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Enhancing Fuel Injection System Reliability Through Weibull Family Functions Analysis, Ali Nouri Qarahasanlou, Abbas Barabadi, Meisam Saleki, Ali Rahimazar, Parisa Rezakhania, Masoume Gholamia
Enhancing Fuel Injection System Reliability Through Weibull Family Functions Analysis, Ali Nouri Qarahasanlou, Abbas Barabadi, Meisam Saleki, Ali Rahimazar, Parisa Rezakhania, Masoume Gholamia
Journal of Sustainable Mining
The efficient operation of heavy machinery is crucial to the success of mining and civil construction operations. To guarantee this performance, equipment performance is assessed using the Reliability Index, which analyzes failures to study the ability of a system to carry out its intended functions under predetermined conditions. On the other hand, the failure rate and operational environmental condition (such as management decisions, maintenance performance, etc., that are defined as “risk factors”) over the life cycle of industrial systems pose a significant challenge to reliability analysis. This paper proposes an approach to address these challenges by extending Weibull family functions …
Health And Environmental Pollution: A Literature Review, Elsa Yuniarti, Levi Anatolia S.M. Exposto, Indang Dewata, Fitra Arya Dwi Nugraha, Alfitri Alfitri
Health And Environmental Pollution: A Literature Review, Elsa Yuniarti, Levi Anatolia S.M. Exposto, Indang Dewata, Fitra Arya Dwi Nugraha, Alfitri Alfitri
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This study aimed to review various studies focusing on pollution that could adversely affect health, including sources, types, and mitigation efforts. The data used were obtained through a search on the Scopus website using the keywords "Health" AND "Pollution" from 2016 to 2023. Using these two keywords, 72 titles and abstracts of papers were successfully found. The results of this literature review were then analyzed with the assistance of NVivo 12 Pro, which grouped the findings based on their impact on health, reasons for pollution, types of pollution, and preventive measures. It was identified that the most common disease was …
Cap-And-Trade Carbon Pricing In Utah: Challenges And Potential Impact, Katherine Michaels, Kendall Becker, Alexi Elizabeth Lamm, Scott Hotaling
Cap-And-Trade Carbon Pricing In Utah: Challenges And Potential Impact, Katherine Michaels, Kendall Becker, Alexi Elizabeth Lamm, Scott Hotaling
All Current Publications
Cap-and-trade programs are a market-based form of carbon pricing that allows companies to trade with each other using carbon credits. Carbon credits function as permission slips to emit a certain amount of carbon. The “cap” establishes the number of carbon credits an industry or region has available for trading. Companies are incentivized to emit less because they can sell their excess carbon credits to other companies. Several cap-and-trade programs exist in the United States, and these programs are effectively reducing carbon emissions while creating net economic benefits for their regions. A cap-and-trade program could help Utah reduce carbon emissions in …
Future Library: Hopepunk Heroism, Joanna Pascoe
Future Library: Hopepunk Heroism, Joanna Pascoe
Heroism Science
Future Library (Paterson, 2014-2114) is viewed through the lens of the heroic imagination and heroism in community. The heroic vision includes an artist, writers, a forest, public architecture, and the city of Oslo. As the project grows, so does its community, across the world, encouraging transformative thinking for all. Future Library is an art installation created by Katie Paterson, described thus: “A forest in Norway is growing. In 100 years it will become an anthology of books. Every year a writer is contributing a text that will be held in trust, unpublished, until the year 2114. The texts will be …
Re: Comment Letter For The Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou) Draft Butte Treatment Lagoons Stress Test Pre-Design Investigation Work Plan (Dated June 17, 2024), Emma Rott
Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site
No abstract provided.
