Eagle Ford Center for Research, Education, and Outreach (EFCREO)
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Eagle Ford Center for Research, Education,
and Outreach (EFCREO)
Jianhong-Jennifer Ren, Ph.D., P.E.Interim Associate Dean, College of EngineeringAssociate Professor, Environmental Engineering
Nov 12, 2013
The Eagle Ford Shale Formation
• Eagle Ford developmentprovides a new supply offeedstocks for refiningand conversion
Location of Eagle Ford Shale • Extends over 24 SouthTexas counties
• Southern edge is rich innatural gas
• Northern edge is rich inoil
• Central zone is rich innatural gas liquids orcondensates (C2 - C4)
TAMUK
Dr. Patrick Mills, 361-593-4827, [email protected]
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Vision, Mission and Goal Vision: Collaboration between the EFCREO,
industry, and government will ensure the sustainable development of the Eagle Ford Shale Reserve (EFSR)
Mission: The EFCREO will partner with local/regional industries, academia, and government agencies to provide a wide range of technical support for the sustainable development of the Eagle Ford Shale Reserve
Goal: The EFCREO will foster technological advancement and enhance skills of the workforce that are targeted to promote the benefit of the EFSR development
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Overview of Research Thrusts Oil/Gas Production Enhancement (OGPE)
Improved experimental devices and simulation methods for well production
Condensate Refining Process Improvement (CRPI)Innovative technologies and improved refining process optimization
Environmental Technology and Impacts Analysis (ETIA)
Environmental quality (air, water, and soil) assessment, monitoring technology development, pollution control and treatment technologies, and land restoration
Sustainable Transportation Control and Development (STCD)
Transportation planning, intelligent traffic control systems, and new technologies for road condition assessment
Sustainable Community Development and Planning (SCDP)
Community planning, facilities requirement, and social-economic impacts Public Health Monitoring and Assessment (PHMA)
New data for assessing potential health issues and for assisting with the determination of appropriate corrective actions
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Education and Training Short Courses:
Supply, Flowback, and Waste Water Treatment Training Course for Hydraulic Fracturing: Nov. 5-7, 2013, at TAMUK campus
Pumping System Design, Maintenance, and Operation: planned
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Design: planned
Pipeline Materials Selection and Design: planned
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Outreach Semi-annual Workshops –
Sustainable Eagle Ford Shale Community Infrastructure Challenges and Solutions Workshop, April 10, 2013, Kingsville, Texas
Innovative Transportation and Water Technologies for a Sustainable Eagle Ford Development, Nov 15, 2013, Convention Center, City of Cotulla, Texas
Pipeline safety (gas leaks detection and 1st response) and air quality, Spring 2014
Oil field waste management (monitoring, disposal, recycle, and reuse), Fall 2014.
Center Bulletin – quarterly or semi-annual Other conferences –
ASCE Shale Energy Engineering Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, July 21 - 23, 2014 - http://content.asce.org/conferences/shale2014/
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Capacities at TAMUK Outstanding students whose career goals are well
aligned with those of the regional economic development A wide range of engineering programs (architectural,
civil, environmental, electrical, mechanical, chemical and natural gas, and industrial engineering, computer science, and Management and Technology)
Nationally competitive environmental engineering program (B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.)
Historically well known natural gas engineering program
Competitive transportation research and educational expertise
A new Ph.D. program in Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering (preliminary proposal was approved)
A wide range of social science programs (political science, economics, and sociology)
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Supporting Core Entities at TAMUK• Sponsoring college: Frank H. Dotterweich
College of Engineering (COE)
• Collaborating Entities within TAMUK:Office of Associate VP for Research & Graduate
StudiesDepartment of Psychology & SociologyDepartment of CriminologyCaesar Kleberg Wildlife Research InstituteNSF CREST-RESSACAInstitute for Sustainable Energy and the
EnvironmentInternational Studies (Minor) Program
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Partners• Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) Regional Division• TxDOT Laredo District – • Eagle Ford Counties and Cities - McMullen County, Live Oak
County, La Salle County, Dimmit County, Jim Wells County, City of Cotulla
• Coastal Bend Council of Governments –• Eagle Ford Shale Consortium – • Craft Training Center of the Coastal Bend-• Rice University – • Texas A&M University-College Station- • Texas Engineering Experimental Station- • S&B Infrastructure, LTD – • HB Rentals LC – • Howard Energy Partners – • UniversalPegasus International Inc. –• Envirotest, Ltd – • Keystone Aerial Surveys – • Port of Corpus Christi –
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Research Development - TAMUK Road Study
• Monitoring the condition of paved and unpaved roads using Airborne Imaging
• Application of microcapsules self-healing agents in concrete structure
• Application of Drilling Wastes as the road materials
Pothole and Cracking extraction from a state highway based on automatic image processing
Monitoring of a county road
Dr. Somayeh Asadi, 361-593-2025, [email protected]
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Research Development - Sustainable Community Development • Focuses on Master Plans that can be used by the
County officials and citizens• Key components:
