A Cost Effective Multi-Spectral Scanner for Natural Gas Detection
The objective of this project is to design, fabricate and field demonstrate a cost effective, multi-spectral scanner for natural gas leak detection in transmission and distribution pipelines. Laboratory and field
evaluations of the scanner will be conducted to demonstrate feasibility of the system. The scanner is being designed to detect leaks at a distance of approximately 50 f... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-03NT41857 | Project State: IN |
A Low Cost GPR Gas Pipe & Leak Detector
The recipient will develop and commercialize a low-cost, easy to use Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) instrument for locating natural gas pipes and leaks. The work will result in the development of a pre-production prototype instrument. The instrument will be tested in real-world situations and will be brought into commercial production. The goal is to provide an instrument whose ... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-01NT41317 | Project State: NH |
Acoustic Detecting and Locating Gas Pipeline Infringement
The objective of this project is to develop a centralized and automated acoustic monitoring system to detect leaks and infringements on high-pressure natural gas distribution and transmission pipeline systems across the United States.... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-02NT41324 | Project State: WV |
Brine Disposal in the NE
This is a system study for brine disposal by injection for developing salt cavern natural gas storage in areas without ocean brine disposal. The geology of potential injection formations will be determined to understand the rock properties of target hydrogeologic units on a regional geologic scale. This will be accomplished by determination of rock properties from core, correlatin... Read more >
| Project ID: FEW02-011307 | Project State: NM |
CAES Monitoring to Support RMRCT
This project will provide demonstration-scale data for establishing the potential for full-scale deployment and commercialization of Refrigerated-Mined Rock Cavern Technology (RMRCT), a technology that has been developed conceptually [Advanced Underground Gas Storage Concepts: Refrigerated-Mined Cavern Storage; Department of Energy (DOE) Contract No. DE-AC26-97FT34349]. Measureme... Read more >
| Project ID: FEW02-011302 | Project State: NM |
Capacitive Tomography for the Location of Plastic Pipe
GTI proposes the following project plan to meet the objective of producing a prototype of a capacitive tomography imaging sensor. The sensor will take the form of a flat plate or mat which can be laid on the ground. It will be able to provide low-resolution images of inclusions in the soil volume beneath the sensor. A successful demonstration of a stand-alone array will complete... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-01NT41161 | Project State: IL |
Cavern Roof Stability for Natural Gas Storage in Bedded Salt
The objective of this project is to develop an improved design criterion that can be used to assess the long-term geotechnical integrity of natural gas storage caverns in bedded salt. Preventing collapse of the roof is the most critical issue for storage caverns in bedded salt. The key to preventing a roof collapse is to maintain a competent layer of salt above the cavern. The n... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-02NT41651 | Project State: SD |
Characterization of Conditions of Natural Gas Storage Reservoirs and Design and Demonstration of Remedial Techniques for Damage Mechanisms
The primary objectives for this project are to:
· Conduct research and development efforts to characterize the geochemical conditions of underground natural gas storage reservoirs and injection/withdrawal wells for a selected set of damage mechanisms (hydrocarbons, organic residues, and inorganic precipitates) that lead to decreased performance characteristics.
· Conduct re... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-99FT40703 | Project State: PA |
Characterizing the Formation of Secondary Organic Aerosols (PARTNERSHIP)
Investigate SOA formation under actual field conditons to establish a rich data set that will be analyzied to characterize SOA formationfrom hydrocarbon emissons from a number of sources, at the regional scale.
... Read more >
| Project ID: FEWEE-1788LBNL | Project State: CA |
Circumferential MFL In-Line Inspection for Cracks in Pipelines
The objective of this project is to develop inspection and analysis methodologies that improve detection and sizing accuracy of cracks using circumferential MFL. The project will combine axial and circumferential MFL in a novel fashion to develop algorithms for reducing the effects of magnetic noise during signal processing. The project will also combine high and low magnetizatio... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-01NT41159 | Project State: OH |
Coiled Tubing Deployed Hard Rock Thermal Spalation Cavity Maker
To make drilling and cavity making attractive in crystalline rock a new method is required that can economically drill and excavate large volumes of rock at depths suitable for gas storage. The goal of this project is to develop a prototype drilling and cavity formation system, in collaboration with industry, for the rapid development and commercialization of a deep, natural gas, s... Read more >
| Project ID: FWP-02FE15 | Project State: NM |
Conformable Array For Mapping Corrosion Profiles
Objective of the proposed work is to determine the feasibility of using eddy current technology in an array of sensors for measuring the profile of a corroded area on the outside surface of a gas transmission pipeline.
