EXTRUSION PROCESSES, FEEDSTOCK MATERIALS, CONDUCTIVE MATERIALS AND/OR ASSEMBLIES (iEdison No. 0685901-13-0018)
This document describes the composition and method for manufacturing aluminum/carbon composites with ultra-high conductivity. Solid phase processing techniques such as shear assisted processing and extrusion, direct extrusion, hot forging, and pultrusion can be used to make the aluminum/carbon composites. Carbon used to make the ultra-high conductivity materials is in the form of allotropes such as graphite, graphene, buckyballs, carbon nanotubes as well as quantum dots. The composites can contain carbon in the range of 0 - 1 wt.% and demonstrate electrical conductivity and ampacity (current density) greater than that of aluminum at 20 - 500 degrees C. They also demonstrate temperature coefficient of resistance lower than that of pure aluminum.
Solar Thermochemical Processing System and Method (iEdison No. 0685901-11-0013)
The purpose of the invention is to capture concentrated solar radiation, converting the energy to chemical energy. This is accomplished by operating a high temperature endothermic reaction such as methane steam reforming where the heat of reaction is largely or completely provided by solar energy.
Alcohol Synthesis from CO or CO2
Conversion of syngas to EtOH has never been demonstrated commercially. The challenge is to gain high selectivity to ethanol while still maintain high single pass conversion. This invention is related to selective ethanol production using microchannel reactor. Several process concepts, microchannel reactor configurations and catalyst formulations are described. It is expected that high CO conversion and selectivity to EtOH can be achieved by using catalytic microchannel reactor
MOTION CONTROL APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR NON-STATIONARY MONITORING AND/OR DIRECTIONAL POINTING SYSTEMS SUCH AS RADAR SYSTEMS (iEdison No. 0685901-23-0238)
The invention is designed to both oriented a radar antenna to any point in the sky and stabilize against floating platform motion. A key feature of the radar system is it mechanical leverage system: slider-crank lever coupled to a front mount cross-roller bearing, which performs a similar function as a swash plate in a helicopter rotor hub assembly. In combination with industrial grade solenoid actuators enable the system to an unparalleled platform compensation that enable radar scanning strategies in rough seas. The second key feature is the versatility for off-the-self radar transmission product integration. This will serve has a cost-effective means for existing radar user to retro-fit this actuation/stabilization system for the user's preferred radar brand (e.g., Furuno…).
Downhole Fluid Injection Systems CO2 Sequestration Methods and Hydrocarbon Material Recovery Methods
A down borehole injection tool is described for injecting a microemulsion of liquid CO2 and H2O into a porous formation. The tool is capable of combining a variable ratio of H2O and CO2 into a microemulsion from two separate components: H2O and liquid CO2. The microemulsion is generated by shearing off microscopic droplets of liquid CO2 in a high pressure channel of H2O. The shearing action produces a homogenous dense stream of discrete droplets of liquid CO2 in H2O. The mixture is subsequently blended and transported from the injector by the high pressure water into the target formation. The injection tool is designed to accommodate an inlet for H2O and liquid CO2, which are typically stored above ground. Surface pumps are used to produce the required pressure for both the H2O and CO2. Once the H2O-CO2 microemulsion is generated, it exits the injection tool vertically in a radial pattern covering the length of the target formation. Inflatable packers are used to isolate the target formation in either an open borehole or a cased bore hole with perforated intervals.
Methods for Associating or Dissociating Guest Materials with a Metal Organic Framework, Systems for Associating or Dissociating Guest Materials Within a Series of Metal Organic Frameworks and Gas Separation Assemblies
We propose to develop a new scrubber based on MOCS that capture CO2 from post and pre-combustion gas streams that are superior to existing commercial technologies. Preliminary results on pure organic solids sorbents indicate significant economic advantage over exisisting technology used in IGCC power plants. The goal of this project will be to characterize the sorbent materials at the laboratory scale to determine economic feasibility for capture of CO2 from post and pre-combustion gas streams.
PEPTIDE AND PROTEIN BIOMARKERS FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS
A method for identifying persons with increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes mellitus, or having type I diabetes mellitus, utilizing selected biomarkers described herein either alone or in combination. The present disclosure allows for broad based, reliable, screening of large population bases. Also provided are arrays and kits that can be used to perform such methods.
METHODS AND TOOLS FOR FRICTION EXTRUSION OF COMPOSITE EXTRUDATES (iEdison No. 0685901-22-0003, ARPA-E)
Sponge iron is an intermediate product from direct reduction ironmaking (DRI) process, which has much lower carbon emission compared with conventional blast furnace ironmaking. In currently steel industry process, sponge iron is fed into electric arc furnace (EAF) to be melted, purified, followed with addition of alloying elements, including carbon, to make steels. We demonstrate the process of directly making Fe-based alloys from sponge iron without adding greenhouse gas-emitting ingredient, namely carbon and its associated products. In addition, such process will eliminate the energy-intensive melting step in steelmaking, saving energy and indirectly reduce emission. Such process also takes advantage of wastes in steelmaking process, namely SiO2 and Al2O3 impurities contained in iron ore, and incorporates them as strengthening phases in so-produced Fe-based alloys.