paper studies the multi-scale pore structure and the whole segment pore characterization of tar-rich coal by such methods as low-temperature liquid nitrogen adsorption, mercury intrusion porosimetry, nuclear magnetic resonance and gas permeability measurement method. Based on the test results of multi-scale pore …
Effect Of Load On Adsorption Characteristics Of Remolded Coal, Dai Juhua, Wang Zhaofeng, Li Xuechen, Li Yanfei, Yue Jiwei
Effect Of Load On Adsorption Characteristics Of Remolded Coal, Dai Juhua, Wang Zhaofeng, Li Xuechen, Li Yanfei, Yue Jiwei
Coal Geology & Exploration
In view of the difficulty in preparing the coal with broken soft structure intact, it needs to be processed into remolded coal. In order to study the influence of suppression loads on the physical characteristics of coal, the micro-pore structure and adsorption characteristics of remolded coal under different molding loads were discussed based on the pore test experiment of low temperature liquid nitrogen and the methane adsorption experiment of high pressure capacity method. The results show that: The pore volume of micropores and pores decreases slightly with the increase of molding load, the specific surface area increases slightly with the …
Research On Wireline Sealed Coring Equipment And Technology For Coalbed Methane Content Determination, Long Weicheng, Sun Siqing
Research On Wireline Sealed Coring Equipment And Technology For Coalbed Methane Content Determination, Long Weicheng, Sun Siqing
Coal Geology & Exploration
Coalbed methane content is an important technical parameter for the development and utilization of coalbed methane resources and the prevention and control of mine gas. In order to solve the problem of deviation of coalbed methane content measurement results caused by inaccurate estimation of coal core loss gas volume in the process of surface well coalbed methane content determination, the wireline sealing coring device for surface well coal seam is developed, and the wireline sealing coring technology for surface well coal seam is proposed. The upper end of the coal seam wireline sealing coring device is designed with wireline fishing …
Surface Subsidence Control Technology Of Multi-Bed Separation Grouting, Ma Hewen
Surface Subsidence Control Technology Of Multi-Bed Separation Grouting, Ma Hewen
Coal Geology & Exploration
In order to enhance the injection ratio to meet the surface subsidence controlling requirements without obvious thick-and-hard strata in overburden for generating large-scale bed separation, the multi-bed separation grouting method is proposed in this paper. The scale model test is used to study the spatiotemporal evolution of overburden due to multi-bed separation grouting. The field measurements is proven that multi-bed separation grouting can successfully mitigate overburden failure and subsidence by increasing the boreholes number, and multi-bed separation grouting has successfully applied in Huaibei mining area. Filling masses with different diffusion radii are commonly formed in the different bed separation, which …
Mining Subsidence Analysis Of Gently Inclined Coal Seams Based On Flac3d And Dem Data, Gan Zhihui, Shang Hui, Du Rongjun, Zhan Huizhu
Mining Subsidence Analysis Of Gently Inclined Coal Seams Based On Flac3d And Dem Data, Gan Zhihui, Shang Hui, Du Rongjun, Zhan Huizhu
Coal Geology & Exploration
Shizuishan Mining Area in Ningxia Province is located in the western Yellow River. The subsidence of the mined-out area causes frequent surface ecological and environmental problems. The analysis of coal mining subsidence will play a positive role in environmental remediation the Yellow River Basin. Taking Shizuishan Coal Mine as an object to study the evolution characteristics of surrounding rock stress and displacement field of gently inclined coal seam, a three-dimensional numerical model of the gently inclined coal seam based on the numerical simulation software FLAC3D was established. The variation of stress, plastic zone, and displacement in the surrounding rocks …
Model Tests On The Red Clay Foundation Reinforced By The Natural Coir Fiber, Li Liangyong, Ma Weidi, Xie Peng, Cao Qian, Huang Ruilong
Model Tests On The Red Clay Foundation Reinforced By The Natural Coir Fiber, Li Liangyong, Ma Weidi, Xie Peng, Cao Qian, Huang Ruilong
Coal Geology & Exploration
Due to the advantages of low cost, good seismic performance, simple construction, etc., reinforcement method has become a common method of foundation improvement. However, the geosynthetic used in the reinforcement method is not natural and environmentally friendly. To solve this problem, the natural coir fiber is used to reinforce the red clay foundation in this paper. The effect of the coir fiber reinforcement depth on the deformation and bearing capacity of the red clay foundation is studied through load tests. The distribution law of the earth pressure along depth is analyzed. The results show that the load bearing ratio increases …
