This document discusses testing and analysis of various propellant combinations for use in Mars exploration, focusing on propellants that can be produced from Mars' atmosphere and resources. It summarizes test results of solid carbon monoxide (SCO) and solid methane (SCH4) as hybrid rocket fuels with liquid oxygen. It also outlines the study approach, which involves defining fuel/oxidizer scenarios, vehicles/systems, missions, and performing cost/benefit analyses of different propellant production and use scenarios. The goal is to recommend propellant technologies that could enable cost-effective Mars exploration and exploitation through in-situ resource utilization.
This document provides a progress briefing on research contract 07600-041 to develop cost-effective production and use of fuels and oxidizers from Mars' atmosphere. It summarizes testing of solid carbon monoxide and solid methane hybrid rocket engines, which showed promising performance. The document outlines the study approach of identifying fuel/oxidizer scenarios and missions, developing traffic models, and analyzing costs and benefits. The goal is to recommend technologies for Mars exploration and exploitation using in-situ resource utilization.
HRSC Technologies: Using MiHpt for Rapid In-Situ Contaminant and Hydrostratig...ASC-HRSC
This document discusses high-resolution site characterization (HRSC) technologies for rapid in-situ contaminant and hydrostratigraphic characterization. It provides an overview of various direct push technologies used for HRSC including the hydraulic profiling tool (HPT), membrane interface probe (MIP), optical image profiler (OIP), and their applications. Combining the MIP and HPT into a single tool called MiHpt allows for continuous, real-time profiling of hydrocarbons and hydrogeologic properties. Example projects demonstrating HRSC technologies are described for a former dry cleaner site in Monterey, California and a U.S. Army site on Kwajalein Atoll.
HRSC Techniques: High-Resolution Hydrogeologic Characterization
Presentation given at the Remediation Workshops in:
* Oakland, CA - January 25, 2017
* Sacramento, CA- January 26, 2017
* Long Beach, CA- February 7, 2017
* Los Angeles (Rosemead), CA- February 8, 2017
Design of a High Pressure Catalytic Reactor Teststand-latest version by nightOdo B. Wang
The document describes the design of a high pressure catalytic reactor teststand to remove sulfur and nitrogen impurities from petrochemical feedstocks. The primary phase involved simulating, designing, and assembling the teststand. Simulation of a hydrodenitrogenation reaction helped determine operating parameters like temperature, pressure, and flow rates. The design included a 3D model of the frame and piping diagram. Assembly of the furnace, gas chromatography, pumps, and cylinders achieved the goals for the primary phase. Future phases will explore reaction pathways and catalyst structures. The teststand was designed and assembled to safely and effectively study hydrotreating processes for cleaning oil sands feedstocks.
Benzene Emissions - Staying in Compliance as Regulations ChangeProcess Ecology Inc
This presentation provides an overview of dehydration and refrigeration and lists regulations with current and upcoming changes. We also cover optimization of dehydration and refrigeration facilities and outline different technologies for benzene and GHG reduction.
Europe User Conference: thermodynamic behaviour of HPHT reservoir fluids and ...KBC (A Yokogawa Company)
The document discusses the Joule-Thomson effect and its implications for engineering design in high-pressure, high-temperature oil and gas reservoirs. It provides an overview of the Joule-Thomson effect and coefficient, and presents case studies analyzing the Joule-Thomson inversion curves for different gas condensate mixtures using various equations of state. The case studies demonstrate how accounting for the Joule-Thomson effect is important for determining design temperatures and pressures during operations like reservoir drawdown and well start-ups.
The document discusses Velocys' microchannel Fischer-Tropsch technology for smaller scale gas-to-liquids (GTL) projects. Their high activity catalyst is 10 times more productive than conventional catalysts. Microchannel reactors provide enhanced mass and heat transfer allowing for high conversion rates. Velocys has developed manufacturing methods to produce reactors at scale for modular GTL facilities between 1,500 to 15,000 barrels per day. Pilot plant results demonstrate the stable performance of their catalyst and reactor design. Case studies highlight several commercial GTL projects utilizing Velocys technology that are enabled by factors like low cost feedstocks and existing infrastructure integration.
This document provides a progress briefing on research contract 07600-041 to develop cost-effective production and use of fuels and oxidizers from Mars' atmosphere. It summarizes testing of solid carbon monoxide and solid methane hybrid rocket engines, which showed promising performance. The document outlines the study approach of identifying fuel/oxidizer scenarios and missions, developing traffic models, and analyzing costs and benefits. The goal is to recommend technologies for Mars exploration and exploitation using in-situ resource utilization.
HRSC Technologies: Using MiHpt for Rapid In-Situ Contaminant and Hydrostratig...ASC-HRSC
This document discusses high-resolution site characterization (HRSC) technologies for rapid in-situ contaminant and hydrostratigraphic characterization. It provides an overview of various direct push technologies used for HRSC including the hydraulic profiling tool (HPT), membrane interface probe (MIP), optical image profiler (OIP), and their applications. Combining the MIP and HPT into a single tool called MiHpt allows for continuous, real-time profiling of hydrocarbons and hydrogeologic properties. Example projects demonstrating HRSC technologies are described for a former dry cleaner site in Monterey, California and a U.S. Army site on Kwajalein Atoll.
HRSC Techniques: High-Resolution Hydrogeologic Characterization
Presentation given at the Remediation Workshops in:
* Oakland, CA - January 25, 2017
* Sacramento, CA- January 26, 2017
* Long Beach, CA- February 7, 2017
* Los Angeles (Rosemead), CA- February 8, 2017
Design of a High Pressure Catalytic Reactor Teststand-latest version by nightOdo B. Wang
The document describes the design of a high pressure catalytic reactor teststand to remove sulfur and nitrogen impurities from petrochemical feedstocks. The primary phase involved simulating, designing, and assembling the teststand. Simulation of a hydrodenitrogenation reaction helped determine operating parameters like temperature, pressure, and flow rates. The design included a 3D model of the frame and piping diagram. Assembly of the furnace, gas chromatography, pumps, and cylinders achieved the goals for the primary phase. Future phases will explore reaction pathways and catalyst structures. The teststand was designed and assembled to safely and effectively study hydrotreating processes for cleaning oil sands feedstocks.
Benzene Emissions - Staying in Compliance as Regulations ChangeProcess Ecology Inc
This presentation provides an overview of dehydration and refrigeration and lists regulations with current and upcoming changes. We also cover optimization of dehydration and refrigeration facilities and outline different technologies for benzene and GHG reduction.
