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Coal Use and Carbon Capture Technologies

Post, July 31, 2012 • Coal is one of the most abundant fossil fuels and thus has a long history of use, from heating to steel production to power generation. Though coal use is both reliable and inexpensive, it is also a major producer of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Research into carbon capture and storage...
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CRF Director Speaks on Panel At National Journal Live Policy Summit

Post, July 24, 2012 • Director of the Transportation Energy Center, Bob Carling, spoke on a panel discussion at the Policy Summit on the “Perils and Prospects of an ‘All of the Above’ Approach to the Energy Future,” hosted by National Journal Live. The panel also featured Mary Hutzler from the Institute for Energy Research,...

CRF manager Daniel Dedrick receives DOE award for outstanding technical contribution

Post, July 31, 2012 • Each year, at the Department of Energy's Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting, the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program presents "Program Awards" for contributions to the overall efforts of the Program, and "Sub-Program Awards" to recognize achievements in specific areas. CRF manager Daniel Dedrick received a Sub-Program Award for outstanding...

CRF Researchers Lead Discussion on Laser Induced Incandescence

Post, July 3, 2012 • CRF researcher Hope Michelsen led discussions on Laser Induced Incandescence (LII) modeling at the 5th International Workshop on LII, held in France. Ray Bambha, also from Sandia, presented a talk entitled “Effects of particle coatings on LII” with Michelsen and CRF researchers Mark Dansson and Paul Schrader. CRF researcher Scott...

Leaner Lifted-Flame Combustion: An ideal companion for biofuels

Post, July 31, 2012 • When Aristotle said that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, he probably wasn’t thinking of engines and biofuels. But his famous quote applies perfectly to the synergy between Leaner Lifted-Flame Combustion (LLFC) and oxygenated biofuels. Each technology has its own limitations, but combining the two may...
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Sandia/CA receives joint awards with LLNL for environmental stewardship

Post, July 24, 2012 • This summer, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced the Pollution Prevention (P2) awards, given to national laboratories and sites for innovative efforts in environmental stewardship. Sandia/CA received recognition for two of our efforts that were conducted jointly with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). The first award went to the...

The CRF Participates in 2012 DOE Annual Merit Review

Post, July 3, 2012 • Various staff members from the CRF participated in the 2012 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program and Vehicle Technologies Program Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting (AMR). The AMR is sponsored by the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program and the Vehicle Technologies Program. CRF researchers...