Variation Law And Influencing Mechanism Of Surface Movement Parameters In Shendong Mining Area, Zhou Tingting, Su Lijuan, Liu Hui, Zhu Xiaojun
Variation Law And Influencing Mechanism Of Surface Movement Parameters In Shendong Mining Area, Zhou Tingting, Su Lijuan, Liu Hui, Zhu Xiaojun
Coal Geology & Exploration
The mining areas in western China generally have the characteristics of large reserves, shallow depth and simple overlying rock structure, and mining activities in such areas have a significant impact on the surface. In order to study the variation law of surface deformation and rock movement parameters in Shendong Mining Area, the dynamic deformation of the surface was studied based on the measured data of working face 22201 of Daliuta Coal Mine. Then the relationship between surface movement parameters and geological mining conditions were obtained from the measured data of 18 working faces in Shendong Mining Area, and the influence …
Borehole-Roadway Seismic-While-Mining Tomography Using Correlation Time Difference, Wang Yunhong, Wang Baoli, Cheng Jianyuan, Cui Weixiong, Jin Dan
Borehole-Roadway Seismic-While-Mining Tomography Using Correlation Time Difference, Wang Yunhong, Wang Baoli, Cheng Jianyuan, Cui Weixiong, Jin Dan
Coal Geology & Exploration
Using shearer as a source, seismic-while-mining(SWM) technology has realized dynamic, accurate and green intelligent detection in fully mechanized mining faces, and can be used to detect static geological anomaly and dynamic mining geological disasters within the work face. Conventional SWM observation system has the defect of blind area. To solve this problem, a new observation system with detectors installed in both roadway and within boreholes are proposed, which effectively improved the imaging range. Based on seismic interferometry principle, using frequency domain correlation algorithm, this paper turns the SWM signal to explosive source signal, and computes the equivalent shot sets. In …
The Development Of A Single-Component Non-Cable Seismograph In Underground Coal Mines, Li Yuan
The Development Of A Single-Component Non-Cable Seismograph In Underground Coal Mines, Li Yuan
Coal Geology & Exploration
In-seam wave seismic exploration, featured in wide detection range and high accuracy, plays an increasingly important role in the refined exploration of coal geological structures. However, most seismic exploration equipment is bulky, with a large number of cables are laid in construction, leading to low efficiency and high construction cost. This seriously restricts the development of high-precision in-seam wave seismic exploration technology in underground coal mines. Based on the design concept of nodal seismograph, the moving coil geophone is integrated into a complete cavity with the acquisition and control circuit, the time precision keeping circuit and the power supply circuit. …
Prediction Model Of Coalbed Methane Content Based On Well Logging Parameter Optimization, Chen Tao, Zhang Zhansong, Zhou Xueqing, Guo Jianhong, Xiao Hang, Tan Chenyang, Qin Ruibao, Yu Jie
Prediction Model Of Coalbed Methane Content Based On Well Logging Parameter Optimization, Chen Tao, Zhang Zhansong, Zhou Xueqing, Guo Jianhong, Xiao Hang, Tan Chenyang, Qin Ruibao, Yu Jie
Coal Geology & Exploration
With the development of coalbed methane(CBM) exploration, higher accuracy of CBM content prediction is required. Based on the response characteristics of CBM logging, the correlation between logging parameters and gas content is analyzed, and the optimization strategy of logging parameters by combining MIV technology with LSSVM is proposed. The optimal logging parameters are selected as the input independent variables of network modeling, and the core parameters of LSSVM(Least Squares Support Vector Machine) network are optimized by particle swarm optimization. Finally, a set of MIV-PSO-LSSVM model suitable for CBM content prediction is constructed. The prediction performances of LSSVM, PSO-LSSVM, MIV-LSSVM, MIV-PSO-LSSVM …
The Application Of Pneumatic Directional Drilling Technology In Gas Pre-Drainage Of Strips In Soft Coal Seams, Zhang Jie
Coal Geology & Exploration
It is costly and inefficient to drill through floor tunnel to eliminate outburst in soft coal roadway strip in Huaibei Mining Area. The bedding pneumatic directional borehole technology can accurately control the borehole trajectory in the strip coal seam according to the design, and realize the outburst elimination of the strip coal roadway through drilling gas extraction. Based on soft coal seam characteristics of the Huaibei Mining Area, the coal lane stripes drainage of gas in the directional hole design, selection of pneumatic directional drilling equipment, directional bore blastholes and shield technology, the evaluation of extraction effect are studied. The …
Mining Energy Consumption As A Function Of Ore Grade Decline: The Case Of Lead And Zinc, Ricardo Magdalena, Alicia Valero, Jose-Luis Palacios, Antonio Valero
Mining Energy Consumption As A Function Of Ore Grade Decline: The Case Of Lead And Zinc, Ricardo Magdalena, Alicia Valero, Jose-Luis Palacios, Antonio Valero