Limits of the eddy current method for measuring pit depth and size will be determined. A design and fabrication of a small array used to evaluate corrosion coupo... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-01NT41153 | Project State: TX |
Defect Assessment Using Conformable Array Data
The overall objective of the proposed work is to perform the tasks necessary to bridge the gap between determination of feasibility and implementation of a commercial product using a Conformable Array for mapping the corrosion profiles. The Conformable Arrary uses eddy current technology in an array of sensors for measuring the profile of a corroded area on the outside surface of ... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-02NT41644 | Project State: TX |
Delivery Reliability for Natural Gas Inspection Technologies
The objective of this project is to develop, construct, integrate and demonstrate an accurate and dependable in-line pipeline inspection tool for currently unpiggable transmission pipelines and distribution mains and the required supporting technologies. The work will integrate a remote field eddy current senor with a robotic platform and demonstrate the ability to detect pipeline ... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-04NT42266 | Project State: IL |
Design, Construction and Field Demonstration of EXPLORER: A Long-Range Untethered Live Gasline Inspection Robot System
The objective of this project is to finalize the design, construct a prototype unit and field demonstrate EXPLORER - a modular, remotely controllable, self-powered, long range, untethered robot system for the inspection of live gas distribution mains (150 - 200 mm diameter). The prototype will include all the basic modules needed by the system ( i.e., the locomotion, power storage... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-01NT41155 | Project State: NY |
Detection of Subsurface Facilities Including Non-Metallic Pipe
The recipient will design, formulate, and analyze Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) systems for both low and high frequencies which span the frequencies of 200 to 1600 Mhz. The recipient will develop, fabricate, and test two derivative GPR systems based on the Handheld Standoff Mine Detection System (HSTAMIDS) hardware and software. The device will, in real time, produce a sound as ... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-01NT41315 | Project State: FL |
Detection of Unauthorized Construction Equipment in Pipeline Right-of-Ways
The overall objective of this project is to develop and demonstrate an optical fiber intrusion detection device that will prevent outside force damage by detecting and alarming when construction equipment is near the pipe. The project will work to 1.) develop the necessary hardware and demonstrate the ability to detect construction equipment near underground pipelines and 2.) deve... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-01NT41160 | Project State: IL |
Development of Nonlinear Harmonic Sensors for Detection of Mechanical Damage
The objective of this work is to design and fabricate a nonlinear harmonic (NLH) sensor system for use in detecting mechanical damage in transmission pipelines when deployed on a pipeline inspection pig. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) will optimize the NLH sensor design and provide prototype quantities of sensors. SwRI will then transfer technology for fabricating the sensor... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-01NT41156 | Project State: TX |
Development of Robotic Platform for In-Line Inspection of Unpiggable Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution Pipelines
The objective of this project is to design, construct and demonstrate a semi-autonomous robotic inspection platform capable of deploying a variety of onboard sensors for in-line evaluation of natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines (14 - 22 inch diameter). A primary goal of the project is the development and integration of critical mechanical elements into a complete r... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-04NT42265 | Project State: MA |
Development of a Remote External Repair Tool for Damaged or Defective PE Pipe
The overall objective of this work is to develop a remote repair tool with unique chemical and mechanical processes to apply a permanent external repair patch to damaged or defective buried polyethylene (PE) natural gas pipe. This work will demonstrate the functionality and test the performance of a fully engineered prototype repair tool in laboratory and field tests. ... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-03NT41879 | Project State: MT |
Development of an EMAT In-Line Inspection System for Detection, Discrimination and Grading of Stress Corrosion Cracking in Pipelines