Europe User Conference: thermodynamic behaviour of HPHT reservoir fluids and ...KBC (A Yokogawa Company)
The document discusses the Joule-Thomson effect and its implications for engineering design in high-pressure, high-temperature oil and gas reservoirs. It provides an overview of the Joule-Thomson effect and coefficient, and presents case studies analyzing the Joule-Thomson inversion curves for different gas condensate mixtures using various equations of state. The case studies demonstrate how accounting for the Joule-Thomson effect is important for determining design temperatures and pressures during operations like reservoir drawdown and well start-ups.
The document discusses Velocys' microchannel Fischer-Tropsch technology for smaller scale gas-to-liquids (GTL) projects. Their high activity catalyst is 10 times more productive than conventional catalysts. Microchannel reactors provide enhanced mass and heat transfer allowing for high conversion rates. Velocys has developed manufacturing methods to produce reactors at scale for modular GTL facilities between 1,500 to 15,000 barrels per day. Pilot plant results demonstrate the stable performance of their catalyst and reactor design. Case studies highlight several commercial GTL projects utilizing Velocys technology that are enabled by factors like low cost feedstocks and existing infrastructure integration.
This presentation covers process safety considerations and when a dynamic simulation is required. We also provide a modelling approach and a case study on Coker Bottoms Steam Generator, which includes information on device selection and device sizing.
Use of Wind Tunnel Refinements in the Dispersion Modeling Analysis of the Ala...Sergio A. Guerra
The proposed Alaska LNG Gas Treatment Plant project required dispersion modeling to evaluate impacts on ambient air quality standards. Initial modeling found inconsistent results due to complex building arrangements of two nearby facilities. Wind tunnel testing was used to determine equivalent building dimensions to refine building inputs, which significantly reduced predicted concentrations. The environmental regulator approved the wind tunnel analysis approach. The modeling now demonstrates operations will not cause exceedances of air quality standards.
SCALE-UP OF MICROCHANNEL REACTORS FOR FISCHER-TROPSCHJohn Glenning
The scale-up of microchannel reactors for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis has been demonstrated through multiple scales with equivalent performance. Small single channel reactors and larger reactors with 276 parallel channels showed consistent CO conversion rates of 70-75% and methane selectivity of 8-9% when tested with the same catalyst under identical conditions. This confirms that microchannel reactor performance is unaffected by increasing channel length or number of channels, enabling scale-up while maintaining nearly isothermal conditions ideal for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.
Chato refueling with in situ produced propellants 2014David Chato
In-situ produced propellants have been identified in many architecture studies as key to implementing feasible chemical propulsion missions to destinations beyond lunar orbit. Some of the more noteworthy ones include: launching from Mars to return to Earth (either direct from the surface, or via an orbital rendezvous); using the Earth-Moon Lagrange point as a place to refuel Mars transfer stages with Lunar surface produced propellants; and using Mars’ Moon Phobos as a place to produce propellants for descent and ascent stages bound for the Mars surface. However successful implementation of these strategies require an ability to successfully transfer propellants from the in-situ production equipment into the propellant tankage of the rocket stage used to move to the desired location. In many circumstances the most desirable location for this transfer to occur is in the low-gravity environment of space. In support of low earth orbit propellant depot concepts, extensive studies have been conducted on transferring propellants in-space. Most of these propellant transfer techniques will be applicable to low gravity operations in other locations. Even “ground-based” transfer operations on the Moon, Mars, and especially Phobos could benefit from the propellant conserving techniques used for depot refueling. This paper will review the literature of in-situ propellants and refueling to: assess the performance benefits of the use in-situ propellants for mission concepts; review the parallels with propellant depot efforts; assess the progress of the techniques required; and provide recommendations for future research.
This presentation contains an overview of tracking plant performance, with its application in two case studies, including gas compression train monitoring (Aspen) and production facility surveillance system (HYSYS).
Emission Regulations and Reductions Technology in Western Canada's Oil and Ga...Process Ecology Inc
A presentation on current types of emission regulations, air quality management systems, and global commitments and factors in Canada. Oil and Gas: How big is the problem and what can we do about it?
Presentation given by Jon Gibbins of the University of Edinburgh (on behalf of Karen Finney, University of Leeds) on "Gas-FACTS - Future Advanced Capture Technology Systems" at the UKCCSRC Gas CCS Meeting, University of Sussex, 25 June 2014
Using Aspen HYSYS Upstream for Sizing and Scheduling of Gathering SystemsProcess Ecology Inc
This presentation covers the process of sizing and scheduling of Gathering Systems, including how to approach challenges by using model development and automation and interpretation of the results. Additionally, we compare between HYSYS Hydraulics and HYSYS Dynamics.
Process Ecology provides engineering services to help operations engineers in the oil and gas sector optimize assets and reduce costs. Their ProcessAdvisor service identifies opportunities to optimize production, reduce expenses, and lessen environmental impacts through plant rating, flow assurance analysis, hydrate prevention, relief system evaluation, gathering system analysis, cryogenic applications support, process hazard assessment, and flare network modeling. Recent case studies included increasing liquid recovery at an existing plant, slug catcher sizing, hydrate prediction improvements, header and lateral resizing, mercury tracking, and emergency scenario reviews.
07 progress on inspection and evaluation of ciscc at canister of dry storage ...leann_mays
The document summarizes progress on experiments and modeling of stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of dry storage canisters. Modified implant tests are being used to determine the most susceptible microstructures of stainless steels to SCC. Finite element modeling is being done to replicate residual stresses in specimens. Experiments in accelerated environments are investigating crack initiation and growth. Sampling has found chloride deposits on canister surfaces, providing the necessary corrosive environment. The work aims to develop a probabilistic model for assessing canister degradation to optimize inspection intervals.
This document discusses how to regularly monitor an FCC unit using FCC-SIM software. It identifies important calibration factors like kinetic coke make, conversion, and gas yield and explains how they are affected by catalyst formulation. It recommends using as many calibration cases as possible from a consistent period and avoiding cases with significantly different operating conditions. The document demonstrates how averaging calibration factors across cases can reduce variability compared to using a single "superday" case.
This document provides an executive summary and abstract for the final report on the AISI-DOE Direct Steelmaking Program, a 5-year, $60 million joint industry-government effort to develop a more efficient, environmentally friendly process for producing hot metal without coke ovens and blast furnaces. The program included laboratory research, pilot plant trials of three vessels, and economic analyses. While the goals of 40% postcombustion with high-volatile coal and continuous steel production were not fully achieved, results were promising enough for potential commercial demonstration. AISI is now pursuing a follow-on program on recycling steel plant waste and promoting commercialization.
