ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL · 2019. 12. 19. · Dr. Brian P. Kalk Director of Energy Systems...
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL
RESEARCH CENTER (EERC)
• Nonprofit branch of the University of
North Dakota focused on energy and
environmental solutions.
• More than 254,000 square feet of state-
of-the-art laboratory, demonstration, and
office space.
EERC
Heart of North
Dakota Energy
Industry
EERC EXPERIENCE
Oil
Natural gas
Coal
Wind
Biomass
Carbon management
Water
WORKING TOGETHER
GOAL 1 – REACH 2 (OR 3!) MILLION BARRELS OF
OIL PER DAY IN NORTH DAKOTAwww.dmr.nd.gov
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NEAR-TERM CONVENTIONAL CO2 EOR
OPPORTUNITIES
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BETTER CHARACTERIZATION / ENHANCED RECOVERY
GOAL 2 – MAXIMIZE AGRICULTURE AND ENERGY
SYNERGIES
8farmtoschool.org
GREENHOUSES AND FERTILIZER
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upload.wikimedia.org
basinelectric.files.wordpress.com
bismarcktribune.com
BIOFUELS
agweb.com
GOAL 3 – MAXIMIZE THE USE OF NATURAL GAS
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EFFICIENTLY USE PRODUCED GAS & PETROCHEMICALS
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plasticsinpackaging.com
themilliondollarway.blogspot.com
petroleumonline.com
EXPAND NATURAL GAS COVERAGE, DEVELOP
STORAGE AND EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES
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upload.wikimedia.org
elp.com
ndstudies.govgranvillend.net
GOAL 4 – ELIMINATE PIPELINE LEAKS
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Chips in the cement
WellboreCasingCement
Formation
Main Transceiver (Transmitter + Receiver)
Wellhead sensors Asphaltenes (EPR)
Corrosion ions (EPR)
Metal particles (EPR)
MNP Tracer (EPR)
Oil, Water, Gas (Radar)
Temp, Pressure
THz Gas
Sensor (H2S, CO2, ..)
Wellhead
Mass-Spec (1<amu<4000)
Temperature)Sensor)Microchips)
Micro-Sensors for Temperature
Mapping in Geothermal Fractures
Micro-Sensors for
Fracture Mapping
NANOSENSORS
Courtesy of Rice University
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NEW PARTNERSHIP
λ0/2 = 150 μm
at 1 THz
Antenna
Processor (M0 in 40 nm)
L = 85 μm
Courtesy of Rice University
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GOAL 5 – ENHANCE RELIABILITY AND ENERGY
EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES
http://northamericanshalemagazine.com
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ENERGY PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION LINES
GOAL 6 – MAXIMIZE NORTH DAKOTA’S 25 BILLION
TONS OF COAL ENERGY
19ndstudies.gov
ndstudies.gov
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RARE-EARTH ELEMENTS, ACTIVATED CARBON,
CARBON FIBER (Value added!)
fthmb.tqn.com
llnl.gov
hmicronpowder.com
johnandtable.com
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GOAL 7 – EDUCATE THE WORLD!
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SUMMARY
• Our partners (you!) are critical to our success.
• We look forward to the opportunities ahead!
• Together we can make North Dakota an energy superpowerand lead us toward Energy Dominance!
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Energy & Environmental Research Center
University of North Dakota
15 North 23rd Street, Stop 9018
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9018
www.undeerc.org
701.261.0373
Dr. Brian P. Kalk
Director of Energy Systems Development