The objective of the project is to develop sensor technology using electromagnetic and acoustic technology (EMAT) for the detection of low level Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) anomalies. The work will result in the development of a suitable platform for attachment to an In-Line Inspection (ILI) tool and finally generate the necessary processing software to be integrated with exist... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-01NT41154 | Project State: TX |
Development of an Environmentally Benign Microbial Inhibitor to Control Internal Pipeline Corrosion
GTI proposes to conduct an experimental program to analyze the environmental conditions associated with the interior of iron and steel pipelines in service for the transmission and storage of natural gas and how microbial influenced corrosion(MIC) forms inside these structures. Once a laboratory simulation system which allows the proliferation of microbial biofilms in such structu... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-01NT41158 | Project State: IL |
Development of an Inspection Platform and a Suite of Sensors for Assessing Corrosion and Mechanical Damage on Un-Piggable Transmission Mains
The objective of this project is to implement the recommendations of an initial effort by the recipient, that determined the best robotic platform and Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) methods for achieving 100 percent inspection of un-piggable transmission and distribution gas pipelines. The level of inspection of the pipe wall is expected to be equivalent to that achieved by comm... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-02NT41645 | Project State: NY |
Differential Soil Impedance Obstacle Detection
This project develops a new and unique obstacle detection sensor for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) equipment. It will develop a prototype down-hole sensor system that will use a thin film sensor mounted on the drill head. The sensor utilizes an impedance measurement technique that is sensitive to the presence of metallic or non-metallic objects in the proximity of the HDD... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-02NT41318 | Project State: IL |
Electro-Chemical Noise Sensors for Detection of Localized and General Corrosion of NG Transmission Pipelines
The goal of this research is to develop an emerging corrosion sensor technology into a monitor for type and level of corrosion occurring at key locations in the pipeline. In pursuit of these goals, this project will: (1) calibrate the measurement capabilities of electrochemical noise sensors to gravimetric corrosion rate sensors; (2) use electrochemical noise to measure corrosion ... Read more >
| Project ID: FE0106 | Project State: OR |
Examine and Evaluate a Process to Use Salt Caverns to Receive Ship Borne LNG
Phase 1 - The objective of this project is to examine the critical elements of an innovative process to pressurize and warm LNG, used together with traditional salt cavern storage technologies, to receive and store LNG.
Phase 2 - The objective of this project is to design, construct, field test, and evaluate the performance of critical components of a salt cavern based LNG rec... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-02NT41653 | Project State: TX |
Fracture Dissolution of Carbonate Rock: An Innovative Process for Gas Storage
The objective of the proposed research is to develop and assess the feasibility and economic viability of an innovative concept for developing underground gas storage in carbonate rock using procedures that involve hydraulic fracturing and acid dissolution.
... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-02NT41299 | Project State: SC |
Fusion of Optical and Radar Imagery
Develop and Evaluate the Radon Transform methodology in applications to automated lineament analysis of remote sensing data.
Project will utilize landsat, radar, and IKONOS satellite imagery of current NETL project sites. An example is the infill drilling evaluation of the northern San Juan Basin with NMT, Conoco and Burlington Resources.
... Read more >
| Project ID: FWP-29590 | Project State: WA |
Gas Hydrate Storage of Natural Gas
This project will design, assemble and demonstrate, at proof-of-concept (POC) scale, a gas-hydrate formation and dissociation process for safe aboveground storage of natural gas. A scale-up of a promising gas-hydrate laboratory process that operates at moderate pressures and temperatures in a quiescent system using a micellar solution will be conducted. The process achieves self... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-01NT41297 | Project State: MS |
Gas Storage in Basalt
Determine the feasibility of storage of natural gas in multi-layered basalts in the pacific northwest.
