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Nutrients management for biofuel production from switchgrass [abstract]
(2009)
Due to the rising need to find alternative fuel sources, much attention has been given to biofuel
in the recent past. Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) is one of the prospective plants for cellulosic
ethanol production. For ...
Studies of Missouri Wind Power Potential Using Tall Tower Observations [abstract]
(2009)
Since 2006 The University of Missouri has conducted wind observations on tall towers at eleven
sites around the State. The research is aimed at directly measuring the winds at heights at which
utility scale wind turbines ...
Nitrogen management for biofuel production from sweet sorghum [abstract]
(2009)
The energy crisis is one of the most challenging problems humankind is facing today. Therefore,
it is important to find ways to meet the need. To achieve this goal, sweet sorghum (Sorghum
bicolor) is holding promise for ...
Efficient and Reliable Energy Solutions for MU [abstract]
(2009)
Highly reliable and cost effective utilities are essential for the University of Missouri (MU) to achieve its academic, research, and outreach missions. MU's Campus Facilities - Energy Management department focuses on three ...
Addressing the Concerns of Grid Integration of Large Wind Farms [abstract]
(2009)
In the past, the total installed wind power capacity was a small fraction of the power system and continuous connection of the wind farm to the grid was not a major concern.
At the present time, wind power enjoys the ...
Enhanced Oil Recovery from Shallow Depths Through the Use of Tight Radius Lateral Drilling [abstract]
(2009)
There are many heavy oil fields in the world where the oil does not easily flow to the well and conventional production is thereby limited, or currently not economically viable. Missouri alone has billions of barrels of ...
The Potentials and Promises of the Future Way of Computing for Smart Grids [abstract]
(2009)
The electric power network of today is a complex adaptive system under semi-autonomous distributed control at the generation, transmission and distribution systems. It is spatially and/or temporally complex, nonconvex, ...
Scheduling Plug-in Vehicles in the Vehicle-to-Grid Concept [abstract]
(2009)
With the President Obama's energy plan to put one million of plug-in hybrid vehicles on the road by 2015, these vehicles will be a large source of energy storage. The batteries on these vehicles can either provide power ...
The Coming Problems with Fossil Fuel Supply [abstract]
(2009)
It is increasing recognized that the world production of oil is reaching a peak in terms of absolute levels of production, and that, due to supply limitations, is unlikely ever to reach a level of even 90 million barrels ...
Microalgae-Derived Biofuels and Bioproducts: Integration of Algal Feedstock Production and Biorefinery Processes [abstract]
(2009)
Multidisciplinary collaborative research program was created in order to develop innovative technologies for the economical and sustainable production of biofuels and other bioproducts from microalgae. Fast growing microalgae ...
Reduction in the Energy Cost of Minerals through at-the-face Comminution and Separation of Mineral and Waste [abstract]
(2009)
High-pressure waterjets penetrate into material through the pressurization and growth of small cracks within the target surface. In mineral ores the individual grains of the constituent components are defined by the grain ...
The Use of Modulated Light to Enhance Oil Production from Algae in an Underground Environment [abstract]
(2009)
The production of bio-fuel from algae is one of the few remaining potential sustainable resources that continue to show considerable potential for fuel production (the others include cellulosic ethanol, sugar cane ethanol, ...
Enhanced Production of Geothermal Heat through the Reaming of Underground Wells in the Production Zone [abstract]
(2009)
In order to extract heat from the high temperature rocks that lie relatively close to the surface in different parts of the world, wells must first be drilled down into those rocks. Once the wells are established then ...
Unconventional Gas Production from Thin Coal Seams [abstract]
(2009)
The need for enhanced natural gas production is made evident by the increasingly large percentage of the electrical power that is produced from this source (at present 25%). While this resource can be extracted from a ...
An integrated approach to use genetic resources for resurrection plants to enhance drought tolerance in breeding-extension programs [abstract]
(2009)
The ultimate goals of this project are to gain a basic understanding of the unique gene and gene regulatory networks that are necessary and sufficient for vegetative tissues to withstand dehydration and then rapidly recover ...
MU Extension - Developing Rural Missouri's Energy Independence & Economic Viability [abstract]
(University of Missouri Extension, 2009)
The central objective of the MU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resource Program is to improve quality of life, enhance the economic viability, and protect the environment for all Missourians through research-based ...
Multi-Laser Technology for Clean Energy Applications: Remote Detection and Nano/ Micro Fabrication [abstract]
(2009)
A new class of science and technology is being developed at Missouri S&T using multiple lasers to study the fundamentals of laser-material interaction and laser-based micro/nano fabrication. The new technology integrates ...
Spatial Analysis of Woody Biomass for Bioenergy Production in Missouri [abstract]
(2009)
Before regional economic and environmental impacts from combining renewable energy production and sustained forest management can be assessed, one must first be able to spatially determine how much woody biomass is located ...
MU's Energy Conservation Success [abstract]
(2009)
Highly reliable and cost effective utilities are essential for the University of Missouri (MU) to achieve its academic, research, and outreach missions. MU's Campus Facilities - Energy Management department focuses on ...
50 Gallons per Mile? What is the Water Footprint of Biofuels? [abstract]
(2009)
Inexpensive and clean water is an overriding global challenge of the Millennium Development Goals of the United Nations. This challenge is being intensified by the increasing demand for biomass-derived fuels (i.e., biofuels) ...