Sustainable Production and Utilization R&D

David W. DePaoli
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
P.O.Box 2008
1 Bethel Valley Road
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6181
865-574-6817
865-241-4829
depaolidw@ornl.gov

CURRENT PROJECTS:

1. Monitoring of Geologic CO2 Sequestration Using Isotopes and PF Tracers
   › Contact: Tommy Phelps, phelpstj@ornl.gov, 865.574.7290
   › For More Information About the Southeastern Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership
   › Presentation
   › For More About the Carbon Sequestration Regional Partnerships
   
   
2. Hydrate Formation and Dissociation via Depressurization in Simulated and Field Samples
   › Contact: Tommy Phelps, phelpstj@ornl.gov, 865.574.7290
   › Fact Sheet
   › ORNL's Gas Hydrate Research Page
   › Presentation
   

COMPLETED PROJECTS:

1. Enhancing Carbon Sequestration & Reclamation of Degraded Lands
   › Contact: Anthony Palumbo, palumboav@ornl.gov, 865.576.8002
   › Fact Sheet
   
   
2. Characterization of Ethanol Synthesis Catalysts (with LSU)
   › Contact: Steve Overbury, overburysh@ornl.gov, 865.574.5040
   › Fact Sheet
   
   
3. Analysis of Membranes for Hydrogen Separation (with Pall Corporation)
   › Contact: James Hemrick, hemrickjg@ornl.gov, 865.776.0758
   › 2009 Project Kick-off Presentation
   › 2010 NETL CO2 Capture Technology Meeting Presentation
   
   
4. Biomineralization for Carbon Sequestration
   › Contact: Tommy Phelps, phelpstj@ornl.gov, 865.574.7290
   
   
5. Enhanced Practical Photosynthesis Carbon Dioxide Mitigation
   › Contact: Jeff Muhs
   › Fact Sheet
   
   
6. Mesoscale Characterization of Natural and Synthetic Gas Hydrates
   › Contact: Claudia Rawn, rawncj@ornl.gov, 865.574.3184
   › Fact Sheet
   
   
7. Geologic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide
   › Contact: David Cole
   › Fact Sheet
   
   
8. Biogeochemical Remediation of Ammonia Discharges from Power Plants
   › Contact: Tommy Phelps, phelpstj@ornl.gov, 865.574.7290
   
   
9. Coal Biomodification to Reduce Mercury Emissions
   › Contact: Abhijeet Borole, borolea@ornl.gov, 865.576.7421
   › Fact Sheet
   
   
10. Effects of Temperature and Gas Mixing on Formation Pressure, CO2 Sequestration, and Methane Production in Underground Coal Beds
    › Contact: James Blencoe
    
    
11. Strategies for Controlling Coal Permeability in CO2-enhanced CBM Recovery
    › Contact: David Cole
    
    
    
    

CAPABILITIES

ORNL has extensive capabilities in groundwater modeling. ORNL has developed expertise and tools in multiphase flow and biogeochemical modeling based on intense research efforts related to DOE Oak Ridge Reservation contaminated sites and other sites. More information here.