... Read more >
| Project ID: 98FT30602 | Project State: WA |
Gasline Network Sensor System - GASNET
To develop and demonstrate GASNET, a distributed network of multipurpose sensors wirelessly communicating information on the real time state of the natural gas pipeline distribution network to utility operators.... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-02NT41320 | Project State: PA |
Geomechanical Analysis and Design Criteria
The primary objective of this project is to increase gas storage capabilities throughout the United States by providing operators with improved geotechnical design and operating guidelines for thin-bedded salt caverns. Terralog will evaluate and summarize for operators the geologic conditions, pressure conditions, and critical design factors that may lead to: 1) fracture in hetero... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-03NT41813 | Project State: CA |
High Bulk-Density, Large Capacity Activated Carbons for Small-Scale Natural Gas Storage
Develop an activated carbon-based natural gas storage system.... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG02-05ER84211 | Project State: DE |
High-Altitude, Aerial Natural Gas Leak Detection System
The objective of this project is to develop and demonstrate a cost-effective and power-efficient advanced remote sensing technology capable of detecting and quantifying, from an aerial vehicle, natural gas leaking from a high-pressure pipeline. This leak detection technology will ultimately be capable of operating at heights of 50,000 ft and higher.... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-04NT42268 | Project State: MA |
Hydrate Control Data for Gas Storage Field Operations
The objective of this project is to obtain systematic data from gas storage wells that are affected by hydrate formation during withdrawal operations and a complementary, high pressure, multiphase Hydrate Test Facility (HTF) that can simulate the storage field operating conditions during hydrate formation. The data will be obtained in a real-time manner under a wide variety of sto... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-02NT41652 | Project State: CO |
Hyperspectral & Radar Imaging Remote Sensing Techniques for NG Transmission Infrastructure Systems
This project will develop advanced hyperspectral geobotanical remote sensing techniques and radar remote sensing techniques for application to: (1)Detecting and evaluating third party damage
(2)Detecting and discriminating leaks
(3)Transmission system reliability and risk modeling
The hyperspectral remote sensing techniques that will be developed use advanced commercial airbor... Read more >
| Project ID: FEW0085 | Project State: CA |
IEMDC - Totally Enclosed In-Line Electric Motor Driven Compressor
The project objective is to develop the world's first gas compressor that can be installed directly in the pipeline, utilizing a variable speed induction motor with magnetic bearings mounted inside the casing of a centrifugal compressor resulting in a direct-coupled, seal-less, In-line Electric Motor Driven Compressor (IEMDC). The end result shall be the design of the IEMDC to the... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-02NT41643 | Project State: NY |
Improved Natural Gas Storage Well Remediation Through Sonication
The objective of this project is to improve the deliverability of existing underground storage wells and reservoirs using sonication cleaning as a remediation technique.
... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-00FT40704 | Project State: KY |
Improvement to Pipeline Compressor Engine Reliability Through Retro-Fit Micro-pilot Ignition System
The objective of this project is to increase the operational integrity, to increase fuel efficiency, and to reduce the environmental impact of two-stroke, natural gas, compressor engines. In total, the U. S. pipeline industry has approximately 8,000 reciprocating engines installed for natural gas compression with a capacity of 7 gigawatts (9.4 million horsepower). The overwhelmin... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-01NT41162 | Project State: CO |
Improving Deliverability in Gas Storage Fields by Identifying the Timing and Sources of Damage Using Smart Storage Technology
The objective of this project is to develop new software to analyze pressure transient data obtained from wellhead electronic flow measurement (EFM) data and demonstrate its effectiveness for determining the onset and amount of damage by analyzing field data sets. ... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-03NT41743 | Project State: AK |
Increased Flexibility of Turbo-Compressors in Natural Gas Transmission through Direct Surge Control
This project will develop a new method to avoid surge of pipeline compressors and more safely expand their range and flexibility of operation, and minimize power requirements for surge avoidance.