Lutes, C. and J. Knoepfle “Rapid, Efficient Delineation From VI Potential of A Large Soil Gas Plume Using HAPSITE and Other Lines of Evidence” Invited oral presentation at EPA Vapor Intrusion Workshop at The 26th Annual International Conference on Soil, Water, Energy and Air, March 2016, San Diego. Presentation available for download from https://iavi.rti.org/WorkshopsAndConferences.cfm.
The document discusses gaps in knowledge about high burnup nuclear fuel and an integrated approach to addressing them. It outlines an experimental project to collect data on thermal profiles, stress profiles, and drying issues from instrumented fuel rods stored in a dry cask. Data on fuel transfer, burnup credit, fragmentation, and radiation damage annealing will also be obtained. Tests are proposed to study cladding creep, hydride effects, and determine failure thresholds under realistic stresses and temperatures. The goal is to validate models and gain a mechanistic understanding of cladding performance during long-term dry storage and transportation.
Oil Shale Ex-Situ Process - Leaching Study of Spent Shaleinventionjournals
During the past decade, significant advancement has been made on various extraction technologies to develop U.S. oil shale resources in an environmentally and economically sustainable fashion. This work has been driven by the increasing demand for domestic transportation fuels and the need to improve U.S. energy security. Although conventional hydrocarbon deposits are becoming more difficult to find and limited in volume, unconventional reserves are relatively easy to locate and plentiful. Hence, development of unconventional resources, particularly shale gas, oil sands, and shale oil continues to receive tremendous attention. The present work shows ex-situ process of oil shale in a five ton/day externally heated horizontal rotary reactor, and discuss the process parameters and yield. The main focus of this article is: A) Effect of reactor bed temperature, rotation speed and feed rate on the residence time, fuel consumption and process yield B) Hazardous environmental issue related to leaching of heavy metals and metalloids from spent shale by underground and/or surface water, which prevent further commercialization of this process. In addition, an Aspen diagram of the overall oil shale process is presented as ongoing work focusing on key mechanical issues that affect online reliability and process efficiency including particle size, bed temperature and solid/gas mixing efficiency.
11 spent fuel matrix degradation and canister corrosion quantifying the effec...leann_mays
The document discusses the fuel matrix degradation model (FMDM) which quantifies the effect of hydrogen on spent nuclear fuel corrosion and canister corrosion. It summarizes work in 2017 to integrate the FMDM with the general disposal system analysis source term model and validate the hydrogen effect. It also outlines priorities for 2018, including further integration with geochemical process models, developing experimental methods to study fuel corrosion under various hydrogen concentrations, and optimizing the FMDM model.
Gas Turbines at PACT Research and Development on Gas Turbines and CCS - talk by Karen Finney, University of Leeds, at the opening of the UKCCSRC PACT Beighton facility
This document summarizes test results from simulating loss-of-lubrication conditions for aerospace spur gears. Tests were conducted at NASA's Glenn Research Center using a contact fatigue test facility. Instrumentation was added to measure temperatures during testing, including thermocouples embedded in gear shrouding and on a test gear. Testing was performed at different load levels until gear failure occurred. Higher loads resulted in faster failure times. Testing provides data to validate models of gear temperature and failure during lubrication loss.
STAGR technology uses structural-thermo-atmo-hydro-geochemical research to identify priority areas and sweet spots for hydrocarbon deposits. It analyzes geological, geophysical, and satellite image data to map potential fractured zones and sample locations. Fieldwork samples air and ground gases, while laboratory analysis identifies concentrations of gases like radon, helium, and hydrocarbons. Thermometric studies correlate local temperature anomalies to identify deposits. Integrating these data produces aggregated maps of promising hydrocarbon areas. The low-cost, non-intrusive method has been applied to 80 geological sites, leading to 14 productive wells drilled offshore and onshore in Ukraine and Russia.
Apec workshop 2 presentation 12 lh ci cinco presidentes-pemex-apec workshop 2Global CCS Institute
This document outlines a life cycle assessment of CO2 emissions from a CO2-EOR project in southern Mexico. It describes the goal of understanding environmental impacts from a life cycle perspective and estimating CO2 emissions associated with various steps of the project. The methodology estimates emissions using activity data and emission factors. Results found that CO2 emissions from the offshore platform to refinery via the EOR project were 5.41 tCO2eq per ton of CO2 injected, and the project reduced greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts compared to business as usual.
This presentation covers process safety considerations and when a dynamic simulation is required. We also provide a modelling approach and a case study on Coker Bottoms Steam Generator, which includes information on device selection and device sizing.
Use of Wind Tunnel Refinements in the Dispersion Modeling Analysis of the Ala...Sergio A. Guerra
The proposed Alaska LNG Gas Treatment Plant project required dispersion modeling to evaluate impacts on ambient air quality standards. Initial modeling found inconsistent results due to complex building arrangements of two nearby facilities. Wind tunnel testing was used to determine equivalent building dimensions to refine building inputs, which significantly reduced predicted concentrations. The environmental regulator approved the wind tunnel analysis approach. The modeling now demonstrates operations will not cause exceedances of air quality standards.
SCALE-UP OF MICROCHANNEL REACTORS FOR FISCHER-TROPSCHJohn Glenning
The scale-up of microchannel reactors for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis has been demonstrated through multiple scales with equivalent performance. Small single channel reactors and larger reactors with 276 parallel channels showed consistent CO conversion rates of 70-75% and methane selectivity of 8-9% when tested with the same catalyst under identical conditions. This confirms that microchannel reactor performance is unaffected by increasing channel length or number of channels, enabling scale-up while maintaining nearly isothermal conditions ideal for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.
Chato refueling with in situ produced propellants 2014David Chato
In-situ produced propellants have been identified in many architecture studies as key to implementing feasible chemical propulsion missions to destinations beyond lunar orbit. Some of the more noteworthy ones include: launching from Mars to return to Earth (either direct from the surface, or via an orbital rendezvous); using the Earth-Moon Lagrange point as a place to refuel Mars transfer stages with Lunar surface produced propellants; and using Mars’ Moon Phobos as a place to produce propellants for descent and ascent stages bound for the Mars surface. However successful implementation of these strategies require an ability to successfully transfer propellants from the in-situ production equipment into the propellant tankage of the rocket stage used to move to the desired location. In many circumstances the most desirable location for this transfer to occur is in the low-gravity environment of space. In support of low earth orbit propellant depot concepts, extensive studies have been conducted on transferring propellants in-space. Most of these propellant transfer techniques will be applicable to low gravity operations in other locations. Even “ground-based” transfer operations on the Moon, Mars, and especially Phobos could benefit from the propellant conserving techniques used for depot refueling. This paper will review the literature of in-situ propellants and refueling to: assess the performance benefits of the use in-situ propellants for mission concepts; review the parallels with propellant depot efforts; assess the progress of the techniques required; and provide recommendations for future research.
