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Geophysical Modeling for Studying Acquisition and Processing Methods in the D...
The project will contribute to the evolution of geophysical imaging technology by providing a realistic benchmark geological model containing multiple geophysical attributes... -
Composite Riser For Ultra-Deepwater High Pressure Wells
Lincoln Composites is designing and testing a carbon fiber overwrapped 1" steel drilling riser pipe to produce a 20" ID x 15,000 psi WP for 10,000 water depths. -
Diagnosis of Multiple Fracture Stimulation in Horizontal Wells Fact Sheet
The objectives of the project was to develop novel approaches to using temperature data to diagnose stimulation treatments, to estimate fracture geometry, and to evaluate... -
Advanced Treatment of Shale Gas Fracturing Water to Produce NPDES Quality Water
The overall objectives of this project are to determine if an integrated approach using magnetic ballast clarification (MBC), vortex-generating (FMX) and non-filtration (NF)... -
Using Single-Molecule Imaging System Combined with Nano-Fluidic Chips to Unde...
The objective of the project is to improve the understanding of the flow behavior of natural gas and introduced fluids (water, surfactant solutions and polymers) in the... -
Smart Cementing Materials and Drilling Muds for Real Time Monitoring
The primary objective of this project is to develop technology for real-time monitoring of the installation and performance during the service life of the deepwater wells. In... -
Understanding and Managing Environmental Roadblocks to Shale Gas Development
The objective of this study is to enhance our understanding of the geochemistry of the natural system and its behavior when perturbed by hydraulic fracturing (HF). Presence of... -
Heavy Viscous Oil Pressure, Volume, Temperature
The objectives of this work are to evaluate current practices in viscosity measurements, correlations, and models of heavy, viscous oil, to include experimental validation of... -
Prevention and Remediation of Sustained Casing Pressure and other Isolation B...
The objectives of this project are to develop techniques to mitigate risk to groundwater resources associated with shale gas development, to remediate failed annular seal to... -
The Technology Integration Program: An Extension of the Environmentally Frien...
The objective of the project was to facilitate the adoption of new technologies to decrease the environmental impact and increase the efficiency of unconventional gas... -
Development of Geographic Information System (GIS) - Based Tool for Optimized...
The overall objective of this proposed study was to provide a set of web-based tools that will enable producers and other users to characterize, treat, beneficially use, and... -
Advanced Hydraulic Fracturing Fact Sheet
The primary objective of this project was to develop advanced methods and techniques for design and execution of environmentally safe and economically efficient hydraulic... -
Deep Sea Hybrid Power Systems - Phase 1 Fact Sheet
To evaluate the feasibility and project the economics of generating electric power on the seafloor near the point of its consumption. The study will evaluate a range of... -
Development of Plasma Technology for Water Management of Frac/Produced Water
he overall objective of the project was to develop an integrated plasma water treatment system for improved water management for frac/produced water. The approach to accomplish... -
Effect of Global Warming on Hurricane Activity
The study will conduct an assessment of potential impacts of global warming on North Atlantic hurricane activity with a focus on the Gulf of Mexico. The large-scale component... -
Gyroscope Guidance Sensor for Ultra-Deepwater Applications
The development of an inertial guidance system for directional drilling, based on MEMS gyroscope technology. This device will be located behind the drill bit. -
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Inspection Using a 3D Laser
The objectives of this project was as follows: (1) Conduct close-in, high resolution structural inspection from an AUV. (2) Generate 3D models of subsea structures such as... -
Displacement & Mixing in Subsea Jumpers Experimental Data and CFD Simulations...
The objective of the project is to conduct an experimental and computational study of the mixing and displacement phenomena that take place during hydrate inhibition of jumper... -
A Self-Teaching Expert System for the Analysis, Design and Prediction of Gas ...
Develop a self-teaching expert system, available as a Web application/computer program, that is located on Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory servers and is distributable... -
Measurement of Hydrocarbon and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Uncharacterized ...
This project will quantify emissions from uncharacterized area sources, including produced water evaporation ponds, land farms, areas with natural (and human-enhanced)...