Surge occurs at low flow, when equilibrium between piping and compressor flow becomes unstable, and disturbances grow rather than decay with time. Surge causes large flow cycles an... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-01NT41163 | Project State: TX |
Innovative Sensors for Pipeline Crawlers to Assess Pipeline Defects and Conditions
The objective of this project is to develop electromagnetic sensors for mounting on a crawling inspection platform that moves slowly inside a pipeline. Combinations of sensor types will be used to assess a wide range of pipeline conditions including corrosion (pitting, localized and extended), mechanical damage, cracking, and seam weld defects. Small physical size and weight as w... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-03NT41881 | Project State: OH |
Instrument for Airborne Remote Sensing of Transmission Pipeline Leaks
The effort proposed focuses on evaluating the application of emerging active (laser-illuminated) and passive (thermal emission) imaging and mapping approaches to detect gas leaks remotely, on both airborne and satellite platforms. The effort will include a theoretical analysis and experimental evaluation of the relative effectiveness of the different approaches under various condit... Read more >
| Project ID: FEW01-011123 | Project State: NM |
Integral Communication, Damage Detection and Multiple Sensor Application in Pipelines
The Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (INEEL) proposes to develop and demonstrate technology for the use of thermally sprayed conductive traces applied in natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines that can be used for pipeline-based communications, detection and location of damage, and as a conductive pathway for attaching or embedding sensors for performance monitori... Read more >
| Project ID: FWP-4340-70A | Project State: ID |
Internal Pipe Repair System
The objectives of this work are:
- to demonstrate the feasibility of employing a self-expanding sealing band combined with an expanding foam sealant to stop leakage through the pipe wall and/or joint;
- to develop the engineering parameters needed for the selection of an acceptable material for the sealant compound and sealing band nased on the pipeline diameter, wall condition,... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG02-02ER83432 | Project State: MA |
Keyhole Squeeze-Off Tool to Enable Repair of Large (4" and 6") Polyethylene Gas Pipes
PHASE 2 TECHNICAL OBJECTIVES
The overall objective of the proposed Phase 2 SBIR project is to develop an engineered prototype of the 4 and 6 inch squeeze-off tool that was successfully demonstrated in test tool form in Phase 1. The specific technical objectives of this Phase 2 Research and Development Project are:
1. Establish requirements to operate the engineered prototyp... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG02-03ER83858 | Project State: MT |
LNG Safety Research: FEM3A Model Development
The objective of this research is to develop the FEM3A dispersion model for application to general scenarios involving dispersion problems with obstacle and terrain features of realistic complexity, and for very low wind speed, stable weather conditions as required for LNG vapor dispersion application specified in 49 CFR 193. ... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-04NT42030 | Project State: IL |
Low Cost Methodologies to Analyze and Correct Abnormal Production Declines in Stripper Gas Well
The objective of this effort is to develop techniques or technologies which will improve the production performance of stripper gas wells. The effort must incorporate innovative field technologies for use in stripper gas wells to increase production, reduce operating costs, increase environmental compliance, or combination thereof. Due to the marginal economics of stripper gas we... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-99FT40699 | Project State: OH |
Micro-Power Impulsed Radar Demonstration for Pipe / Facilities Locator
This project will test and demonstrate several Micro-power Impulsed Radar (MIR) units suitable for handheld, battery operated ultra-wide band radar imaging systems for locaring underground pipes and other facilities, including plastic pipes and fiber optic cables.
... Read more >
| Project ID: FWP-tbp-harp | Project State: CA |
Microwave Radar Sensing of Natural Gas Pipeline Leaks
The objective of this project is to develop a microwave radar imaging system to detect and locate gas leaks from above or undergound natural gas pipelines. This project will develop a pulsed microwave radar that can either be mounted on a gound vehicle or fitted on an aircraft for fast mapping of above or underground natural gas leaks. ... Read more >
| Project ID: FWP-AB0545 | Project State: IL |
Molecular Engineering The Next Generation in Gas Purification Technology
Gas separation is the major operation costs in gas industry. Polymer membranes and hollow fibers are currently employed to separate small gas species. However, the limited and similar diffusion coefficient of molecules such as N2 and CH4 through these materials makes this approach impractical, particularly in high throughput applications. Development of a molecular imprinting pr... Read more >
| Project ID: FWP-13W0190 | Project State: NY |
Monitoring Technology for Early Detection of Internal Corrosion for Pipeline Integrity
