Topics: Batteries , Carbon dioxide , Electricity (Physics) , Emissions , Gasoline , Hybrid electric vehicles , Public utilities , Vehicles , Petroleum , Fuels

Measurements of the Laminar Burning Velocities for Typical Syngas–Air Mixtures at Elevated Pressures

Eliseu Monteiro, Abel Rouboa

J. Energy Resour. Technol. September 2011, 133(3): 031002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004607

Abstract

View articletitled, Measurements of the Laminar Burning Velocities for Typical Syngas–Air Mixtures at Elevated Pressures

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Topics: Combustion , Flames , Pressure , Syngas

Annular Pressure Reduction During Primary Cementing

Desheng Zhou, Andrew K. Wojtanowicz

J. Energy Resour. Technol. September 2011, 133(3): 031003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004809

Abstract

View articletitled, Annular Pressure Reduction During Primary Cementing

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Topics: Cements (Adhesives) , Compressibility , Pressure , Slurries

Alternative Energy Sources

Aerodynamic Measurements on a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine in a Large Scale Wind Tunnel

L. Battisti, L. Zanne, S. Dell’Anna, V. Dossena, G. Persico, B. Paradiso

J. Energy Resour. Technol. September 2011, 133(3): 031201. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004360

Abstract

View articletitled, Aerodynamic Measurements on a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine in a Large Scale Wind Tunnel

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Rotors , Thrust , Vertical axis wind turbines , Wakes , Wind tunnels , Wind turbines , Blades , Turbines , Unsteady flow

Deep-Water Petroleum

Experimental Evaluation of Separation Methods for a Riser Dilution Approach to Dual Density Drilling

John Shelton, John Rogers Smith, Anuj Gupta

J. Energy Resour. Technol. September 2011, 133(3): 031501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004968

Abstract

View articletitled, Experimental Evaluation of Separation Methods for a Riser Dilution Approach to Dual Density Drilling

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Topics: Density , Drilling , Pipeline risers , Risers (Casting) , Separation (Technology) , Fluids , Rheology , Emulsions

Energy Extraction from Natural Resources

Mechanism and Kinetics of Pyrolysis of Coal With High Ash and Low Fixed Carbon Contents

Lin Yang, Jing-yu Ran, Li Zhang

J. Energy Resour. Technol. September 2011, 133(3): 031701. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004786

Abstract

View articletitled, Mechanism and Kinetics of Pyrolysis of Coal With High Ash and Low Fixed Carbon Contents

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Topics: Pyrolysis , Coal

Energy from Biomass

Leveling Intermittent Renewable Energy Production Through Biomass Gasification-Based Hybrid Systems

Jered Dean, Robert Braun, Michael Penev, Christopher Kinchin, David Muñoz

J. Energy Resour. Technol. September 2011, 133(3): 031801. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004788

Abstract

View articletitled, Leveling Intermittent Renewable Energy Production Through Biomass Gasification-Based Hybrid Systems

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Topics: Biomass , Fuel gasification , Hydrogen , Wind , Hydrogen production , Renewable energy , Syngas , Natural gas

Petroleum Transport/Pipelines/Multiphase Flow

Transient Wax Gel Formation Model for Shut-In Subsea Pipelines

Chiedozie Ekweribe, Faruk Civan

J. Energy Resour. Technol. September 2011, 133(3): 033001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004965

Abstract

View articletitled, Transient Wax Gel Formation Model for Shut-In Subsea Pipelines

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Topics: Cooling , Diffusion (Physics) , Heat , Heat transfer , Mass transfer , Pipelines , Pipes , Temperature , Transients (Dynamics) , Underwater pipelines