Pilot Experiment For Underground In-Situ Pyrolysis Of Tar-Rich Coal In The Northern Shaanxi Province, Duan Zhonghui, Yang Fu, Wang Zhendong, Ma Li, Duan Xiaoqing, Cao Husheng, Chen Liang
Pilot Experiment For Underground In-Situ Pyrolysis Of Tar-Rich Coal In The Northern Shaanxi Province, Duan Zhonghui, Yang Fu, Wang Zhendong, Ma Li, Duan Xiaoqing, Cao Husheng, Chen Liang
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective The breakthrough of the pilot experiment for underground in-situ pyrolysis of tar-rich coal in the northern Shaanxi has added new vitality to the research on in-situ conversion of fossil energy such as tar-rich coal and oil shale, and the results have attracted wide attention both inside and outside the industry. The research on underground in-situ pyrolysis of tar rich coal is still in its infancy, lacking systematic research on field engineering data.Methods Based on the pilot experiment, the main geological conditions and engineering difficulties have been clarified, and the progress of underground in-situ pyrolysis has been summarized. The …
Downhole Heaters For In-Situ Pyrolysis Of Tar-Rich Coals：A Review And Prospects, Wang Zhendong, Duan Zhonghui, Yang Fu, Ma Li
Downhole Heaters For In-Situ Pyrolysis Of Tar-Rich Coals：A Review And Prospects, Wang Zhendong, Duan Zhonghui, Yang Fu, Ma Li
Coal Geology & Exploration
Significance China boasts abundant tar-rich coal resources, which prove to be potential coal-based oil and gas resources capable of ensuring China's energy security. Extracting hydrogen while preserving carbon through the in-situ pyrolysis of tar-rich coals has developed into a trend in the clean and low-carbon utilization of coal resources. Downhole heaters serve as critical equipment for the efficient in-situ pyrolysis of tar-rich coals. Advances Based on investigations and the systematic collection of relevant information and data, this study offers a brief introduction of the currently used methods for in-situ convection heating, focusing on the present situation of the research and …
Impacts Of The Caking Property Of Tar-Rich Coals On Their Pore Structure Evolution And Seepage During Pyrolysis, Chang Zhibing, Wang Chuchu, Kuang Wenhao, Tang Ying, Wu Xiaodan, Liu Shuqin
Impacts Of The Caking Property Of Tar-Rich Coals On Their Pore Structure Evolution And Seepage During Pyrolysis, Chang Zhibing, Wang Chuchu, Kuang Wenhao, Tang Ying, Wu Xiaodan, Liu Shuqin
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective The in-situ pyrolysis of tar-rich coals stands as a technique whereby coal seams are heated underground to produce tar and gas products. During the in-situ pyrolysis, the injection of heating media and the production of tar and gas are affected by the pore structure and permeability of coal seams. Since pyrolysis of caking tar-rich coals is accompanied by the formation of colloids, the pore structure and permeability of caking tar-rich coals differ from those of non-caking tar-rich coals. Methods Caking tar-rich coals were pyrolyzed at 300, 400, 500, and 600 ℃. During the pyrolysis, the pore parameters of the …
Distributions Of Products From The Pyrolysis Of Tar-Rich Coals For Tar Extraction In Northern Shaanxi Province, China, Yu Zunyi, Guo Wei, Yang Panxi, Gao Kun, Yang Fu, Ma Li, Wang Jing, Li Hongqiang, Yang Bolun, Wu Zhiqiang
Distributions Of Products From The Pyrolysis Of Tar-Rich Coals For Tar Extraction In Northern Shaanxi Province, China, Yu Zunyi, Guo Wei, Yang Panxi, Gao Kun, Yang Fu, Ma Li, Wang Jing, Li Hongqiang, Yang Bolun, Wu Zhiqiang
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Tar-rich coals stand as a special type of coal resource that integrates coal, oil, and gas properties. These coals, boasting abundant hydrogen-rich structures such as side chains and bridge bonds with aliphatic structures, are prone to crack and produce tar and gas during pyrolysis. These establish tar-rich coals as ideal raw materials that produce oil and gas through thermal conversion. Presently, the research into tar extraction from tar-rich coals through pyrolysis remains in its initial stage, and exploring the impacts of technological conditions, including heat carrier, heating type, and pyrolysis temperature, on the pyrolysis process holds critical significance for …
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Numerical Simulations Of The Evolutionary Patterns Of Multi-Physical Fields During The In-Situ Pyrolysis Of Tar-Rich Coals, Yang Fu, Cheng Xiangqiang, Li Mingjie, Wu Zhiqiang, Wei Jinjia, Cao Husheng
Numerical Simulations Of The Evolutionary Patterns Of Multi-Physical Fields During The In-Situ Pyrolysis Of Tar-Rich Coals, Yang Fu, Cheng Xiangqiang, Li Mingjie, Wu Zhiqiang, Wei Jinjia, Cao Husheng
