ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER (EERC) Nonprofit branch - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER (EERC) Nonprofit branch - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER (EERC) Nonprofit branch of the University of North Dakota focused on energy and environmental solutions. More than 254,000 square feet of state- of-the-art laboratory, demonstration, and office
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER (EERC)
- Nonprofit branch of the University of
North Dakota focused on energy and environmental solutions.
- More than 254,000 square feet of state-
- f-the-art laboratory, demonstration, and
- ffice space.
EERC
Heart of North Dakota Energy Industry
EERC EXPERIENCE
Oil Natural gas Coal Wind Biomass Carbon management Water
WORKING TOGETHER
GOAL 1 – REACH 2 (OR 3!) MILLION BARRELS OF OIL PER DAY IN NORTH DAKOTA
www.dmr.nd.gov
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NEAR-TERM CONVENTIONAL CO2 EOR OPPORTUNITIES
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BETTER CHARACTERIZATION / ENHANCED RECOVERY
GOAL 2 – MAXIMIZE AGRICULTURE AND ENERGY SYNERGIES
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GREENHOUSES AND FERTILIZER
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BIOFUELS
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GOAL 3 – MAXIMIZE THE USE OF NATURAL GAS
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EFFICIENTLY USE PRODUCED GAS & PETROCHEMICALS
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petroleumonline.com
EXPAND NATURAL GAS COVERAGE, DEVELOP STORAGE AND EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES
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GOAL 4 – ELIMINATE PIPELINE LEAKS
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Chips in the cement Wellbore Casing Cement Formation Main Transceiver (Transmitter + Receiver)
Wellhead sensors
Asphaltenes (EPR) Corrosion ions (EPR) Metal particles (EPR) MNP Tracer (EPR) Oil, Water, Gas (Radar) Temp, Pressure
THz Gas Sensor
(H2S, CO2, ..)
Wellhead Mass-Spec
(1<amu<4000)
Temperature)Sensor) Microchips)
Micro-Sensors for Temperature Mapping in Geothermal Fractures
Micro-Sensors for Fracture Mapping
NANOSENSORS
Courtesy of Rice University
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NEW PARTNERSHIP
λ0/2 = 150 μm at 1 THz Antenna Processor (M0 in 40 nm) L = 85 μm
Courtesy of Rice University
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GOAL 5 – ENHANCE RELIABILITY AND ENERGY EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES
http://northamericanshalemagazine.com
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ENERGY PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION LINES
GOAL 6 – MAXIMIZE NORTH DAKOTA’S 25 BILLION TONS OF COAL ENERGY
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RARE-EARTH ELEMENTS, ACTIVATED CARBON, CARBON FIBER (Value added!)
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GOAL 7 – EDUCATE THE WORLD!
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SUMMARY
- Our partners (you!) are critical to our success.
- We look forward to the opportunities ahead!
- Together we can make North Dakota an energy superpower
and lead us toward Energy Dominance!
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Energy & Environmental Research Center University of North Dakota 15 North 23rd Street, Stop 9018 Grand Forks, ND 58202-9018 www.undeerc.org 701.261.0373
- Dr. Brian P. Kalk