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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

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

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 …

A Study Of The Frustrated Honeycomb Battery Material Na2ni2teo6, Nathan Christopher Episcopo

Open Access Theses & Dissertations

The P2-type layered hexagonal compound Na2Ni2TeO6 with Ni2+ on a honeycomb lattice was synthesized by the standard solid-state route. Structural characterization chemical phase purity was confirmed by Rietveld refinement of laboratory and synchrotron data. The crystal structure refines well in the P63/mcm space group. Single crystal growth trials using the self-flux-melt method were conducted with limited success. The magnetic transition temperature pertaining to Ni2+ lattice was confirmed by analysis of specific heat capacity to be . The magnetic susceptibility remains largely unchanged in magnetic field of and external pressure of . There is an almost linear response in isothermal magnetization …

Dynamic Analysis Of A Microgrid Powered With An Inverter And Machine-Based Distributed Resources, Brandon William Blackstone

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

The proliferation of renewable distributed energy resources, particularly photovoltaic (PV) power systems, and the increasing need for a reliable power supply has led to the concept of microgrids, a mini-grid that consists of locally connected power generation units and needs, able to operate connected or disconnected from the utility grid, using controlled and coordinated methods to provide for the users of the microgrid the best possible conditions for their needs. The main technical issues facing microgrids include some of the following, seamless transition from stand-alone to utility grid connected operation, how to preserve frequency and voltage stability, and provide the …

Investigative Study Of Microalgal And Electrochemical Wastewater Treatment Systems And Modeling Of The Wafer-Enhanced Electrodeionization Using Supervised Learning, Humeyra Betul Ulusoy Erol

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Wastewater has a serious impact on environment and public health due to its high concentration of nutrients and toxic contaminants. Without proper treatment, excess nutrients discharged in wastewater can cause a damage to the ecosystem such as undesirable pH shifts, cyanotoxin production, and low dissolved oxygen concentrations.

Main objectives of this dissertation work were to investigate i) the biofuel potential of P. cruentum when grown in swine wastewater, ii) the influence of four most commonly used ion exchange resins on the system efficiency and selectivity for the removal of sodium, calcium, and magnesium ions, and iii) the modeling of wafer-enhanced …

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Progress Of Coal Fines Agglomeration And Settlement Mechanism Based On High Efficiency Coalbed Methane Drainage, Li Yong, Han Wenlong, Wang Yanbin, Meng Shangzhi, Wu Xiang, Wang Zhuangsen, Ma Zhentao, Liu Du, Zhao Shihu

Coal Geology & Exploration

Significant low-yield and inefficient wells seriously hinder the development of China’s coalbed methane (CBM) industry, and the coal fractures and production pipes blocking caused by the coal fines settlement are the key influencing factors. This paper systematically investigates the latest research progress in the composition, generation mechanism, suspension transport and output control of coal fines produced by coalbed methane wells at home and abroad, summarizes the control mechanism and key issues of coal fines agglomeration-settlement and dispersion behavior, and proposes research prospects. The coal fines problem accompanies the entire process of CBM exploration and development, involving all aspects of geological …

Causes For Low Cbm Production Of Vertical Wells And Efficient Development Technology In Northern Zhengzhuang Block In Qinshui Basin, Jia Huimin, Hu Qiujia, Fan Bin, Mao Chonghao, Zhang Qing

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to realize the efficient development of deep CBM in the north of Zhengzhuang block in Qinshui Basin, firstly, the geological conditions and development data of coal reservoir are deeply analyzed, and the development data of shallow CBM are compared. Secondly, based on the evaluation of gas content, the difficulty of coalbed methane recovery is evaluated by comprehensive evaluation of reservoir permeability, reservoir-desorption pressure difference, coal structure and in-situ stress state-Finally, the reasons for low production of CBM wells in the northern Zhengzhuang Block are clarified, and the adaptive technology for efficient development is put forward. The results show …

The Enrichment And High Yield Law Of Cbm In Yanjiao Syncline In Zhijin Block, Guizhou Province, Guo Tao

Coal Geology & Exploration

In view of the problems such as the large number of coal seams, the thin single layer, the complex structure, much mylonite coal and hard to evaluate favorable area in southern China, this paper makes use of the exploration achievements and tests data of Zhijin Block to study the reservoir-forming conditions of multiple coal seam CBM. The results show that the enrichment and high yield CBM in south China is characterized by “sedimentation storage-control, preservation gas-control, geostress coal structure control production”. The thickness, number and quality of coal are controlled by sedimentation, which determines the resource base of coal bed …

Practice Of Enhanced Gas Extraction By Staged Fracturing With Comb-Shaped Long Hole In Coal Mine Roof, Jia Bingyi, Chen Dongdong, Wu Jie, Sun Siqing, Wang Jianli, Zhao Jizhan, Zhang Jie