Journal of Sustainable Mining
Demand for raw materials is increasing exponentially. To satisfy that demand, more minerals need to be mined from the Earth’s crust. As a result, minerals are being exhausted, and ore grades decline. Lower ore grade mines also mean more energy, which in turn entails fossil fuel emissions and more climate change. This paper estimates the specific energy for the beneficiation process of metals lead and zinc as case studies. The evaluation is performed with specialized software, HSC Chemistry which assesses the specific energy for every stage: comminution, flotation, and refining. Different scenarios have been established to simulate the behavior of …
Environmental, Health And Safety Intricacies Of Artisanal Mining In The Gold-Rich Landscapes Of Karamoja, North-Eastern Uganda, Eria Serwajja, Paul Isolo Mukwaya
Environmental, Health And Safety Intricacies Of Artisanal Mining In The Gold-Rich Landscapes Of Karamoja, North-Eastern Uganda, Eria Serwajja, Paul Isolo Mukwaya
Journal of Sustainable Mining
Artisanal small-scale gold mining presents opportunities for Uganda’s rural poor. However, it also poses serious environmental, health and safety challenges. A suite of data collection methods including interviews, focus groups discussions, water and soils sampling were used to examine the perceptions of miners on the status, prevalence and extent of mercury use in artisanal gold mining, mercury transit routes and toxicity levels of soils and water in Karamoja sub-region. It also explores the health, safety and environmental implications of artisanal small-scale gold mining in the sub-region. The findings show that trade and access to mercury is widespread; although trade in, …
How State Interventions Affect Municipalities Taking The Lead In Sustainability, Jayce L. Farmer, Andres J.Rodriguez Lombeida
How State Interventions Affect Municipalities Taking The Lead In Sustainability, Jayce L. Farmer, Andres J.Rodriguez Lombeida
Public Policy and Leadership Faculty Research
The state and local governments throughout the United States interact within a complex system of multilevel governance to advance sustainability. However, we know little about what this hierarchical system of exchanges means for municipalities as they work to achieve energy efficient government operations. Drawing on a perspective of “contested federalism”, we examine how the transaction costs of state–local government relations affect the efforts of U.S. cities to lead by example and promote sustainability within their internal processes. We apply a Bayesian item response theory approach to assess the effects of state-level fiscal and policy interventions on municipal commitments to energy …
Isolation And Determination Of The Composition And Structural Components That Comprise Dissolved Organic Matter Using Normal Phase Liquid Chromatography, Jonathan A. Long Jr
Isolation And Determination Of The Composition And Structural Components That Comprise Dissolved Organic Matter Using Normal Phase Liquid Chromatography, Jonathan A. Long Jr
LSU New Orleans Theses and Dissertations
A comprehensive understanding of the reactivity associated with organic carbon is critical for recognizing the behavior of newly formed compounds in aquatic environments. In an effort to study the reactivity of complex mixtures, understanding the different processes affiliated with them are key. Understanding the reactivity associated with organic carbon can help to improve chromatographic separation. Using a combination of light and heavy crude oil, a separation procedure was developed to obtain a complete representation of the aromatic subfraction of the crude oil sample. The crude oils were separated into four distinct fractions based on the number of condensed aromatic rings …
Biodiesel Production By Esterification Of Ricinoleic Acid Over A Series Of Synthesized Sulfated Zirconia Catalysts, Elianaso Elimbinzi, Stephen S Nyandoro
Biodiesel Production By Esterification Of Ricinoleic Acid Over A Series Of Synthesized Sulfated Zirconia Catalysts, Elianaso Elimbinzi, Stephen S Nyandoro
Tanzania Journal of Science
A series of sulfated zirconia (SZ) were synthesized and evaluated for catalytic esterification of ricinoleic acid obtained from the castor oil with butanol at 110 °C. The effect of alcohols’ chain length was studied using butanol (C4), propanol (C3), ethanol (C2) and methanol (C1) at 65 °C, and reflux of corresponding alcohol boiling points. The synthesized catalysts were characterized using nitrogen porosimetry, X-ray powder diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis and Diffuse Reflectance Infrared Fourier Transform Spectroscopy. Analysis of ricinoleic conversion was performed using gas chromatography. Sulfuric acid loading improved the surface area of zirconia at a lower dose. The surface areas of …
Analysis Of Mexico City Transportation Systems To Address Climate Change, Traffic, Social Equity, Safety, And Air Pollution Health Risks, Rene Franco