This presentation contains an overview of tracking plant performance, with its application in two case studies, including gas compression train monitoring (Aspen) and production facility surveillance system (HYSYS).
Emission Regulations and Reductions Technology in Western Canada's Oil and Ga...Process Ecology Inc
A presentation on current types of emission regulations, air quality management systems, and global commitments and factors in Canada. Oil and Gas: How big is the problem and what can we do about it?
Presentation given by Jon Gibbins of the University of Edinburgh (on behalf of Karen Finney, University of Leeds) on "Gas-FACTS - Future Advanced Capture Technology Systems" at the UKCCSRC Gas CCS Meeting, University of Sussex, 25 June 2014
Using Aspen HYSYS Upstream for Sizing and Scheduling of Gathering SystemsProcess Ecology Inc
This presentation covers the process of sizing and scheduling of Gathering Systems, including how to approach challenges by using model development and automation and interpretation of the results. Additionally, we compare between HYSYS Hydraulics and HYSYS Dynamics.
Process Ecology provides engineering services to help operations engineers in the oil and gas sector optimize assets and reduce costs. Their ProcessAdvisor service identifies opportunities to optimize production, reduce expenses, and lessen environmental impacts through plant rating, flow assurance analysis, hydrate prevention, relief system evaluation, gathering system analysis, cryogenic applications support, process hazard assessment, and flare network modeling. Recent case studies included increasing liquid recovery at an existing plant, slug catcher sizing, hydrate prediction improvements, header and lateral resizing, mercury tracking, and emergency scenario reviews.
07 progress on inspection and evaluation of ciscc at canister of dry storage ...leann_mays
The document summarizes progress on experiments and modeling of stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of dry storage canisters. Modified implant tests are being used to determine the most susceptible microstructures of stainless steels to SCC. Finite element modeling is being done to replicate residual stresses in specimens. Experiments in accelerated environments are investigating crack initiation and growth. Sampling has found chloride deposits on canister surfaces, providing the necessary corrosive environment. The work aims to develop a probabilistic model for assessing canister degradation to optimize inspection intervals.
This document discusses how to regularly monitor an FCC unit using FCC-SIM software. It identifies important calibration factors like kinetic coke make, conversion, and gas yield and explains how they are affected by catalyst formulation. It recommends using as many calibration cases as possible from a consistent period and avoiding cases with significantly different operating conditions. The document demonstrates how averaging calibration factors across cases can reduce variability compared to using a single "superday" case.
This document provides an executive summary and abstract for the final report on the AISI-DOE Direct Steelmaking Program, a 5-year, $60 million joint industry-government effort to develop a more efficient, environmentally friendly process for producing hot metal without coke ovens and blast furnaces. The program included laboratory research, pilot plant trials of three vessels, and economic analyses. While the goals of 40% postcombustion with high-volatile coal and continuous steel production were not fully achieved, results were promising enough for potential commercial demonstration. AISI is now pursuing a follow-on program on recycling steel plant waste and promoting commercialization.
Lutes, C. and J. Knoepfle “Rapid, Efficient Delineation From VI Potential of A Large Soil Gas Plume Using HAPSITE and Other Lines of Evidence” Invited oral presentation at EPA Vapor Intrusion Workshop at The 26th Annual International Conference on Soil, Water, Energy and Air, March 2016, San Diego. Presentation available for download from https://iavi.rti.org/WorkshopsAndConferences.cfm.
The document discusses gaps in knowledge about high burnup nuclear fuel and an integrated approach to addressing them. It outlines an experimental project to collect data on thermal profiles, stress profiles, and drying issues from instrumented fuel rods stored in a dry cask. Data on fuel transfer, burnup credit, fragmentation, and radiation damage annealing will also be obtained. Tests are proposed to study cladding creep, hydride effects, and determine failure thresholds under realistic stresses and temperatures. The goal is to validate models and gain a mechanistic understanding of cladding performance during long-term dry storage and transportation.
Oil Shale Ex-Situ Process - Leaching Study of Spent Shaleinventionjournals
During the past decade, significant advancement has been made on various extraction technologies to develop U.S. oil shale resources in an environmentally and economically sustainable fashion. This work has been driven by the increasing demand for domestic transportation fuels and the need to improve U.S. energy security. Although conventional hydrocarbon deposits are becoming more difficult to find and limited in volume, unconventional reserves are relatively easy to locate and plentiful. Hence, development of unconventional resources, particularly shale gas, oil sands, and shale oil continues to receive tremendous attention. The present work shows ex-situ process of oil shale in a five ton/day externally heated horizontal rotary reactor, and discuss the process parameters and yield. The main focus of this article is: A) Effect of reactor bed temperature, rotation speed and feed rate on the residence time, fuel consumption and process yield B) Hazardous environmental issue related to leaching of heavy metals and metalloids from spent shale by underground and/or surface water, which prevent further commercialization of this process. In addition, an Aspen diagram of the overall oil shale process is presented as ongoing work focusing on key mechanical issues that affect online reliability and process efficiency including particle size, bed temperature and solid/gas mixing efficiency.
11 spent fuel matrix degradation and canister corrosion quantifying the effec...leann_mays
The document discusses the fuel matrix degradation model (FMDM) which quantifies the effect of hydrogen on spent nuclear fuel corrosion and canister corrosion. It summarizes work in 2017 to integrate the FMDM with the general disposal system analysis source term model and validate the hydrogen effect. It also outlines priorities for 2018, including further integration with geochemical process models, developing experimental methods to study fuel corrosion under various hydrogen concentrations, and optimizing the FMDM model.
Gas Turbines at PACT Research and Development on Gas Turbines and CCS - talk by Karen Finney, University of Leeds, at the opening of the UKCCSRC PACT Beighton facility
This document summarizes test results from simulating loss-of-lubrication conditions for aerospace spur gears. Tests were conducted at NASA's Glenn Research Center using a contact fatigue test facility. Instrumentation was added to measure temperatures during testing, including thermocouples embedded in gear shrouding and on a test gear. Testing was performed at different load levels until gear failure occurred. Higher loads resulted in faster failure times. Testing provides data to validate models of gear temperature and failure during lubrication loss.