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to solve the problems of drilling construction difficulty, low gas drainage concentration, poor drainage effect and inability to realize the predrainage of large area, based on the existing directional drilling technology and hydraulic fracturing technology in coal mines, combined with the previous research results, the staged hydraulic fracturing technology of comb-shaped long borehole in roof was proposed, and the field test was carried out in Sangshuping No.2 well in Hancheng mining area.The test results show that the main hole length of comb-shaped hole in roof was 588 m, including 8 branch holes, the total drilling footage was 1 …

Different-Source Prediction Of Gas Emission Based On Sapso-Elm And Its Application, Ren Haifeng, Yan Youji, Wu Qinghai

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to improve the accuracy of gas emission prediction, in view of the multiple correlations and complexity of the influencing factors of gas emission, principal component analysis and separated source prediction theory were combined, the gas emission data of the mining layer, adjacent layer, and goaf were respectively subjected to principal component analysis to reduce dimensionality, and the predictor was obtained. Aiming at the problem that the input weight matrix and hidden layer threshold of the extreme learning machine were generated randomly, the simulated annealing particle swarm optimization algorithm was used to optimize the parameters of the extreme learning …

Mechanism And Control Of Strong Ground Pressure In Fully Mechanized Mining Face, Zhang Yin, Zhao Yi, Li Hao

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to ensure the safe use of the withdrawal roadway in the fully mechanized mining face of thick coal seam, taking the strong ground pressure behavior of the withdrawal roadway in 31102 working face of Nalinhe No.2 well as the method of combination of field monitoring and theoretical analysis, the strong ground pressure behavior of the withdrawal roadway in the mining process of fully mechanized mining face in thick coal seam was studied. The results show that: the strong ground pressure behavior of withdrawal roadway in fully mechanized mining face of thick coal seam is mainly the result of …

Characteristics Of Shale Gas Reservoir In Upper Paleozoic Coal Measures In Yangquan Block, Qinshui Basin, Li Yangyang, Li Xianqing, Zhang Xueqing, Xiao Xianming, Yu Zhenfeng, Wang Baoyu

Coal Geology & Exploration

Shale reservoir characteristics are the basic content of shale gas storage capacity evaluation. In order to explore the properties of high-evolved coal-measures shale gas reservoirs and optimize favorable reservoirs, various experimental methods of rock pyrolysis, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, high-pressure mercury intrusion, low-temperature N₂ and CO₂ gas adsorption were applied to the Qinshui Basin. Reservoir characteristics were studied with core samples of coal-measure shale core from the Upper Paleozoic in Yangquan Block. The results show that the Upper Paleozoic coal-measures shale in Yangquan Block of the Qinshui Basin has a high content of organic carbon(average TOC is …

Rock Breaking Mechanism Of Composite Impact Of Full-Size Pdc Bit Based On Finite Element Analysis, Peng Xu, Hao Shijun

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to solve the problems of low rock breaking efficiency in hard formation and the decrease of bit life caused by stick-slip vibration of drilling tools, the full-size bit composite impact rock breaking mechanism was studied by finite element method(ANSYS). The effects of impact frequency, WOB(weight on bit) and rotational speed on the efficiency of rock breaking were analyzed. It was found that both tensile and compressive stresses existed in rock during bit rock breaking, and rock failure was manifested in comprehensive failure of “tensile & compressive shear”. It is concluded that under the condition of torsional impact frequency …

Research On The Grouting And Setting Pressure Of The Automatic Hole Sealing Device In Underground Coal Mine, Li Chengcheng, Wang Yi, Wang Li, Duan Huijun

Coal Geology & Exploration

Grouting pressure and setting pressure are the main parameters for designing an automatic hole sealing device in coal mine, and they are also the important basis for the design of automatic hole sealing construction. Based on the radial sealing range of the slurry, the paper analyzes the sealing effect under different slurry pressure conditions by means of theoretical calculation and numerical simulation. Combined with the mechanical characteristics of the rubber Mooney-Rivlin model, extrusion seal and other principles, the optimal injection pressure and setting pressure are studied and determined. The results show that the radial sealing range of the slurry at …

Beneficial Cbm Area Prediction Based On Structural Elemental Quantitative Cluster Classification, Liu Jing, Chang Suoliang, Liu Zuiliang, Zhang Sheng, Chen Qiang, Liu Bo

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to select optimally the CBM-enriched area of structural elements and delicately divide the advantageous blocks of CBM structural control under the development scale, this paper takes the Yongle south block in the southwest of Qinshui Basin as an example, subdivides the structural characterization elements and quantifies the indicators of structural elements, and puts forward the method of trend surface iteration to characterize different degrees of structural deformation, fuzzy clustering classification and element dichotomy to optimize the favorable area of CBM structural control. Based on the comprehensive interpretation results of seismic geology, the quantitative characterization of structural elements of …