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective The in-situ pyrolysis of tar-rich coals, an emerging technology for coal resource utilization characterized by cleanliness, high efficiency, and safety, is still in its initial development stage. This technology is greatly influenced by the evolutionary patterns of multi-physical fields and critical process parameters. Methods A numerical simulation model involving multi-physical fields was established by coupling fluid flow, heat transfer, and chemical reactions, and its reliability was verified by comparing the numerical simulation results with the pyrolysis experimental results of cylindrical coal samples. Based on the pilot test conditions, the impacts of permeability, heat-carrier flow rate, and fracture zone height …
Pyrolysis Characteristics And Pore-Fracture Evolutionary Patterns Of Tar-Rich Coals, Geng Jishi, Wang Shuangming, Sun Qiang, Hou Enke, Yang Yuru, Hu Xin, Xue Shengze
Pyrolysis Characteristics And Pore-Fracture Evolutionary Patterns Of Tar-Rich Coals, Geng Jishi, Wang Shuangming, Sun Qiang, Hou Enke, Yang Yuru, Hu Xin, Xue Shengze
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Extracting coal-based oil and gas from tar-rich coal through in situ pyrolysis plays a significant role in counteracting the shortage of China's oil and gas resources and enhancing the utilization efficiency of coal resources, representing a new trend for the efficient exploitation of tar-rich coals. During the in situ pyrolysis of tar-rich coals, the internal heat transfer, as well as the migration and production of pyrolysis products, is directly influenced by the oil and gas production characteristics and the characteristics of pores and fractures. Hence, it is particularly critical to identify the pyrolysis characteristics and pore-fracture evolutionary patterns of …
Spatiotemporal Distributions Of Typical Contaminants From The In-Situ Pyrolysis Of Tar-Rich Coals, Tian Hua, Zhang Ruolin, Wang Qianji, Wu Xiaoyu, Zhang Lei, Zhang Lingru, Fang Siyuan
Spatiotemporal Distributions Of Typical Contaminants From The In-Situ Pyrolysis Of Tar-Rich Coals, Tian Hua, Zhang Ruolin, Wang Qianji, Wu Xiaoyu, Zhang Lei, Zhang Lingru, Fang Siyuan
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective and Methods Under high temperatures, oil and gas produced from the in situ pyrolysis of tar-rich coals will migrate toward and accumulate in the overburden strata after passing through the fracture zones on the coal seam roof, causing potential contamination risks for the underground environment. To understand the release and distribution characteristics of typical contaminants generated from the underground pyrolysis of tar-rich coals, this study investigated the typical tar-rich coals from the Shenfu mining area of the Jurassic coalfield in northern Shaanxi Province. Based on data on the stratigraphic structures and lithology and using the self-developed equipment for similarity …
In-Situ Pyrolysis Of Tar-Rich Coal: Effects On Geological Environments And Geological Guarantee Technology, Xu Shiang, Zhang Pingsong, Cheng Gang, Wu Haibo
In-Situ Pyrolysis Of Tar-Rich Coal: Effects On Geological Environments And Geological Guarantee Technology, Xu Shiang, Zhang Pingsong, Cheng Gang, Wu Haibo
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Tar-rich coal, a type of unique unconventional oil and gas resource that integrates coal, oil, and gas, can be transformed into tar, combustible gases, and semi-coke solid fuels with high added value through in-situ pyrolysis. Therefore, the in-situ pyrolysis of tar-rich coal has the potential to meet the challenges in achieving the green exploitation and clean, low-carbon utilization of coals in the traditional coal industry. Furthermore, in terms of how to reduce coal pollution emissions and enhance energy efficiency, this technology offers a new solution for attaining the goals of peak carbon dioxide emissions and carbon neutrality. It also …
Identification Of Tar-Rich Coal Based On The True Density And Natural Gamma Ray Response Of Coals, Shi Qingmin, Geng Xuhu, Wang Shuangming, Cai Yue, Han Bo, Wang Shengquan, Zhang Zhehao, He Yufei
Identification Of Tar-Rich Coal Based On The True Density And Natural Gamma Ray Response Of Coals, Shi Qingmin, Geng Xuhu, Wang Shuangming, Cai Yue, Han Bo, Wang Shengquan, Zhang Zhehao, He Yufei
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Tar yield, derived from the Gray-King assay, serves as the sole metric for evaluating tar-rich coal. However, insufficient exploration data hinder its effective application in the fine-scale evaluation of extensive tar-rich coal. Methods Based on binary classification, this study proposed the optimal thresholds for tar-rich coal identification using true density (ρ) and natural gamma-ray (GR) log. Moreover, this study elucidated the intrinsic mechanisms behind the significant petrophysical parameter responses of tar-rich coal. Results and Conclusions Key findings are as follows: (1) Coals with various metamorphic grades differ in identification threshold. For instance, long-flame tar-rich coal, the optimal …