STAGR technology uses structural-thermo-atmo-hydro-geochemical research to identify priority areas and sweet spots for hydrocarbon deposits. It analyzes geological, geophysical, and satellite image data to map potential fractured zones and sample locations. Fieldwork samples air and ground gases, while laboratory analysis identifies concentrations of gases like radon, helium, and hydrocarbons. Thermometric studies correlate local temperature anomalies to identify deposits. Integrating these data produces aggregated maps of promising hydrocarbon areas. The low-cost, non-intrusive method has been applied to 80 geological sites, leading to 14 productive wells drilled offshore and onshore in Ukraine and Russia.
Apec workshop 2 presentation 12 lh ci cinco presidentes-pemex-apec workshop 2Global CCS Institute
This document outlines a life cycle assessment of CO2 emissions from a CO2-EOR project in southern Mexico. It describes the goal of understanding environmental impacts from a life cycle perspective and estimating CO2 emissions associated with various steps of the project. The methodology estimates emissions using activity data and emission factors. Results found that CO2 emissions from the offshore platform to refinery via the EOR project were 5.41 tCO2eq per ton of CO2 injected, and the project reduced greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts compared to business as usual.
This document summarizes testing of a 1,500 lbf thrust liquid oxygen/liquid methane rocket engine. The engine was developed through a collaboration between Armadillo Aerospace and NASA and tested at both sea level and simulated altitude conditions. Key findings included:
1) The engine was successfully ignited using both a gas torch and pyrotechnic igniter at sea level and vacuum.
2) Performance data was obtained for the engine using a dual-bell nozzle configuration at altitudes from 90,000 to 50,000 feet.
3) Armadillo Aerospace conducted the first tests of a self-pressurizing liquid oxygen/liquid methane propulsion system, eliminating the need for helium pressurization
This document summarizes a design project for a fixed bed catalytic reactor. It includes an executive summary highlighting the economic and environmental benefits of the project. The design basis and constraints are outlined. Environmental considerations like mist formation and corrosion are addressed. The design was optimized using software tools, and equipment was sized. Capital costs were estimated for the reactor and other plant equipment based on mechanical designs and cost data. Appendices provide detailed calculations and specifications for the reactor design and equipment.
The document summarizes a project funded by ACARP to develop a wall-flow diesel particulate filter system that can meet the stringent temperature and emissions requirements for use in underground coal mines, with testing showing the system is capable of reducing particulate emissions by over 95%; next steps include further engineering of the system and field testing.
1. The Callide Oxyfuel Project aimed to demonstrate oxy-fuel combustion technology for carbon capture at a coal power plant in Queensland, Australia, capturing over 75 tons of CO2 per day.
2. The project involved constructing oxygen production facilities, retrofitting one boiler unit to burn coal with oxygen, and building a carbon dioxide capture plant to purify the flue gas and liquefy the CO2.
3. Over several years of operation, the project achieved over 6,500 hours of oxy-fuel boiler operation with routine switching between air and oxy-fuel modes and over 3,200 hours of carbon capture plant operation capturing over 85% of CO2.
This document provides an overview of Chandan Sharma's summer training at the Bokaro Steel Plant in Jharkhand, India. It discusses the various departments and processes within the plant, including the air separation unit, propane gas unit, protective gas plant, by-product plant, and energy management department. The concluding section reflects on the valuable experience and opportunities provided by the training.
The document summarizes a proposed demonstration project to collect long-term data on the behavior of high burnup nuclear fuel in dry storage. It discusses the history of previous low burnup demonstrations, regulatory concerns about high burnup fuel storage and transportation, and the project plan. The demonstration would load high burnup fuel into a dry storage cask and monitor it over 10+ years to confirm integrity and provide data to support long-term licensing. It outlines the participants, timeline, and deliverables through 2018 with examination of the fuel to occur later.
- Pioneer Energy has developed a portable system that can generate high-purity CO2 and electricity from raw field gas or biomass on-site at oil fields.
- The fully portable system fits on a semi-trailer and can produce 200-1,000 mcf/day of CO2. A prototype has been built and tested.
- The system addresses the lack of available and affordable CO2 for fracking and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) projects. It provides an on-site source of CO2 without the need for pipelines or trucking.
- By using flare gas, a wasted resource, the system also addresses environmental issues. It has the potential to enable more small-
Development of an aqueous ammonia-based post-combustion capture technology fo...Global CCS Institute
To highlight the research and achievements of Australian researchers, the Global CCS Institute with ANLEC R&D will hold a series of webinars throughout 2016. Each webinar highlights a specific ANLEC R&D research project and the relevant report found on the Institute’s website. The fifth webinar of the series looked at the development of an aqueous ammonia-based post-combustion capture technology for Australian conditions.
CSIRO has been developing aqueous ammonia (NH3)-based post-combustion CO2 capture (PCC) technology for its application under Australian conditions since 2008. Previous pilot-plant trials at Delta Electricity’s Munmorah Power Station demonstrated the technical feasibility of the process and confirmed some of the expected benefits. With further support from the Australian Government and ANLEC R&D, CSIRO has worked closely with universities in Australia and China to develop an advanced aqueous NH3-based CO2 capture technology. The advanced technology incorporates a number of innovative features which significantly improve its economic feasibility. This webinar presented the advancements made from a recently completed project funded by ANLEC R&D, and was presented by Dr Hai Yu and Dr Kangkang Li from CSIRO Energy.
Increasing interest by governments worldwide on reducing CO2 released into the atmosphere form a nexus of of opportunity with enhanced oil recovery which could benefit mature oil fields in nearly every country. Overall approximately two-thirds of original oil in place (OOIP) in mature conventional oil fields remains after primary or primary/secondary recovery efforts have taken place. CO2 enhanced oil recovery (CO2 EOR) has an excellent record of revitalizing these mature plays and can dramatically increase ultimate recovery. Since the first CO2 EOR project was initiated in 1972, more than 154 additional projects have been put into operation around the world and about two-thirds are located in the Permian basin and Gulf coast regions of the United States. While these regions have favorable geologic and reservoir conditions for CO2 EOR, they are also located near large natural sources of CO2.
In recent years an increasing number of projects have been developed in areas without natural supplies, and have instead utilized captured CO2 from a variety of anthropogenic sources including gas processing plants, ethanol plants, cement plants, and fertilizer plants. Today approximately 36% of active CO2 EOR projects utilize gas that would otherwise be vented to the atmosphere. Interest world-wide has increased, including projects in Canada, Brazil, Norway, Turkey, Trinidad, and more recently, and perhaps most significantly, in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. About 80% of all energy used in the world comes from fossil fuels, and many industrial and manufacturing processes generate CO2 that can be captured and used for EOR. In this 30 minute presentation a brief history of CO2 EOR is provided, implications for utilizing captured carbon are discussed, and a demonstration project is introduced with an overview of characterization, modeling, simulation, and monitoring actvities taking place during injection of more than a million metric tons (~19 Bcf) of anthropogenic CO2 into a mature waterflood.
