American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Nuclear Engineering Division

AIChE 2006 Spring National Meeting

Nuclear Engineering Division Program Sessions

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#18 - Advances in Separations and Immobilization of Nuclear Waste

#24 - Hydrogen Sensor Development

#51 - Hydrogen Topical Plenary

#99 - Past, Present and Future Uses of Adsorption and Membrane Processes in Hydrogen Production

#142 - Past, Present and Future Uses of Absorption and Membrane Processes in Hydrogen Production II

#182 - Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier: High Volume Production Issues I

#221 - Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier: High Volume Production Issues II

#256 - Hydrogen Storage Scenarios for Transportation Applications

#268 - Hydrogen Purification and Fuel Cell Applications

 

#18 - Advances in Separations and Immobilization of Nuclear Waste

The goal of this venue is to present basic and applied research contributions in the areas of DOE waste pretreatment and immobilization. Papers that further the current understanding of baseline technologies that are planned to be implemented or have been implemented are solicited. Sessions topics will include, but are not limited to the following: evaporation, filtration, precipitation, solvent extraction, ion exchange, slurry handling, vitrification, bulk vitrification, Pu Immobilization, steam reforming, and waste form development. Contributions that present process improvements to existing treatment plants are welcome. Experimental contributions that benchmark the performance of commercially available ion exchange resins that have not been selected for use by the DOE research and development programs are encouraged. Papers that discuss the advances in the supplemental treatment of Hanford wastes are highly encouraged. Papers that present advancements in waste form development (e.g. increase waste loading), are also encouraged.

  Implications for the Nuclear Power Industry Caused by New Views on Climate Change and Societal Implications Thereof (withdrawn/not presented)
Earl R. Beaver
  Flammable Gas Generation During Immobilization of Tetraphenylborate in a Cementitious Waste Form
John R. Zamecnik, Alex D. Cozzi, Andrew R. Marinik, Russell E. Eibling, Jonathan M. Duffey, Kim P. Crapse, Timothy M. Jones
  Separation of Cesium and Strontium from Spent Lwr Fuel and Immobilization of the Product Using Steam Reforming Technology
Jack D. Law, Troy G. Garn, R. Scott Herbst, David H. Meikrantz, Dean R. Peterman, Catherine L. Riddle, Terry A. Todd, Julia L. Tripp
  Development of Waste Acceptance Criteria for Modular Caustic-Side Solvent Extraction Unit
Kofi Adu-Wusu, D. Douglas Walker, Thomas B. Edwards, Samuel D. Fink
  Effect of Variation in Modular Caustic-Side Solvent Extraction Unit Parameters on Process Performance
Kofi Adu-Wusu, D. Douglas Walker, Thomas B. Edwards, Samuel D. Fink
    Time Motion Study for Waste Transfer Line of Salt Processing Program
Robert C.W. Chang
    Millimeter-Wave High and Low Level Activity Waste Glass Research
Gene Daniel, Paul Woskov, S. K. Sundaram, Donald H. Miller
    Treatment of the Sodium Bearing Waste at the Idaho Nuclear Technology and Engineering Center by Steam Reforming
James Law, J. Bradley Mason
    On the Development of an Electrical Tomographic System for Monitoring the Performance of a Heavy Metal Precipitation Step during Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing
Gary Bolton, Mark Bennett, Mi Wang, Changhua Qiu, Martin Wright, Dominic Rhodes
    Defense Waste Processing Facility Recycle Stream Evaporation
Michael Stone
    Development of a Rotary Microfilter to Increase Throughput in Solid-Liquid Separation Processes
Michael Poirier, David T. Herman
    Refinement of the Alkaline/Oxidative Leaching Process to Separate Chromium and Aluminum from Hanford High Level Nuclear Tank Waste
Jennifer E. Holland, William F. Hamel Jr., Donald H. Alexander

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#24 - Hydrogen Sensor Development (TC007)

This session addresses hydrogen sensor development.

Fiberoptic Hydrogen Leak Detector
Barry G. Grossman, Sachin N. Dekate
Nanocrystalline Doped Sno2 for Room Temperature Detection of Hydrogen; Recovery and Response Improvements
Christina Drake, Sameer Deshpande, Satyajit Shukla, Divya Bernard, Amaka Amalu, Sudipta Seal
Low-Power Detection of Hydrogen Leakage Using a Self-Powered Wireless Hydrogen Sensor Node
Jerry Jun, B. Chou, J Lin, X Shengwen, A Phipps, K Ngo, D Johnson, A Kasyap, T Nishida, H. T. Wang, B. S. Kang, F. Ren, L. C. Tien, P. W. Sadik, D. P. Norton, L. F. Voss, S. J. Pearton
Optical Hydrogen Sensor for Inert Environments
Jerald A. Cole, Robert A. Lieberman
H2 Detection Via Polarography
Jesus A. Dominguez, Ron Barile

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#51 - Hydrogen Topical Plenary (TC004)

This session will consist of invited speakers to discuss challenges of implementing the hydrogen economy.

