Fossil Energy Program Accomplishments
MATERIALS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
NDE used to assess thermal barrier coatings
New technique for applying thermal barrier coatings under development
New work focuses on materials needs for USC steam cycle turbine
Interest grows for fibrils in commercial applications
Expanded exposure and property analyses part of characterization of improved refractory for slagging gasifiers
Work At ARC Focuses on Improved Refractory for Slagging Gasifiers
FUEL CELLS AND FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
Low-cost method for sealing ceramic and metallic components in electrochemical devices developed
Lara-Curzio receives 2003 Richard M. Fulrath Award
High-density infrared process facilitates the application of coatings to wide variety of surfaces
Trade Study for Integrating Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Modules
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS SUPPORT
COAL COMBUSTION RESEARCH
Computer simulations promise more efficient fluidized-bed reactors
OIL AND GAS RESEARCH
Use of enzyme catalysts to upgrade heavy crude oils studied
Development of tool to predict water-soluble organic content in brines from deep-well oil production in progress
NATURAL GAS AND CARBON SEQUESTRATION
Work investigates removal of mercury from coal
FUELS SUPPLIES MODELING

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