Lurgi and in situ-generated raw coal gas contain tars, phenols and light hydrocarbons. these by-products are often unmarketable and force the use of expensive and cumbersome gas cleanup schemes to remove and dispose of them. this project aims to develop a catalytic gas cleanup step for conversion of… More

Lunar oxygen production by direct hydrogen reduction of ilmenite and vapor-phase electrolysis of resultant water vapor appears the most promising method. the preliminary aspen simulation model to be developed will be based on the assumption of mining ilmenite or removing it from a mare pit using a… More

Development of a lunar oxygen production system by direct hydrogen reduction of ilmenite and vapor-phase electrolysis of resultant water vapor is the objective of this project; a by-product, fetio2, suitable for shielding material is produced as well. two processes--continuous fluid-bed reduction… More

A steamflooding/steam generation system is proposed for deep, heavy oil reservoirs. this concept minimizes the downhole heat losses, improves reliability and reduces the cost of steam generation. its features will make steaming of very deep wells (below 7500 feet) technically and economically… More

A novel, double-walled, vacuum-insulated tube is planned forefficient transmission of hot water or steam for enhanced thermal recovery of heavy oil from deep oil reservoirs. this design improves the structural reliability while p providing improved thermal insulation having a low manufacturing cost.… More