Longer versions of the presentation can be requested and can cover details of geologic and seimic characterization, simulation studies, time-lapse monitoring, tracer studies, or other CO2 monitoring technologies.
The document provides guidance on developing carbon capture and storage (CCS) emission estimation methodologies for national greenhouse gas inventories. It outlines that CCS involves capturing CO2 at industrial facilities, transporting it via pipelines or ships, and injecting it into geological storage sites for long-term isolation. Emissions should be reported by country based on where capture, transport, injection and storage occur to provide a complete national estimate. Default emission factors are given for different components of CCS systems to support tier 1 methodology estimates.
Experimental Investigation on Adsorption Capacity of a Variety of Activated C...IJERA Editor
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1. 11/9/99 INTRODUCTION
GRANT 07600-20/G-084
• Background and Assumptions
• Advanced Concept Description
• SCO/GOX Hybrid Testing
• SCH4/GOX Hybrid Testing
• Overall Study Approach
• Mission Identification
• Fuels/Oxidizers/Sources Considered
• Propellant Processing Scenarios
• Rocket Performance Calculations
• Traffic Model Data Sheet
• Phase I Scenarios
• Conclusions To Date
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BACKGROUND AND
ASSUMPTIONS
• Purpose: To Enable Cost-Effective, In Situ Production and Uses of Mars Atmospheric-
Derived Oxidizers and Fuels and to Guide Technology Development and Unique
Hardware Development, Advanced Concept Development and System Analysis Efforts
• Mars-produced Fuels and Oxidizers Will Enhance and/or Enable a Variety of Mars
Exploration/Exploitation Missions by Providing a Very Cost-effective Supply of
Propellants
• Most Cost-Effective Martian Resource Is the Atmosphere (95% CO2), However, Mars
Soil Can Also Provide other ISRU Species (Mg, Al, etc.) and Abundances (H2O)
• Atmospheric CO2 Can Be Easily Processed and Converted to CO, C and O2
• Small Amount of H2O Can Be Converted to H2 and O2, and N2, and Ar Are Also
Available from the Atmosphere -- with these Elements, There Are Many Propellant
Combinations Possible
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BACKGROUND AND
ASSUMPTIONS (CONT.)
• Ground Transport Systems Include: Automated Unmanned Roving Vehicles,
Personal Vehicles, Two-Person Unpressurized Rovers, Manned Pressurized
Transport Rovers, and Larger Cargo Transports
• Flight Vehicles Include: Mars Sample Return Vehicles, Unmanned and Manned
Surface-To-Surface “Ballistic Hoppers”, Surface-To-Orbit Vehicles,
Interplanetary Transport Vehicles, Powered Balloons, Winged Aerocraft, Single-
Person Rocket Backpacks, and Single-Person Rocket Platforms
• Auxiliary Power Systems Include: Brayton Cycle Turbines and Fuel Cells for
Small Mars Outposts
• Implementation of this Architecture Will Also Greatly Support Logistics & Base
Operations by Providing a Reliable and Simple Way to Store Solar or Nuclear
Generated Energy
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ADVANCED CONCEPT
DESCRIPTION
• It Is Believed That by Using the Baseline C/O System, in the Proper Fuel Form (CO Solid; C
Solid) That Significant Economic Dividends Are Possible for Future Mars Base Activity
• The Production of O and CO through Solid State Electrolysis Appears to Be Well in Hand by
Dr. Sridhar of the University of Arizona -- Hardware Is Now Being Prepared to Fly to Mars for
an ISRU Demonstration
• ORBITEC Has Demonstrated Successful Hot Firings of Advanced Cryogenic Solid Hybrid
Rocket Engines, Including: Solid CO, Solid H2, Solid O2, Solid CH4, and Solid C2H2
• CO Gas Can Be Directly and Quickly Frozen to a Solid Hybrid Fuel Grain Below the Triple
Point Temperature (68 K) by Using Cooled LOX (With the Low Pressure of the Mars
Atmosphere (4.5 To 11.4 Mm Hg, This Is Very Easy-@ 11.4 Mm LOX Will Be at 63 K, and @6
Mm LOX Will Be at 60 K) as the Freezing Fluid and Oxidizer in a Cryogenic Hybrid Engine
• Focusing on the Innovative and Revolutionary Use of Solid CO and C as Fuels with LOX in
Hybrid Rockets and Power System Applications, but Have Broadened Scope to Include:
SCH4/LOX, LCH4/LOX, SC2H2/LOX, LH2/SOX, LH2/LOX, SH2-HEDM/LOX, Mg-Al/CO2 and
other Secondary Derivative Propellants That May Have Significant Storability Advantages (e.g.,
H2O2, CH3OH)
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SCO/GOX HYBRID
TESTING
• ORBITEC Has Been Very Active in Developing
Advanced Cryogenic Hybrid Rocket Technology and
Has Been the Only Organization in the World that
Has Test Fired Solid CO Hybrid
• On January 29, 1998, ORBITEC Performed the First
Ever Test Firing of a Solid CO/GOX Propellant
Combination in the ORBITEC Mark-II Cryogenic
Hybrid Rocket Engine
• 100 Grams of Solid CO Was Frozen Onto the Inside
of the Cylindrical Chamber of the Engine and LHe
was Used to Freeze and Cool the CO for the Test
• The Freezing Pressure Was on the Order of 1 Torr
and the Freezing Process Took 29 Minutes
• Based on Previous Experience, We Estimate that the
CO Was Approximately 10 K Just Prior to the Test
Firing
• Three Tests Have Been Conducted to Date
ORBITEC’s Mark II Cryogenic Hybrid Rocket
Engine
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SUMMARY OF
ORBITEC CRYOGENIC
HYBRID REGRESSION RATE DATA
SH2/GOX
SOX/GH2: r = 0.24GO
0.47
SOX/GH2 - A Control: r = 0.097GO
0.33
SCH4/GOX: r = 0.29GO
0.77
SCH4-7.5% Al/GOX: r = 0.17GO
0.89
HTPB/GOX: r = 0.015GO
0.68
Ref.: R.A. Fredrick
SOX/GH2 - B Control r = 0.17GO
0.22
1
0.1
0.01
0.001
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
Average Oxygen or Hydrogen Mass Flux (g/cm2 - sec)
Average Regression Rate (cm/sec)
SOX/GH2
SOX/GH2 - A Control
SOX/GH2 - B Control
SCH4/GOX
SCH4-7.5% Al/GOX, singlet injector
SCH4-15% Al/GOX, singlet injector
SCH4-15% Al/GOX, showerhead inj.