Master's Projects and Capstones
This research presents an analysis of Mexico City's transportation systems and how they impact climate change, traffic, social equity, safety, and health risks. The purpose of this research is to propose transportation and energy management strategies to the government of Mexico City to reduce the effects of climate change, traffic, social equity, safety, and health risks. The methodology used in the research includes a traffic analysis, environmental and social impact analysis across Mexico City transportation, an equity analysis, and a SWOT analysis of policies. Through the traffic analysis of the research found that traffic congestion occurs in the northwest region …
Scan Of The Advantage Of Using Biofuels, Ethanol, Ana Carla Bueno
Scan Of The Advantage Of Using Biofuels, Ethanol, Ana Carla Bueno
Symposium of Student Scholars
The environment is the big sink where all the human waste produced is deposited, mainly the pollutant gases from cars. It is inevitable not to contaminate drinking water, air, and all other ecosystems on the planet, and it was from these concerns that scientists began to develop alternative ways to mitigate the side effects of pollution. Currently, there are many strategies to soften the emission of pollutant gases into the atmosphere, and the biggest competitor of traditional fossil fuel is biofuels. The big challenge in the production of this type of fuel is the competition with the conventional fossil fuel, …
Comparison Of Methods For Estimating Carbon Evasion And Export Associated With A Coal Mine Discharge, Kyle Lee, Dorothy J. Vesper
Comparison Of Methods For Estimating Carbon Evasion And Export Associated With A Coal Mine Discharge, Kyle Lee, Dorothy J. Vesper
Presentations
The evasion of CO2 from terrestrial waters plays a role in the global cycling of carbon but there are few datasets that have an accurate accounting of the flux. It has been shown that discharges from coal mines can have elevated concentrations of CO2 due to sulfuric acid-driven dissolution of carbonate rock. In this study, we compared three methods for calculating the export dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) and the evaluation of CO2 from an abandoned-mine discharge in West Virginia. In Method #1, the source flux is calculated from the discharge and the concentrations at the portal. In Method #2, the …
Relating Recharge Mechanisms To Dissolved Inorganic Carbon Dynamics In An Updip Appalachian Coal Mine Discharge, Matthew L. Bell
Relating Recharge Mechanisms To Dissolved Inorganic Carbon Dynamics In An Updip Appalachian Coal Mine Discharge, Matthew L. Bell
Presentations
Impaired drainage from active and abandoned mines degrades the water quality of receiving streams and aquifers. Coal mine drainage (CMD) has been studied for decades in Appalachia, but unknowns and uncertainties are still present, including the influence of mine hydrogeology on the outflow chemistry of above-drainage mines. To evaluate the influence of recharge type on above-drainage mine dissolved inorganic carbon chemistry, samples were collected every two weeks at a CMD outflow treatment system in Harrison County, West Virginia. Samples were collected to measure geochemical changes taking place in the mine workings and along the flowpath of the passive treatment system. …
Quantifying The Contribution Of Solid Precipitates To The Total Alkalinity In A Coal-Mine Discharge, Lili Lei, Dorothy Vesper
Quantifying The Contribution Of Solid Precipitates To The Total Alkalinity In A Coal-Mine Discharge, Lili Lei, Dorothy Vesper
Presentations
Flocculates and precipitates from coal mine drainage (CMD) are an integral part of the geochemical setting in mining-impacted streams. The precipitates may be very small, amorphous, and, depending on their chemistry, play a role in the storage and release of alkalinity. To evaluate the potential impact of CMD-solids on alkalinity, we conducted various tests using model and natural solids. Laboratory measurements of alkalinity are operationally defined by a titration to a fixed pH. When the solid-solution mixtures were tested using the standard alkalinity measurement method, no alkalinity could be detected; however, a possible reason for that was that the standard …
Modeling Hydraulic Fracturing Initiation And Propagation In Porous Rock Formationsl, Chang Huang
Modeling Hydraulic Fracturing Initiation And Propagation In Porous Rock Formationsl, Chang Huang
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
Hydraulic fracturing has long been introduced to the oil and gas industry since the early nineteenth century for both reservoir characterization and reservoir stimulation. Despite the progress made in the last two decades, many challenges still have not been tackled regarding not only the propagation problem but also the initiation problem due to its complexity. The dissertation is divided into two stages, i.e., before and after fracture initiation. The first stage of the research aimed at improving the accuracy in solving the poro-mechanical response of wellbore during fluid injection before a tensile fracture occurs, which is crucial to determine the …
