Corrosion Science and Technology Group
Materials Science & Technology Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Post Office Box 2008, Mail Stop 6156
One Bethel Valley Road
Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831-6156
865-574-6945
howellm1@ornl.gov
Key Strengths:
- Twenty plus years of hands-on ability and experience in the design, fabrication, commissioning, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of one of a kind complex scientific research equipment which includes associated instrument controls, data acquisition systems, and mechanical hardware.
- Specific related experience with high-pressure, high-temperature environmental effects test facilities, Liquid metals experimental systems, and ultra high-vacuum systems. *Critical design considerations due to hazards involved with each of the above listed items.
Current/Recent R&D Responsibilities:
- Determine effects on fiber-reinforced ceramic composites, combustion liners, and bond coated materials within highly aggressive environments to include water vapor, hyrdrogen, methane, and other mixed gases, for use in the next generation of engines used in industrial and utility power generation and cogeneration.
- Materials tested in high pressure and high temperature experimental systems.
- Research and technology development of materials to include intermetallics, oxide-dispersion strengthened alloys, modified steels, metallic and ceramic coatings which contribute to the advancement of fossil energy technologies .
- Materials tested in oxidizing and sulfidizing environments.
- (Fusion Energy) Liquid metal (Lithium, Sodium, etc.) capsule test to resolve material compatability issues.
Education:
- A.S. ( mechanical engineering technology)
- B.S. ( accounting)
Publications:
- Wilson, D. F. Howell, M. DeVan, J. H, "Materials corrosion in ammonia/solid heat pump working media"
- Wilson, D. F. DeVan, J. H. Howell, M., "High-temperature thermal storage systems for advanced solar receivers materials selection"
- DeVan, J. H. Hsu, H. S. Howell, M., "Sulfidation/oxidation properties of iron-based alloys containing niobium and aluminum"
- Hsu, H. S. DeVan, J. H Howell, M., "Equilibrium solubilities of LiFeO2 and (Li,K) 2CrO4 in molten alkali carbonates at 650°C"
