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2002 Conference Proceedings

University Coal Research / Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority Institutions Contractors Review Meeting
June 4-5, 2002

Table of Contents

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Papers and Presentations

SESSION A - (June 4, 2002)
Moderators: Kamalendu Das and Paula Flenory, U.S. Department of Energy, NETL

The Forcing of Mercury Oxidation as a Means of Promoting Capture
John Kramlich, University of Washington

Mercury Oxidation in Non-Thermal Barrier Discharge System
Virendra K. Mathur, University of New Hampshire

A Novel Method for the Removal of Trace Concentration of Elemental Mercury from Utility Emissions
John Katz, Johns Hopkins University

Quantification of Mercury in Flue Gas Emissions Using Boron-Doped Diamond Electrochemistry
A. Manivannan, West Virginia University

Synthesis of Sulfur-Based Water Treatment Agent from SO2 Waste
Robert C. Brown, Iowa State University

  • Abstract

High Efficiency Desulfurization of Synthesis Gas
Douglas P. Harrison, Louisiana State University

Kinetics of Direct Oxidation of H2S in Coal Gas to Elemental Sulfur
Kyung C. Kwon, Tuskegee University

SESSION B - (June 4, 2002)
Moderators: Susan Maley and Suresh Jain, U.S. Department of Energy, NETL

A Novel Sensor and Measurement System for Fireside Corrosion Monitoring in Coal-Fired Boilers
Heng Ban, University of Alabama at Birmingham

  • Abstract

A Novel Integrated Stack Approach for Realizing Mechanically Robust Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Scott A. Barnett, Northwestern University

Understanding Olivine CO2 Mineral Sequestration Reaction Mechanisms at the Atomic Level: Optimizing Reaction Process Design
Michael J. McKelvey, Arizona State University

Development of Superior Sorbents for Separation of CO2 from Flue Gas at a Wide Temperature Range During Coal Combustion
E.P. Reddy, University of Cincinnati

  • Abstract

Experimental & Computer Simulation Studies of CO2 Sequestration in Coalbeds
Theodore Tsotsis, University of Southern California

  • Abstract

Active Carbonation: A Novel Concept to Develop an Integrated CO2 Sequestration Module for Vision 21 Plants
M. Mercedes Maroto-Valer, The Pennsylvania State University

Molecular Basis for Carbon Dioxide Sequestration in Coal
Jeffrey D. Evanseck and Jonathan Mathews, Duquesne University

SESSION A - (June 5, 2002)
Moderator: Arun Bose, U.S. Department of Energy, NETL

Integrating P-Wave and S-Wave Seismic Data to Improve Characterization of Oil Reservoirs
Innocent Aluka, Prairie View A&M University

Water-Gas Shift with Integrated Hydrogen Separation Process
Maria Flytzani-Stephanopoulos, Tufts University

  • Abstract

Flux Enhancement in Cross Flow Membrane Filtration: Fouling and Its Minimization by Flow Reversal
Shamsuddin Ilias, North Carolina A&T State University

Ceramic Membranes for Hydrogen Production from Coal
George R. Gavalas, California Institute of Technology

Proton-Conducting Dense Ceramic Membranes
Y.S. (Jerry) Lin, University of Cincinnati

Fundamental Investigation of Fuel Transformations in Advanced Coal Combustion and Gasification Technologies
Joseph M. Calo, Brown University

Coal Particle Flow Patterns for O2 Enriched, Low NOx Burners
Jennifer L. Sinclair, Purdue University

  • Abstract

SESSION B - (June 5, 2002)
Moderator: John Stipanovich, U.S. Department of Energy, NETL

Determination of Solid-Liquid Equilibria Data for Mixtures of Heavy Hydrocarbons in a Light Solvent
Richard Roehner, University of Utah

VLE Measurements and Modeling for Asymmetric Mixtures of Hydrocarbons
Mark C. Thies, Clemson University

Removal of Dibenzothiophenes from Petroleum Feedstocks Using Extraction and Adsorption Processes
Robert J. Angelici, Iowa State University

Deep Desulfurization of Diesel Fuels by a Novel Integrated Approach
Chunshan Song, The Pennsylvania State University

Studies on the Synthesis of Mesoporous Materials as Potential Petroleum Upgrading Catalysts
Conrad Ingram, Clark Atlanta University

Novel Preparation and Magneto Chemical Characterization of Nano-Particle Mixed Alcohol Catalysts
Upali Siriwardane, Grambling State University/Louisiana Tech University

Iron Catalyts for Slurry Phase Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis
Dragomir B. Bukur, Texas A&M University

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POSTERS

Project Accomplishments 1999 Awards

Advanced Computational Model for Three-Phase Slurry Reactors [PDF-42KB]
Goodarz Ahmadi, Clarkson University

Advanced Diagnostic Techniques for Three-Phase Bubble Column Reactors [PDF-96KB]
Muthanna H. Al-Dahhan, Washington University

Development of Attrition-Resistant Iron-Based Fischer-Tropsch Catalysts [PDF-79KB]
Adeyinka Adeyiga, Hampton University