Numerical Simulation Of Safe Distance Through Roadway Drilling Under Dynamic Load Of Large Diameter Rescue Well, Li Bizhi, Hao Shijun, Liu Mingjun, Zhang Qiang, Bai Gang, Mo Haitao

Coal Geology & Exploration

Aiming at the sudden inburst of formation water and drilling fluid into a roadway along the borehole during through roadway drilling operation, which results in the secondary injury of the trapped personnel, ABAQUS geotechnical numerical simulation method was adopted, the model was established with the surface rescue well of the roadway of No.3 coal seam in Pingshang Coal Mine as an example, the plastic deformation characteristics of the surrounding rock of the roadway roof and the optimization of safe through roadway distance under drilling dynamic disturbance were studied. The results show that the dynamic disturbance caused displacement deformation and plastic …

New Mathematical Model And Key Parameters Of Capillary Pressure Curves Of High-Rank Coal Samples, Chen Ke, Tang Lei, Yin Chao, He Wei, Zhang Wei, Quan Zheng

Coal Geology & Exploration

Capillary pressure is an important parameter that affects the occurrence and development of coalbed methane. In order to establish an effective mathematical model to characterize capillary pressure curves of high-rank coalbed methane reservoirs, coal samples from No.3 coal seam in southern Qinshui Basin was taken as the research object, high-pressure mercury intrusion experiments were carried out, and the adaptability of the typical mathematical models of the capillary pressure curve currently in common use are systematically evaluated. Then a new mathematical model with higher fitting degree for high-rank coal is established. The results show that capillary pressure curves of 6 coal …

Geochemical Characteristics And Genesis Of Coalbed Methane In Baode Area, Li Yangbing, Zeng Lei, Hu Weiqiang, Chen Xin, Ma Litao, Liu Cheng, Huang Ying, Qiao Fang

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to find out the geochemical characteristics and origins of coalbed methane(CBM)in Baode area, coal, CBM and water samples were collected, gas component analysis, quality detection of CBM well-produced water and stable isotope analysis were carried out. The results show that CH₄ is the main hydrocarbon gas in CBM composition and its volume fraction ranges from 88.60% to 97.59%; a small amount of ethane is contained, and the volume fraction is only 0.01%-0.14%. The drying coefficient is greater than 0.99, the CBM belongs to the extremely dry CBM. The non-hydrocarbon components mainly contain CO₂ and N_{2 …}

Evaluation Of The Development Potential Of The Coalbed Methane Resources In Mining Area Based On Ahp-Entropy Method, Jia Zhichao, Huang Huazhou, Huang Shaobo, Zhou Yu, Wang Bo

Coal Geology & Exploration

The development of coalbed methane(CBM) in mining area is conductive to the efficient mining of pressure relief CBM in mining panels, and it reduces the risk level of underground gas. However, the difference in geological and coal mining conditions makes the development effect of surface wells quite different. Therefore, it is of guiding significance to evaluate the pre-mining panel selection. In order to explore an efficient selection method of CBM in mining areas, a complete evaluation system of CBM development potential in mining area is established by building one vote veto system and evaluation index system, combining analytic hierarchy process(AHP) …

Discussion On Roof Water Loss Control Method Of Coal Seam Based On Pre-Splitting Grouting Reformation(P-G), Zhao Chunhu, Wang Hao, Jin Dewu

Coal Geology & Exploration

In view of the technical requirements of roof water disaster prevention and water resources collaborative protection faced by coal mining in western coal mining area, this paper puts forward a technical idea of roof water loss control based on pre-splitting grouting reformation(P-G) according to the strain strength theory of material mechanics and the statistical results of mining fracture zones of different overburden types. The basic principle is that the continuous bedrock layer will be fractured into discontinuous rock layers by fracturing technology, and by weakening the “tip effect” of upward expansion of mining induced water flowing fracture in hard rock …

Forward Simulation Of Fault Detection By Transmitting Channel Wave In Thin Alternating Coal Seams, Ma Yanlong

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to study the feasibility of the fault detection by transmitting channel wave in thin alternating coal seams of southwestern region, a representative area was selected, and a coal mine in Panzhihua Coal Industry Group was selected as the research object. A three-dimensional geological model with three alternating coal seams containing three partings, three partings and faults and without parting was established based on actual geological data. Through the forward simulation and analysis of the characteristics of the wave field and the frequency dispersion of the channel waves of the three dimensional elastic wave, the validity of the amplitude …

Geological Unit Division And Development Countermeasures Of Deep Coalbed Methane In Southern Yanchuan Block, Chen Zhenlong