SCH4-30% Al/GOX, singlet injector
SH2/GOX
SC2H2/GOX
HTPB/GOX
SCO/GOX
SC2H2/GOX
SCO/GOX
r=0.062Go
0.27
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PRESSURE-TIME AND O/F-TIME
TRACES FOR SCO/GOX FIRINGS
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
-4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Time (standard run seconds)
Pressure (psia)
Red-Line
Shut Down
Test 1
Test 3
Test 2
2
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
-4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Time (standard run seconds)
O/F Ratio
Test 1
Test 3
Test 2
O/F=0.57 (stoich)
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CONCLUSIONS
REACHED FROM
FIRST SCO/GOX TESTS
• SCO Can Be Easily Formed in a Solid Grain from the Gas Phase
• Grain Appears Structurally Sound
• No Indications of Grain Slipping During Burns Were Noticed
• SCO Burns Very Well with GOX – It Has Been One of the Smoothest Burning
Cryogenic Solids That ORBITEC Has Tested
• Pressure Change with Time Was Primarily Due to the Increase in Area as the Grain
Regressed; Some Contribution to the Increase in Grain Temperature Is Also Believed
a Contributor
• Optimum O/F Ratio Was Easily Achieved the First Time Tried
• Tests Show Great Promise for the SCO/LOX Propellant Combination for Use as a
Mars Sample Return and a Wide Variety of Mars Exploration Applications
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SCH4/GOX HYBRID
PROPULSION TESTS
• ORBITEC Has Also Completed Work to Design, Build, and Test a Solid Methane/GOX Hybrid
Rocket Engine
• Total of 24 Successful Test Firings Were Performed
• Largest SCH4 Grain Fired Had a Mass of 120 g
• Highest Steady Chamber Pressure Attained Was 240 Psia, and Highest Oxygen Mass Flow Rate
Injected into the Engine Was 35 g/sec
200
150
100
50
0
-2 0 2 4 6 8
Time (standard run seconds)
Chamber Pressure (psia)
G30-H037 (60 g)
G30-H038 (80 g)
G30-H044 (100 g)
200
150
100
50
0
15 g/s
7.2 g/s
0 4 8 12 16
Time (standard run seconds)
Pressure (psia)
3.6 g/s
Pressure Curves for SCH4/GOX Firings, Showing Effect of Grain Size and Varying Oxygen Flow Rate
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OVERALL STUDY
APPROACH
Fuel/Oxidizer Scenarios Defined
1. Select Fuel/Oxidizer Combination
2. Determine Planetary Source
3. Develop Processing Scenario
Vehicles/Systems
Defined
1. Space Transport
2. Ground Transport
3. Auxiliary Power
4. Other
Mission Model
Development
1. Early Exploration
2. Low Exploitation
3. Medium Exploitation
4. High Exploitation
Assignment of Vehicles/Systems
to Missions
Establishment of Vehicle/System
Traffic/Use Model
Cost/Benefit Model
Analysis
1. Parametric Source
Launch Cost
2. Recurring Cost
3. Recurring and Non-
Recurring Cost
Results Review &
Sensitivity Study
Consider Other
Combinations to
Lower Cost Further
Develop More
Efficient Fuel/
Oxidizer Families
Final Recommendations for
ISRU Fuel/Oxidizer
Technology Development for
Mars Exploration/Exploitation
13. 11/9/99 MISSION IDENTIFICATION
GRANT 07600-20/G-084
• Scientific Exploration & Research
• Auxiliary Power/Emergency Power
• Commercial Exploration
• Live Support
• Terraforming
• Waste/Trash Management
• Infrastructure Construction
• Health Care/Maintenance
• Agriculture/Farming
• Virtual Travel Market
• Manufacturing/Industrial Activities
• Resource Mining
• Weather/Environmental
• Communications Navigation Services
• Surveying/Mapping
• Personal Transportation
• Package/Mail Delivery/Package Delivery/Product Delivery/Food Delivery/Goods/Services/Cargo
• Government Activity/Law Enforcement/Emergency Rescue/Response
• Launch/Space Transport Satellite/Earth Cargo Launch/Space Transport
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EXAMPLE OF MISSION
DEFINITION
Mission Category: Scientific Exploration and Research
Mission/Submission Scope? # of Crew/
Robotic
Mission
Duration
Distance from
Base (km)
Travel
Time
Payload
Mass (kg)
Vehicle Type
Required
Past/Current Life on Mars – search for evidence of past life, geology of the planet, ice at
poles or permafrost (tools, sample boxes, life support, rover, sample rocks/dust, measure
seismic activity)
2/Robotic
2/Robotic
2/Robotic
1-5 days
1 day
3-7 days
4000 km
500 km
10,000 km
Minutes
Hours
Minutes
300
300
300
Ballistic Flight
Ground
Ballistic Flight
Meteorology – study/characterize atmosphere, dust storms, other weather Delivery Vehicle
Phenomena (temperate, pressure, wind velocity, solar radiation, humidity) Recovery Vehicle
Sounding Rocket
Robotic
Robotic
Robotic
1 day
1 day
< day
10,000 km
10,000 km
? altitude
Minutes
Minutes
Minutes
10
10
2
Ballistic Flight
Ballistic Flight
Ballistic Flight
Astronomy – any orbiting systems supplied from Earth
- any ground-based systems located at base, so no requirement
for transport
Solar Monitoring – located at base, so no need for transport
Other Science – study meteorites, characterize poles 2/Robotic
2/Robotic
2/Robotic
1-5 days
1 day
3-7 days
4000 km
500 km
10,000 km
Minutes
Hours
Minutes
200
50
200
Ballistic Flight
Ground
Ballistic Flight
Mars Moon Exploration
(landing equipment, tools similar to the search for life/geology mission)
3/Robotic 1 week Moon Orbits Hours 100 Flight vehicle
Mission to Asteroid Belt 3/Robotic Months Asteroid Belt Hours 100 Flight vehicle
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FUELS/OXIDERS/SOURCES
CONSIDERED
Source Space
Transport
Ground
Transport
Aerocraft Powered
Fuel / Balloon
Oxidizer Earth Mars Moon
Solid
Cryo -
Hybrid
Liquid
Bi -
Prop
Brayton Fuel