Palladim/Copper Alloy Composite Membranes for High Temperature Hydrogen Separation from Coal-Derived Gas Streams
Robert McCormick, Colorado School of Mines

Water-Gas Shift Kinetics at Membrane Reactor Conditions [PDF-67KB]
Carl Lund, SUNY-Buffalo

Separation of Hydrogen and Carbon Dioxide Using a Novel Membrane Reactor in Advanced Fossil Energy Conversion Processes [PDF-11KB]
Shamsuddin Ilias, North Carolina A&T State University

Engineering a New Material for Hot Gas Cleanup [PDF-86KB]
Thomas D. Wheelock, Iowa State University

Sampling, Analysis, and Properties of Primary PM2.5 :Application to Coal-Fired Utility Boilers [PDF-124KB]
Allen Robinson, Carnegie Mellon University

Contribution of Semi-Volatile Organic Material to PM2.5
Delbert J. Eatough, Brigham Young University

The Development of Improved Catalysts for Selective Catalytic Reduction of Nitrogen Oxides with Hydrocarbons [PDF-30KB]
Ates Akyurtlu, Hampton University

Control of Interfacial Dust Cake to Improve Efficiency of Moving Bed Granular Filters
Robert C. Brown, Iowa State University

Electrostatically Enhanced Barrier Filter Collection [PDF-KB]
John Erjavec, University of North Dakota

High Temperature Removal of H2S from Coal Gasification Process Streams Using an Electrochemical Membrane System
Alan Burke, Georgia Institute of Technology

Experimental and Theoretical Determination of Heavy Oil Viscosity Under Reservoir Conditions [PDF-7KB]
Jorge Gabitto, Prairie View A&M University

Study of Activation of Coal Chars
Indrek Kulaots, Brown University

Development of Activated Carbons from Coal Combustion By-Products [PDF-94KB]
Harold Schobert, The Pennsylvania State University

Using Computational Modeling for Brine/CO2 Sequestration
Thomas J. Dick, Duquesne University

Abstracts of 2001 Awards

Development of Advanced Solid State Sensor Technology Base for Vision 21 Systems [PDF-17KB]
Chater D. Stinespring, West Virginia University

Novel Electrode Materials for Low-Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs)
[PDF-20KB]
Meilin Liu, Georgia Institute of Technology

First Principles Analysis of the Elementary Reaction Paths for Fischer Tropsch Synthesis over Co and Ru [PDF-18KB]
Matthew Neurock, University of Virginia

Modeling of Syngas Reactions and Hydrogen Generation Over Sulfides [PDF-107KB]
Kamil Klier, Lehigh University

Selective Oxidation of CO on Metal Foam Catalysts [PDF-17KB]
James J. Spivey, North Carolina State University

Nanostructured Ceramics and Composites for Refractory Applications in Coal Gasification
Paul Brown, Pennsylvania State University

Dynamic Testing of Gasifier Refractories [PDF-6KB]
Michael D. Mann, University of North Dakota

Novel Nanocomposite Membrane Structures for H2 Separations
Benny D. Freeman, University of Texas at Austin

Combined Microbial Surfactant-Polymer System for Improved Oil Mobility and Conformance Control [PDF-8KB]
Jorge Gabitto, Prairie View A&M University

The Impact of Trace Additive on the Apparent Solubility of Hydrogen [PDF-65KB]
Jalal Abedi, Clark Atlanta University

Characterization of Heterogeneities at the Reservoir Scale: Spatial Distribution and Influence on Fluid Flow [PDF-5KB]
Michael R. Gross, Florida International University

Attrition Resistant Ion-Based Catalysts for FT SBCRs [PDF-104KB]
Adeyinka Adeyiga, Hampton University

CO2 Sequestration and Recycle by Photosynthesis with Visible Light [PDF-73KB]
Steven S.C. Chuang, University of Akron

Enhancing the Atomic-Level Understanding of CO2 Mineral Sequestration Mechanisms via Advanced Computational Modeling [PDF-97KB]
Andrew Chizmeshya, Arizona State University

Reforming of Liquid Hydrocarbons in a Novel Hydrogen-Selective Membrane-Based Fuel Processor [PDF-8KB]
Shamsuddin Ilias, North Carolina A&T State University

Passive Control of Particle Dispersion in a Particle-laden Circular Jet using Elliptic Co-annular Flow [PDF-15KB]
Ahsan R. Choudhuri, University of Texas, El Paso

Numerical Simulation of a Natural Gas-Swirl Burner [PDF-57KB]
Ala Qubbaj, University of Texas, Pan American

Supported Dense Ceramic Membranes for Oxygen Separation [PDF-11KB]
Timothy L. Ward, University of New Mexico

Development of a Novel Radiatively/Conductively Stabilized Burner for Significant Reduction of NOx Emissions and for Advancing the Modeling and Understanding of Pulverized Coal Combustion and Emissions [PDF-38KB]
Noam Lior, University of Pennsylvania

An Innovative Concept for CO2-Based Tri-Generation of Fuels, Chemicals, and Electricity Using Flue Gas in a Vision 21 Plant
Chunshan Song, The Pennsylvania State University

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