Challenges and Benefits of a Move Towards Hydrogen Fuel
Steven G. Chalk
An Overview of the Nuclear Hydrogen Initiative
Carl J. Sink Jr., Amy C. Taylor, Paul S. Pickard
Thermochemical Cycles for the Production of Hydrogen from Water Using Nuclear Energy
Robert J. Evans
Sustainability Issues Related to the 'Hydrogen Economy (withdrawn/not presented)
Earl R. Beaver

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#99 - Past, Present and Future Uses of Adsorption and Membrane Processes in Hydrogen Production (TC005)

Chemical Industry Vision 2020 Overview
Robinson Sharon
Overview of Hydrogen Production Technologies
James A. Ritter, Armin D. Ebner
Purifying Hydrogen with Inorganic Silica Membranes at High Temperatures
Mikel C. Duke, Suraj Gopalakrishnan, Madhat Abdel-jawad, Michael Macrossan, Joe Diniz da Costa
Fast Cycle Rotary Adsorption Bulk Separator at Low Pressure
Surajit Roy, Bowie Keefer, Aaron Pelman, Andre Boulet, Matt Babicki, Graeme Herring
Hydrogen Production Via Pd-Ag Permeators: Membrane Reactor Design and Process Study
Silvano Tosti, Angelo Basile, Livio Bettinali, Fabio Borgognoni, Claudio Rizzello
High-Pressure Co2/Ch4 Separation Using Sapo-34 Membranes
Richard D. Noble, John L. Falconer, Shiguang Li, Janna Martinek, Tracy Q. Gardner
Novel Thermal Swing Sorption Enhanced Reaction (Tsser) Process Concept for Hydrogen Production
Hugo S. Caram, Alexander Verdooren, Shivaji Sircar

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#142 - Past, Present and Future Uses of Absorption and Membrane Processes in Hydrogen Production II (TC006)

Adsorption and Membrane Processes in Hydrogen Production
James A. Ritter, Armin D. Ebner
Chemically Crosslinked Polymer Nanocomposite Membranes for Hydrogen Separation
Christopher Aberg, Jon Samseth, May-Britt Hagg, Richard Spontak
Sorption-Enhanced Reaction Processes: Steam Methane Reforming Combined with in-Situ Co2 Removal for Increased Hydrogen Production
Alírio E. Rodrigues
Methanol Steam Reforming and Ethanol Steam Reforming in Membrane Reactors: Experimental Study
Angelo Basile, Adolfo Iulianelli, Fausto Gallucci, Silvano Tosti, Enrico Drioli
Use of Room Temperature Ionic Liquids for Carbon Dioxide Separations
Richard D. Noble, Carl A. Koval, Douglas Gin, Dean Camper, Jason Bara
Gas Separation in Coal Gasification
Joe Carlos Diniz da Costa, David S. Sholl, Graham Reed, Kelly Thambimuthu

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#182 - Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier: High Volume Production Issues I (TC000)

One of the key prerequisites for a viable hydrogen economy is the ability to produce hydrogen economically on a massive scale. This session addresses high volume production of hydrogen as an energy carrier from nuclear, renewable, and nonrenewable resources. R&D papers on established production methods as well as novel nuclear or renewable resource-based methods are welcome.

Pre-Conceptual Design and Cost Estimate for a Nuclear Hydrogen Production Plant
William A. Summers, Maximilian B. Gorensek, Edward T. Danko
Experimental Studies of the Iodine-Water System for the Sulfur-Iodine Thermochemical Cycle
Jacob M. Crosthwaite, David Bruce, Mark C. Thies
Sulfuric Acid Decomposition Catalysts and Reaction Considerations for Sulfur-Based Thermochemical Water Splitting Cycles
Daniel M. Ginosar, Harry W. Rollins, Lucia M. Petkovic, Kyle C. Burch
Improvement of the Thermal Efficiency of Hydrogen Iodide Concentration in I-S Process by Using Radiation-Induced Polymerized Membrane in Electrodialysis System
Hiroyuki Okuda, Tetsuya Yamaki, Shinji Kubo
Development of Separation Processes Based on Membrane Technology for the S-I Thermochemical Cycle
Giampaolo Caputo, Claudio Felici, Alberto Giaconia, Salvatore Sau
Technical Barriers and Opportunities in Nuclear Plant/Hydrogen Plant Connection Technologies
Steven R. Sherman
Hybrid Sulfur Cycle Flowsheets for Hydrogen Production from Nuclear Energy
Maximilian B. Gorensek, William A. Summers, John W. Weidner
Solar Production of Hydrogen Using a Cadmium Based Thermochemical Cycle
Lloyd C. Brown, Barry W. McQuillan, Gottfried E. Besenbruch