Coal Geology & Exploration

Deep coalbed methane resources have great potential, accounting for 62.8% of the total resources. However, effective development faces many challenges such as strong heterogeneity, high geostress, difficult process matching and low production capacity. Taking the deep coalbed methane in Southern Yanchuan Block as an example, the key parameters are overlaid and analyzed, the development geological units of the gas field are finely divided according to the five controlling factors of “sedimentation coal-control, tectonic influenced accumulation, hydrodynamic gas-control, geostress seepage-control, physical property production-control”. The key geological attributes and development constraints of each development geological unit are clarified, and the differentiated development …

Study On The Main Controlling Geological Factors Of High Yield Deep Cbm In Southern Yanchuan Block, Gao Yuqiao, Li Xin, He Xipeng, Chen Zhenlong, Chen Gang

Coal Geology & Exploration

The Southern Yanchuan Block belongs to a deep, high-rank coalbed methane(CBM) reservoir. Due to the influence of geological conditions, the single well productivity varies greatly. Researching on the main controlling geological factors and their changing mechanism of CBM accumulation, combined with the dynamic data of CBM development, the main controlling geological factors of the CBM well enrichment and high production are analyzed. The research results show that the productivity of the gas field is controlled by the geological factors of “tectonic, hydrology, coal structure”. Tectonic restricts the accumulation of CBM; the degree of salinity characterizes affects the preservation of CBM; …

Optimization On Particle Size Fraction Of Lightweight Coated Ceramsite Proppant In Coal Reservoir, Chang Xiaoliang, Lyu Runsheng, Wang Peng, Li Bing, Gao Lin

Coal Geology & Exploration

Hydraulic fracturing is currently one of the main technical measures for enhancing coal reservoirs permeability. The spreading range and transportation distance of proppants in the fracture is an important indicator of hydraulic fracturing to evaluate fracturing effect. According to the characteristics of coal reservoirs in Lu’an mining area, physical experiments and numerical simulation methods are used to compare and analyze the effects of fracture conductivity, sand spreading range, particle size combination and other factors on conductivity of coalbed methane wells, and the best proppants particle size and particle size ratio are selected. The research results indicate that the fracture conductivity …

Numerical Simulation Of The Influence Of No-Flow Recharge Aquifer On Cbm Drainage, Liu Bing, Zhang Songhang, Tang Shuheng, Wang Pengfei, Zhai Jiayu, Ji Chaoqi

Coal Geology & Exploration

Coalbed methane wells in southern Qinshui Basin have the characteristics of high water yield and low gas yield, while some wells present high water yield and high gas yield characteristics. Generally speaking, the high water yield of coalbed methane wells is mostly related to the aquifer with recharge. In this case, based on the coal reservoir geological condition of Shizhuangnan Block and the actual situation of coalbed methane vertical well production, the influence of non-flow recharge aquifer on reservoir pressure variation and CBM outflow rule was simulated by using a three-dimensional coal reservoir simulation software (SIMEDWin) with gas and water …

Numerical Simulation And Test Of Gas Drainage With Water Jet Layered Pressure Relief And Permeability Enhancement In Soft Coal Seam, Liu Xiao, Li Yong, Xuan Dequan, Hu Shixiong, Jing Tianxiang, Xu Sen

Coal Geology & Exploration

Hydraulic punching is the main technical measure to enhance permeability and drainage of coal seam gas. The pressure relief effect is mainly evaluated by the coal output. However, there are some problems such as large coal output, uneven pressure relief and easy stress concentration. Therefore, this paper puts forward the soft coal interlayer water jet layered pressure relief and permeability increasing gas drainage technology. Considering the influence of gas pressure compression and coal matrix adsorption gas expansion on the coal mass deformation, a multiphysics theoretical model under the coupling condition of stress field, fracture field and seepage field was established. …

Study On Mesozoic Magmatic Intrusion And Paleozoic Multi-Mineral Genesis Mechanism In Huanghebei Coalfield，Shandong Province, Wang Huaihong, Shen Lijun, Wang Dongdong, Zhu Yuzhen, Li Zengxue, Wang Yongjun, Mao Qiang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Accumulation of various minerals is common in strata, especially in areas invaded by magma, which is more conducive to the generation and preservation of various minerals and greatly improves the exploration benefit and development value of mineral resources. Taking Huanghebei Coalfield in Shandong Province as an example, this paper studies the genesis mechanism of Mesozoic rock intrusion and Paleozoic multiple minerals(coal, coal-bed methane, coal-measure shale gas and rich iron ore). Research shows that: Huanghebei Coalfield Carboniferous-Permian Period tectonic conditions and sedimentary environment are conducive to the development of coal seam, and coal seam distribution in the plane is characterized by …