Improving Logistics Efficiency Through Collaborative Truck Routing, Patrick Dougherty
Improving Logistics Efficiency Through Collaborative Truck Routing, Patrick Dougherty
Industrial Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses
The logistics industry is among the world’s largest and most essential. Specifically, trucking is a massive component of the modern logistics system. In 2012, truck transportation carried 68% of all freight tonnage in the U.S. However, trucking currently faces significant problems with efficiency and sustainability. Of all miles driven by trucks yearly in the U.S., 25% are driven with empty loads and 36% are driven with underutilized loads. In addition to this economic inefficiency, the industry faces social and environmental challenges. Driver turnover rates are near 100%, and trucking accounts for a significant level of greenhouse gas emissions. One potential …
Economic Feasibility Of Mixed Plastic Waste Pyrolysis Using Twin Reactor System In Northwest Arkansas, Carol Rogers, Patricia Means, Renato Gonzalez, Kaida Sheets, Hayden Townsend
Economic Feasibility Of Mixed Plastic Waste Pyrolysis Using Twin Reactor System In Northwest Arkansas, Carol Rogers, Patricia Means, Renato Gonzalez, Kaida Sheets, Hayden Townsend
Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses
Plastic waste generation is increasing at an unsustainable rate while recycling solutions remain stagnant. As a chemical means of recycling, mixed plastic waste pyrolysis can generate synthetic oil appropriate for use as fuel in power generation from plastic waste that otherwise accumulates in landfills. With the scaling of a commercial plastic pyrolysis process in Northwest Arkansas (NWA) modeled after an operational sawdust pyrolysis unit in Huntsville, Arkansas, economic analysis resulted in 26.3% internal rate of return. Therefore, construction of a commercial mixed plastic-to-fuel pyrolysis plant is economically justified and should be pursued. To effectively implement the proposed design, NWA must …
A Comparison Of The Environmental Effects Of Renewable And Non-Renewable Energies, Jordan Moore
A Comparison Of The Environmental Effects Of Renewable And Non-Renewable Energies, Jordan Moore
Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences Undergraduate Honors Theses
This study presents current energy data from the United States and data from literature reviews to create life cycle assessments (LCA) for comparing the environmental impacts of wind and coal-fired energy generation and use. The environmental impacts were evaluated using emissions data, principally carbon dioxide emissions and carbon dioxide equivalents from methane. Other environmental impacts such as avian mortality and land use were compared as well. The LCA includes four phases: raw materials, transportation, use/retail, and waste. Overall, wind energy has a smaller environmental impact than coal-fired energy for the raw materials, transportation, use/retail, and waste phases. Wind energy resulted …
Joint Spacing In The Caples Lake Granodiorite Of The Sierra Nevada Batholith In Eldorado National Forest, California: A Comparative Analysis Of Joint Sets And Data Resolution, Jimmy Wood
Theses/Capstones/Creative Projects
Joints are the most common deformation structure in the Earth’s upper crust and exert a significant influence on structural stability, landscape morphology, and fluid flow . Therefore, a greater understanding of fracture parameters (e.g., length, aperture, etc.) allows us to more accurately predict their presence, persistence, and prevalence, in the subsurface . We study the fracture spacing of two sub-orthogonal joint sets—66 NE-246 SW and 330 NW-150 SE—in the Caples Lake granodiorite of the Sierra Nevada Batholith, California. Specifically, we investigate 1) their spacing distributions with a keen interest in power-law (fractal) spacing, 2) distribution comparisons between master and cross …
A Conductivity Analysis Of A Newly Synthesized Poly(Ethylene Glycol) Methyl Ether Hydroxide Electrolyte, Sarah Marie Peterson
A Conductivity Analysis Of A Newly Synthesized Poly(Ethylene Glycol) Methyl Ether Hydroxide Electrolyte, Sarah Marie Peterson
Honors Theses
This thesis investigates the synthesis and conductive properties of a Poly (ethylene glycol) methyl ether-based polymer electrolyte. The goal of the synthesis is to enhance the hydroxide ion conduction properties of the polymer with its cationic groups attached. The MePEG backbone contained seven ethylene glycol groups and was modified to substitute the hydroxide group in the MePEG with trimethylamine. In addition, the bromide added in the synthesis was exchanged for hydroxide ions to allow for the transportation of hydroxide ions in polymeric electrolytes that can be used in Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells. The newly synthesized polymer was compared to …