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C55-13a-270397To date, no integrated characterization and predictive modeling workflow has been proposed to optimize Geothermal Battery Energy Storage (GBES) systems in sedimentary formations. Of particular concern is the near wellbore formation integrity of GBES systems that are subject to Thermal-Hydraulic-Mechanical-Chemical (THMC) loading conditions: during injection, storage, and production c ...

There are many issues that a wind developer must consider when siting a wind project, but one that has become increasingly pressing in the U.S. is the effect of turbines on local wildlife. New onshore wind development is occurring across the entire the U.S. and has brought wind plants into greater conflict with wildlife, especially bats. The burgeoning U.S. offshore wind industry is also contendin ...

Every lithium-ion battery in production for the world’s largest markets requires a polyolefin separator between anode and cathode. These separators, even at their most advanced, do not provide a preferable level of safety in the event of physical trauma to a cell or heat buildup within the cell. This problem will only become more acute as batteries move towards the higher energy densities and po ...

The primary goal of this Phase I project is to demonstrate that aromatics derived from the depolymerization of waste polystyrene can be utilized as an additive in synthetic paraffinic kerosene (SPK) to allow blending at levels exceeding 50%v in jet fuel to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions significantly.Two subgoals will be pursued in Phase I to achieve the primary goal:• Development of a fl ...

Gun barrels are exposed to severe conditions in terms of high degree of the corrosion/erosion/thermal shock during firing and currently used traditional coating systems such the hard chromium plating is not able to protect the bore effectively to minimize

The proposed innovation will enable DoD and its industrial supply base to automate a wide range of high variety, low volume manufacturing and maintenance activities. The system utilizes AI/ML and VR technologies to teach and operate robots using human tra

This direct to Phase II program is needed to take the commercial Migrating Combustion Chamber (MCC) FE-120 baseline engine and complete the development, design improvements and testing that is required for integration into a Group 1 SUAS, like the RQ-20 P

The United States Air Force (USAF) aims to enhance the energy efficiency and readiness of the C-17 Globemaster III through the application of AeroCore's advanced technologies. These technologies, including Nucleated Foam Technology and On-Wing Restoration

Tessellated Inc, in partnership with the University of Notre Dame, has produced composite thin films with the highest reported tensile strengths. These films have been produced using widely available roll-to-roll manufacturing techniques that can be adapted to current manufacturing lines. Small amounts of thermally reduced graphene oxide particles can be added to a ultra high molecular weight poly ...

Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKI) cost the DoD $3.7B and 25 million lost duty days annually.  Ankle injuries are the second most common MSKI  with service members 5x more likely to sustain an ankle injury than the general population making it a leading cause of lost training and combat operation time. Research shows the military will incur $7.4 million in savings by investing just $154,550 per yea ...