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#221 - Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier: High Volume Production Issues II (TC001)

Nuclear Hydrogen Initiative Calcium-Bromine Cycle: Determine the Feasibility of Using Cold Plasma Dissociation for H2 Generation, and Molten-Spray Contactor for Ca·Br2 Regeneration
Richard D. Doctor, Mike Henry, C.B. Panchal, Yu Po Lin, Steven A. Lottes, Robert W. Lyczkowski
Testing of the Palladium Membrane Reactor and Potential Applications for Hydrogen Production
William Rhodes, Dave Howard
Logistics Fuel Catalytic Cracking for Hydrogen Generation
Mukund Karanjikar, James Stevens, Lixin You
Dynamic Simulation of Reforming and Regeneration Processes for Fixed-Bed Adsorption-Enhanced Natural Gas Reformer
Lixin You, Balaji Krishnamurthy, Yunquan Liu, Farshad Bavarian, Curtis Krause, James Stevens
Hydrogen Generation Using Fixed-Bed Adsorption-Enhanced Natural Gas Reformer
Balaji Krishnamurthy, Kerry K. Spilker, Lixin You
Analysis of a Novel Process with Integrated Co2 Capture Using Coal and Thermal Energy from a High-Temperature Nuclear Reactor for the Production of Hydrogen and Electric Power (withdrawn/not presented)
George Tsatsaronis, Kerstin Kapanke, Ana Maria Blanco Marigorta
Analysis of a Nuclear-Powered Ammonia Plant
William L. Kubic Jr., Andrei V. Belooussov
Aspen Plus Process Design for the Liquid Hydrogen Production by Steam Reforming of Used Automotive Lubricating Oil
Mohamed Elbaccouch, Karthikeyan K. Ramasamy, Jong Baik, Ali T-Raissi

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#256 - Hydrogen Storage Scenarios for Transportation Applications (TC002)

This session addresses progress on metal hydrides, chemical hydrides, and the carbon materials for hydrogen storage for transportation applications.

Solid-State Hydrogen Storage System Development and Engineering Analysis
T. Motyka, D.L. Anton
Vehicular Hydrogen Storage: Goals, Challenges, and Progress
Grace Ordaz, John Petrovic, Carole Read, George Thomas, Sunita Satyapal
Bench Scale Saes St 909 Tests for Methane and Carbon Dioxide Removal from Helium, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen Gas Streams
James E. Klein
Novel Light Weight Complex Hydrides for Hydrogen Storage
Sesha S. Srinivasan, Elias K Stefanakos
Fundamental Structural Properties of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes: Reopening the Debate over Hydrogen Storage
Sandeep Agnihotri, Yun-Fat Lam
Safe, Efficient Storage of Hydrogen in Liquid Ammonia and Ammonia-Based Solid Chemicals
John H. Hobrook, Norman G. Olson, Robert K. Graupner, R. Doyle Miller
Emissions from a Hydrogen-Compressed Natural Gas Fueled Ford F-150
Henry Ng, Robert W. Peters, Fouad H. Fouad
Examination of Thermal Performance of Insulation Systems Combining Novel and Conventional Materials for Lh2 Storage (withdrawn/not presented)
Lixing Gu

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#268 - Hydrogen Purification and Fuel Cell Applications (TC003)

This session addresses hydrogen purification and the use of fuel cells for hydrogen production. It will include papers on low humidity, high durability fuel cell membranes and MEAs; water transport within the fuel cell stack; advanced cathode catalysts and supports; cell bipolar plates and seals; and effects of impurities on fuel cell performance and durability.

Nanoscale Investigation of Morphologies in Polymer Electrolyte/Pvdf Blend Membranes
James T. Goldbach, Karren L. More, Michel Foure, Scott R. Gaboury, David Mountz, Amy L. Manheim
Membrane Desulfurization of Logistic Fuels for Fuel Cell Auxiliary Power Units
Kandaswamy DuraiSwamy, Richard Root Woods, Diane Aagesen
Hydrocarbon Membranes Composed of Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Derivatives for the Application of Fuel Cell
Sang Yong Nam, Ji Won Rhim, Hoon Huh, Seong Yong Ha
Development of Dense Cermet Membranes for Hydrogen Separation
U. (Balu) Balachandran, Tae H. Lee, Ling Chen, Sun-Ju Song, Stephen E. Dorris
Performance of Pd-Alloy Membranes for Hydrogen Separation from Mixed Feed Streams Containing 1000 Ppm H2s
Osemwengie U. Iyoha, Bryan M. Morreale, Richard P. Killmeyer, Robert M. Enick, Bret H. Howard
Hydrogen Purification with Palladium Alloy Membranes
Jim Brenner, Gaurav Bhagat

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