Cell Brayton Fuel
Cell Brayton Fuel
Cell
CO / O2
C / O2
CH4 / O2 H H
C2H2 / O2 H H
CH3OH /
H2O2
H H
H2 / O2 H HO SOX
CO2 / MgAl M
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PROPELLANT PROCESSING
SCENARIOS
1. All Earth-Supplied Hydrogen and Oxygen
2. Earth-Supplied Hydrogen, Oxygen from the Mars Atmosphere
3. Moon-Supplied Hydrogen and Oxygen
4. All Mars-Supplied Hydrogen and Oxygen from H2O in the Atmosphere or Soil/Dust
5. Methane Made from Earth-Supplied Hydrogen, Carbon and Oxygen from Mars
Atmosphere
6. Methane Made from Mars-Supplied Hydrogen, Carbon and Oxygen from Mars
Atmosphere
7. CO and O Made from the Mars Atmosphere
8. C and O Made from the Mars Atmosphere
9. CO2 from the Mars Atmosphere and Metal from Mars Regolith
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PERFORMANCE CALCULATIONS
FOR SELECTED PROPELLANTS
• CEA Code Used to Calculate the
Propellant Performances
• Combinations Include:
– SCO/LOX
– C/LOX
– SCH4/LOX
– SC2H2/LOX
– LH2/LOX
– CH3OH/H2O2
– Mg/CO2
18. 11/9/99 SCO/LOX
GRANT 07600-20/G-084
300
280
260
240
220
200
180
160
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3
O/F Ratio
Specific Impulse (sec)
500 psia, 100:1 exp. to vac
100 psia, 20:1 exp. to vac
500 psia, 100:1 exp. to 10 torr
100 psia, 20:1 exp. to 10 torr
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CARBON/LOX
340
330
320
310
300
290
280
270
260
250
240
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
O/F Ratio
Specific Impulse (sec)
500 psia, 100:1 exp. to vac
100 psia, 20:1 exp. to vac
500 psia, 100:1 exp. to 10 torr
100 psia, 20:1 exp. to 10 torr
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410
400
390
380
370
360
350
340
330
320
310
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
O/F Ratio
Specific Impulse (sec)
500 psia, 100:1 exp. to vac
100 psia, 20:1 exp. to vac
500 psia, 100:1 exp. to 10 torr
100 psia, 20:1 exp. to 10 torr
21. 11/9/99 LH2/LOX
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460
440
420
400
380
360
340
320
300
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
O/F Ratio
Specific Impulse (sec)
500 psia, 100:1 exp. to vac
100 psia, 20:1 exp. to vac
500 psia, 100:1 exp. to 10 torr
100 psia, 20:1 exp. to 10 torr
22. 11/9/99 SC2H2/LOX
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410
400
390
380
370
360
350
340
330
320
310
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
O/F Ratio
Specific Impulse (sec)
500 psia, 100:1 exp. to vac
100 psia, 20:1 exp. to vac
500 psia, 100:1 exp. to 10 torr
100 psia, 20:1 exp. to 10 torr
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GRANT 07600-20/G-084
360
350
340
330
320
310
300
290
280
270
260
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
O/F Ratio
Specific Impulse (sec)
500 psia, 100:1 exp. to vac
100 psia, 20:1 exp. to vac
500 psia, 100:1 exp. to 10 torr
100 psia, 20:1 exp. to 10 torr
24. 11/9/99 Mg/CO2
GRANT 07600-20/G-084
240
230
220
210
200
190
180
170
160
150
140
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
O/F Ratio
Specific Impulse (sec)
500 psia, 100:1 exp. to vac
100 psia, 20:1 exp. to vac
500 psia, 100:1 exp. to 10 torr
100 psia, 20:1 exp. to 10 torr
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PHASE I
ANALYSIS SENARIOS
TO ASSESS COST/BENEFIT
• MAV Replacement for Mars Sample Return Mission
• Ballistic Surface Hopper, Assuming H/O, CO/O, CH4/O,
C/O and Single Stage, 1870 Kg Payload, Fly to 500, 1000
Km Distances
• Rover/Transporter to 300 Km Distance Once Per Day,
Using Fuel Cell or Brayton Cycle
• Outpost Chemical Power Using Fuel Cell or Brayton
Cycle and H/O, CO/O, CH4/O, CH3OH/O
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FUEL NEEDS
FOR A 300 KM, TEN-HOUR
TURBINE-POWERED, ROVER MISSION
•Rover Mass Kept Constant for all Fuels
•Turbine Efficiency of 65% for all Fuels
•100 kg Mass Penalty Assessed for Exhaust Recovery System
•Payload of 1000 kg
Fuel Type H2/O2 CH4/O2 CO/O2
Fuel Use, Exhaust
113* 154 (13*) 249
Recovered (kg)
Fuel Use, Exhaust
Not Recovered
(kg)
104* 142 (12*) 223
*Mass Supplied from Earth or Moon as Hydrogen
33. GRANT 07600-20/G-084
11/9/99
FUEL REQUIREMENTS FOR
POWER ASSUMING 70%
OVERALL EFFICIENCY
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
Power Requirements (kWh/day)
Fuel Mass (kg/day)
CO/O2
CH4/O2
H2/O2
)
34. 11/9/99 CONCLUSIONS TO DATE
GRANT 07600-20/G-084
ISRU Will be a Significant Benefit to the Mars Program
SCO/LOX Propellant System is likely good for Short Ballistic Hops and Wide Use in Ground Systems; Will
Require Staging or Other Propellant Saving Measures for Large Orbital Operations
Improving Mass Fraction Helps Lower Performance Systems
Cryogenic Solid Grains Can Be Made and Stored in Mars Propellant Facilities
CH4/LOX Propellants Are Excellent for Large Orbital Operations
Carbon/LOX and Acetylene/LOX Hybrids Also Are Excellent for More Demanding Missions
H2/O2 Systems would be Best Suited for High-Performance Missions, If Mars Can Supply Water
Large Cargo Transport Best Accommodated by Ground Transport Vehicles; Ballistic Rocket Flight Makes
Sense for High Priority Missions
O/F Choice Can Make a Significant Cost-Benefit Difference
For Ground-based Systems, Hydrogen or Metal Containing Exhaust Can and Should Be Recovered; CO2 Can
Be Released
Consider Savings Attributed to Wings, Aeroshells, Parachutes, etc.
Likely Need Nuclear Power Systems in Many Sizes
The Analysis Approach is a Complex Problem
Need to Do a Reasonable Concept Design on Vehicles and Process Equipment to Arrive at Correct Answer