The purpose of the proposed work is to demonstrate that Magneto-strictive Sensor (MsS) torsional guided wave technology can be used to monitor initiation and growth of corrosion in natural gas pipelines. The MsS probe makes use of a thin ferromagnetic foil epoxied to the pipe and a coil to develop the torsional guided wave in the pipeline. The guided wave can travel up to 30.5 m ... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-02NT41319 | Project State: TX |
Natural Gas Energy Meter and Multi-Purpose Sensor
Develop a multi-purpose sensor that can be placed inside a natural gas pipeline and conduct the following measurements;
- determine the ovality of the pipe
- determine structural defects in the pipe
- measure wall-thickness all around
- measure velocity/flow of gas
- detect the presence of leaks
- explore the possibility of detecting defects on the outside of the pipe
- dete... Read more >
| Project ID: FWP-02FE05 | Project State: NM |
Natural Gas Storage Technology Consortium
The objective of this project is to create a Gas Storage Technology Consortium (GSTC) that will provide a means to accomplish industry-driven, research and development designed to enhance operational flexibility and deliverability of the Nation's gas storage system, and provide a cost-effective, safe, and reliable supply of natural gas to meet domestic demand. The consortium focus... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-03NT41779 | Project State: PA |
New Acoustic Wave Pipe Inspection System
This project will develop a new, innovative, autonomous device for detecting flaws and leaks in pipes used for transporting natural gas. The method uses an acoustic waveguide that travels along the walls of the pipe. This approach has the potential to detect all flaws in the pipe in a single pass at approx. 2 miles per hour. Using the wavelet transform for data processing, the a... Read more >
| Project ID: FEAB210 | Project State: TN |
New York State LNG Demonstration Program
The objective of this project is the development, design, siting and construction of an integrated natural gas liquefaction plant and distribution system to demonstrate the technical, operational, economic, and environmental advantages of a combined liquefied and compressed natural gas (L/CNG) capability. An L/CNG system will provide underutilized, relatively low-cost, in-state na... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-03NT42027 | Project State: NY |
Power Generation in Natural Gas Pipelines
This proposal addresses the specific technical issues related to providing power for
sensors pipeline integrity monitoring that requires no maintenance or replacement. This
power will be generated from the pipeline itself and will have no moving parts or
chemicals. The underlying concept is gas flow-induced vibration converted to electrical
energy. The potential use for this al... Read more >
| Project ID: FWP04FE12 | Project State: NM |
Proof-of-Concept Application of MDCF Model in a Gas Storage Salt Cavern
RESPEC and Bay Gas Storage Company will refine and demonstrate the use of a new design criterion based on salt damage (microcracking) for determining the minimum gas pressure for storing natural gas in salt caverns. In this research, laboratory tests will be performed to accurately and effectively derive the site-specific creep, damage, and healing parameters of a constitutive mod... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-00NT41026 | Project State: SD |
Real Time Monitoring of Pipelines for Third Party Damage
The objectives of the proposed work are to further develop, test and demonstrate the impressed alternating cycle current (IACC) monitoring method for detecting third-party contact with pipelines in real time. This method will allow existing pipelines to be retrofitted for monitoring without excavation because the technique uses existing cathodic protection (CP) test points. The m... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-03NT41878 | Project State: TX |
Real-Time BTU Sensor for Natural Gas Applications
Industries involved in the production, transfer and final use of natural gas have only limited information to the actual heating value of each unit bought and sold. SNL will perform a market analysis to determine industrial interest in an inexpensive analytical instrument for rapid, distributed, on-line determination of natural gas heating values. In addition, the microfabricated... Read more >
| Project ID: FEW04-012425 | Project State: NM |
Remote Sensing Technique for Natural Gas Transmission Infrastructure System Using Hyperspectral & Radar Imaging
This project will demonstrate developed advanced hyperspectral geobotanical remote sensing techniques and radar remote sensing techniques with application to: (1)Detecting and evaluating third party damage
(2)Detecting and discriminating leaks
(3)Transmission system reliability and risk modeling
The hyperspectral remote sensing techniques use advanced commercial airborne imagi... Read more >
| Project ID: FEW0097 | Project State: CA |
Reservoir Characterization & 3D Models of Mt. Simon Gas Storage Fields in the Illinois Basin
Characterize the reservoir parameters of the Mt. Simon Sandstone for gas storage evaluation. A qualitative analysis of the water bearing Mt. Simon Sandstone to determine the features that control the distribution of gas and how this may be utilized to store and withdraw gas more efficiently and lower cost.
