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UT Arlington licenses technology for portable, modular GTL conversion units; targeting stranded gas

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The University of Texas at Arlington has licensed technology for converting natural gas to synthetic liquid fuels (GTL) in portable units at a cost lower than current market rates to 1 st Resource Group Inc. UT Arlington engineering and science researchers designed a portable conversion unit utilizing their microreactor and process.

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PNNL IntelliVent system reduces risk of explosions in outdoor battery cabinets

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The deflagration-prevention system combines automatically controlled door locks with a smart controller that manages signals from fire safety inputs, such as smoke, heat, or gas detectors. Requirements in NFPA 855 and the International Fire Code now necessitate explosion mitigation measures for cabinets.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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Concentric Ring Gas Atomization Die Design for Optimized Particle Production, $150,000 Praxair, Indianapolis, Ind. Novel chemical looping process for conversion of natural gas to pure hydrogen, $150,000 CanmetENERGY, Ottawa, Canada Glowink Inc., MetalTek International, Watertown, Wis. MetalTek International, Watertown, Wis.

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Chevrolet one of 16 organizations across US recognized by EPA for Climate Action; only automaker

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The following organizations received Excellence in Greenhouse Gas Management (Goal Achievement Award) awards: The City and County of San Francisco; The Clorox Company; DPR Construction; SC Johnson; Sprint; and. The awards were presented at the 2015 Climate Leadership Conference in Arlington, Va. Tiffany & Co.

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DOE awarding ~$4.75M to San Francisco and Strategic Analysis for hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and infrastructure projects

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The selections were announced at a meeting of the Steering Committee of the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy —a government partnership of 17 countries and the European Commission coordinating activities in hydrogen and fuel cells—in Berkeley, California by Deputy Assistant Secretary Reuben Sarkar.

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EPA issues greenhouse gas proposals

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The public hearings are scheduled for the EPA Potomac Yard Conference Centre in Arlington, VA on May 18 and the Bell Harbor International Conference Centre in Seattle, WA on May 21. Tags: Global warming Green cars Latest news Environmental Protection Agency EPA greenhouse gas emissions.

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Alabama Injection Project Aimed at Enhanced Oil Recovery, Testing Important Geologic CO2 Storage

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A recent study by Advanced Resources International of Arlington, Va., The SENSOR reservoir simulator—a generalized 3D numerical model used to optimize oil and gas recovery processes—was used to determine the amount of CO 2 required for a successful demonstration and the effect of CO 2 on oil production within the project time frame.

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