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65599 Miniaturized chemical sensor systems are being introduced for field analytical applications by the DOE, other government agencies, and industry. Accordingly, compatible systems for introducing and handling small-scale samples will be required for practical, unattended operation. The sample systems must handle small liquid volumes, be comparable in size to the micro-sensor systems, use l ...

70814 Measurements of atmospheric concentrations of CO2 and CO from aircraft and remote sites play a central role in strategies for quantifying the sources and sinks of carbon and for controlling global warming from greenhouse gas emissions. A highly sensitive, automated, and robust sensor for CO2 and CO is needed for this purpose. This project will develop an instrument to measure CO2 ...

70558 The control and dynamic operation of Fuel Cell/Turbine Hybrid power plants will require a synergy of operation between subsystems, increased reliability of operation, and reduction in maintenance and downtime. Futhermore, the control strategy of the power plant will play a significant role in system stability and in ensuring the protection of equipment to promote maximum life. T ...

70649 The conventional means of measuring the elemental composition of coal involve obtaining a representative sample for analysis in a laboratory. Disadvantages include both sampling error and time delay associated with sampling, lab analysis, and data retrieval. Commercial on-line analyzers are available, but they are very expensive and typically do not report on the presence of me ...

70889 Lightweight, high performance carbon or carbon/glass hybrid blades could significantly improve wind turbine performance if three main hurdles could be overcome: the high cost of carbon fibers, inadequate durability, and the difficulty in designing hybrid materials. This project will combine failure analysis and durability analysis methods to fully characterize the complex nature of t ...

70589 Time-resolved, quantitative measurements of particulate organic compounds, which contribute to atmospheric pollution, are needed to identify their direct and precursor sources. Carboxcylic acids are an important component of the organic fraction. This project will develop an automated in-situ instrument for the routine identification and quantification of carboxylic acids in the parti ...

65599 Miniaturized chemical sensor systems are being introduced for field analytical applications by the DOE, other government agencies, and industry. Accordingly, compatible systems for introducing and handling small-scale samples will be required for practical, unattended operation. The sample systems must handle small liquid volumes, be comparable in size to the micro-sensor systems, use l ...