ILGS and industry have formed a consortia to characterize the Mt. Simon ... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FG26-99FT40375 | Project State: IL |
Sealing Large Diameter Cast-Iron Pipe Joints Under Live Conditions
The objective of this project is to design. test, and commercialize a robotic system capable of sealing multiple cast iron bell and spigot joints from a single pipe entry point. The proposed system will effect repairs while the pipe remains in service by traveling through the pipe, cleaning each joint surface, and attaching a stainless steel sleeve lined with epoxy-impregnated fel... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-02NT41316 | Project State: IL |
Sensor Development for the IPP Robotic Vehicle for Internal Detection of Gas Pipeline Defects
The objective of the project is to evaluate the application of emerging sensors compatible with a robotic vehicle system that has an adaptive geometry, is controllable, self-propelled and can dwell and maneuver within a natural gas pipeline. The robot system will substantially improve locating and assessing the severity of defects such as corrosion, stress corrosion cracks and den... Read more >
| Project ID: FEW01-011124 | Project State: NM |
Technologies to Enhanse Operation of the Existing Natural Gas Compression Infrastructure
The objective of this project is to develop and substantiate methods for operating integral engine/compressors by reducing fuel consumption, increasing capacity, and enhancing mechanical integrity.
This three-year project will develop and evaluate a number of technologies for balancing, operation and control of integral reciprocating engine/compressors in pipeline gas transmission... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-02NT41646 | Project State: TX |
Testing of an Advanced Airborne Natural Gas Leak Detection System
The objective of this project is to flight test a high-sensitivity, broad-coverage, natural gas leak detection system in an operational environment. The Kodak system will accurately detect and locate small concentrations of natural gas associated with leaks from transmission pipelines with very high confidence. The system will operate in a wide variety of terrain and weather cond... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-03NT41877 | Project State: NY |
The Development of a Permanent, Mechanical Repair Sleeve for Plastic Pipe
The objective of this program is to develop a plastic pipe repair sleeve; a simple, mechanical device that can be installed on damaged 4" polyethylene (PE) pipe under system operating pressure. Once developed, a comprehensive testing and evaluation program must be performed in order to ensure that the newly developed fitting meets current standards and codes.... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-03NT41880 | Project State: IL |
Treatment of Hydrocarbon, Organic Residue, and Production Chemical Damage Mechanisms Through the Application of Carbon Dioxide
Hydrocarbons, organic residues and production chemicals (HOPS) can occur in almost any gas storage well environment. This is true because there are the two sources of HOPS, fluids introduced from the surface and naturally occurring hydrocarbons within the reservoir, that is, oil and/or condensate. Naturally occurring hydrocarbons are present in many storage reservoirs since most ... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-99FT40702 | Project State: VA |
Ultrasonic Measurement of Plastic Strain in Pipelines
This project will develop ultrasonic non-destructive methods to predict the severity of third-party damage to pipelines. Currently, there is no codified method for determining the relationship between a dent or gouge in a pipeline and the expected operational lifetime of that pipeline. Recent work has provided a basis from which to measure stress and strain distributions around d... Read more >
| Project ID: FWP-42623 | Project State: WA |
Ultrasonic Meter Testing for Storage Applications
The objective of this project is to develop and test a low cost inferential natural gas energy flow rate prototype retrofit module. Currently, energy content is determined by expensive gas chromatographs. As it stands, the prototype could be used to measure energy content (with reasonable accuracy) in many applications where a gas chromatograph is too costly (i.e., in many producin... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC21-96MC33033 | Project State: TX |
Underground Monitoring to Support RMRCT
This project will provide demonstration-scale data for establishing the potential for full-scale deployment and commercialization of Refrigerated-Mined Rock Cavern Technology (RMRCT), a technology that has been developed conceptually [Advanced Underground Gas Storage Concepts: Refrigerated-Mined Cavern Storage; Department of Energy (DOE) Contract No. DE-AC26-97FT34349]. Measureme... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-02NT41296 | Project State: TX |
Virtual Pipeline System Testbed to Optimize the U.S. Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline System
The goal of this proposal is to develop a Virtual Pipeline System Testbed (VPST) for natural gas transmission. This testbed will simulate compressor stations, the pipe that connects these compressor stations, the supply sources and the end-user demand markets. The compressor station will be described by identifying the make, model, and number of engines, gas turbines and compress... Read more >
| Project ID: DE-FC26-01NT41322 | Project State: KS |