Development of meaningful sustainable community development goals and objectives
Evaluating Water Supply Alternatives Evaluating Existing Wastewater Facility Conditions and
Identifying Future Needs Assessing Current Drainage Status and Identifying Future
Drainage Needs and Alternative Sustainable Stormwater Management Strategies
Assessing the Existing Housing Conditions and Estimating Future Needs
Assessing the Current Air Quality Conditions and Developing Strategies to Prevent Future Air Quality Degradation
Evaluating the Existing Conditions of the County Roads and Providing an Initial Estimate of Future Needs of Roadways to Sustain the Eagle Ford Development
Prioritizing the Identified Needs and Developing Timelines for Implementing the Proposed Strategies
Dr. Jianhong Jennifer Ren, 361-593-2290, [email protected]
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Research Development - Pipeline Safety and Emergency Response
• Pipeline Gas Leaks Detection and Pipeline Safety – use airborne sensor based technologies to fast detect gas leaks and prepare first response – Dr. Mais Nijim, 361-593-3786, [email protected]
• Development of Optimal Evacuation Route and Real-time Bi-directional Evacuation Routing Aid - Cotulla, La Salle County
Information Flow Diagram
sensor
Server
Database User devices
The emergency system detects gas leaks by a sensor, and forward it to a Smartphone
The Smartphone sends the location to a web server
The server sends an emergency notification and the evacuation route to the users depending on the locations of the users
Users may share the information, such as the status of the road and any other unusual activities during their evacuations
Dr. Joon-Yeoul Oh, 361-593-3941, [email protected]
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Research Development - Condensate Refining Process Improvement
• Condensate Refining Process Improvement - Currently working with Howard Energy Partners
on process optimization – Dr. Patrick Mills, 361-593-4827, [email protected]
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Vision and Goal: to address the growing challenges using a systems perspective and innovative nanotechnology, biotechnology, and advanced materials
Foster collaboration among academia, the energy industry, the water industry and public utilities, and local governments to Advance research in nanotechnology, biotechnology, and advanced
materials that will enable cost-effective use and reuse of water resources Understand the interactions of water with energy production, and
alleviate water-related impairment Develop technologies and management tools for integrated water
management Develop an innovation ecosystem that promotes frequent interactions
between academics, industrial partners, venture capitalists, manufacturers, marketing groups and industrial users
Research Development - I/UCRC on Water Technology
Dr. Jianhong Jennifer Ren, 361-593-2290, [email protected]
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Research Thrust Areas: Contaminant detection and selective removal Targeted, responsive microbial control Low energy desalination and membrane fouling control Corrosion controlEnergy and resource recoveryLow quality alternative waters for energy production
Participating Universities:Texas A&M University – KingsvilleRice UniversityCarnegie Mellon University
Research Development - I/UCRC on Water Technology (Conc.)
Dr. Jianhong Jennifer Ren, 361-593-2290, [email protected]
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http://www.blue-marble.de/Dr. Kuo-Jen Liao, 361-593-3898, [email protected]
Research Development – Regional Air Quality Study
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NO2 Column ConcentrationsNASA: The Ozone Monitoring Instrument (OMI) aboard the Aura
satellite
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Conclusions
The frequencies of daily maximum 8-hr ozone concentrations above 75 ppb could significantly increase in urban areas near the shale oil and gas development area
The higher frequencies of 8-hr ozone with more than 75ppb concentrations are expected to increase the possibilities of violating ozone NAAQS in some South Texas urban areas in the futureDr. Kuo-Jen Liao, 361-593-3898, [email protected]
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Dr. Kuo-Jen Liao, 361-593-3898, [email protected]
Regional Air Quality - Suggestions Develop effective regional air quality management
strategies, studies on changes in concentrations and speciation of particulate matter attributed to shale oil and gas development are necessary
Further study the shale oil and gas-air quality issue, emission inventories for shale oil and gas development activities will need to be prepared and updated periodically
Three-dimensional photochemical modeling should be conducted using the best-available emission inventories
Shale oil and gas development over a region spans from years to decades, multi-year data analysis and photochemical modeling will be needed to conduct comprehensive air quality studies in the future
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Financial Support: Tax Deductible Donation
Named Endowments EFCREO, specific type of research, professorships,
student fellowships and scholarships Named Facilities/Components
Research, training labs and/or equipment Earmarked Funds
Project specific based on Scope of Work developed by EFCREO faculty and scientists
Sponsorships for our EFCREO semi-annual workshopsCost-sharing for EFCREO short course training programs
In-kind Support: Goods, Services, and/or Expertise
Supporting EFCREO
Dr. Jianhong Jennifer Ren, 361-593-2290, [email protected]
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Contacts• Dr. Stephan J. Nix
Dean, College of Engineering (COE)Phone: 361-593-2338Email: [email protected]
• Dr. Jianhong-Jennifer RenInterim Associate Dean, COEPhone: 361-593-2290Email: [email protected]
• Clarissa M. TorresEngineering Liaison Officer, COE EFCREOPhone: 361-593-2798Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.tamuk.edu/eagleford