A Log-Based Method For Evaluating The Tar Yield Of Tar-Rich Coal, Tian Han, Li Ning, Wang Shuangming, Wu Hongliang, Feng Zhou, Wang Kewen, Wang Guiwen
A Log-Based Method For Evaluating The Tar Yield Of Tar-Rich Coal, Tian Han, Li Ning, Wang Shuangming, Wu Hongliang, Feng Zhou, Wang Kewen, Wang Guiwen
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective As a kind of coal-based oil and gas resource, tar-rich coal is significant for the supply of oil and gas resources, as well as the clean and efficient utilization of coals. Presently, the identification of tar-rich coals primarily depends on the Gray-King assay. In contrast, there is a lack of studies on the accurate identification and evaluation of tar-rich coal using geophysical methods. Methods This study investigated coals in the Jurassic Xishanyao and Badaowan Formations in Santanghu Basin, Xinjiang. Based on petrophysical experiments, as well as the typical log response characteristics of tar-rich coal, this study developed a new …
A Method For Predicting The Tar Yield Of Tar-Rich Coals Based On The Bp Neural Network Using Multiple Indicators Of Coal Petrography And Coal Quality, Qiao Junwei, Wang Changjian, Zhao Hongchao, Shi Qingmin, Zhang Yu, Fan Qi, Wang Duo, Yuan Dandan
A Method For Predicting The Tar Yield Of Tar-Rich Coals Based On The Bp Neural Network Using Multiple Indicators Of Coal Petrography And Coal Quality, Qiao Junwei, Wang Changjian, Zhao Hongchao, Shi Qingmin, Zhang Yu, Fan Qi, Wang Duo, Yuan Dandan
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Tar yield, the most important coal quality parameter for coal utilization through low-temperature pyrolysis, determines the clean utilization of tar-rich coals. However, various constraints result in limited test data on tar yield in the geological exploration stage of coals, substantially restricting the fine-scale assessment and efficient utilization of tar-rich coals. Methods To achieve more scientific and accurate fine-scale tar-rich coal assessments, this study examined 1073 sets of lithotype and coal quality data obtained previously from a Jurassic coalfield in northern Shaanxi. From these data, 141 sets with 20 lithotype and coal quality parameters regarding macerals, proximate analysis, ultimate analysis, …
Geological Factors Controlling The Occurrence Of Carboniferous-Permian Tar-Rich Coals In The Ningdong Coalfield, Huang Pengcheng, Guo Weiyong, Ji Xiaoyan, Cai Feifei, Zhang Zhifeng, Huang Kang, Cheng Yunqiang, Liu Zheng, Wang Bei, Chen Rong, Shi Qingmin
Geological Factors Controlling The Occurrence Of Carboniferous-Permian Tar-Rich Coals In The Ningdong Coalfield, Huang Pengcheng, Guo Weiyong, Ji Xiaoyan, Cai Feifei, Zhang Zhifeng, Huang Kang, Cheng Yunqiang, Liu Zheng, Wang Bei, Chen Rong, Shi Qingmin
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective The Ningdong Coalfield of the Ordos Basin boasts abundant tar-rich coal resources, of which tar-rich coals in the Carboniferous-Permian coal seams exhibit unique occurrence characteristics due to differences in thermal evolution and sedimentary environments. Methods This study analyzed the occurrence characteristics and critical material composition of tar-rich coals in the Hongdunzi and Siguquan mining areas. Based on this, it explored the controlling effects of the degree of coalification and sedimentary environment on the tar yield. Results and Conclusions The results indicate that the Carboniferous-Permian coal seams in the Ningdong Coalfield exhibit average tar yields ranging from 7.15% to 11.07%, …
Molecular Modeling Of Tar-Rich Coals From Northern Shaanxi And Their Molecular Dynamic Characteristics In The Process Of Pyrolysis For Tar Extraction, Guo Wei, Yang Panxi, Yu Zunyi, Yang Fu, Wang Jing, Ma Li, Li Hongqiang, Yang Bolun, Wu Zhiqiang
Molecular Modeling Of Tar-Rich Coals From Northern Shaanxi And Their Molecular Dynamic Characteristics In The Process Of Pyrolysis For Tar Extraction, Guo Wei, Yang Panxi, Yu Zunyi, Yang Fu, Wang Jing, Ma Li, Li Hongqiang, Yang Bolun, Wu Zhiqiang
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective The pyrolysis process and mechanism of tar-rich coals remain unclear due to their complex structures. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate the structure-activity relationship between their structure and the distributions of their pyrolytic products and determine the mechanism behind their pyrolysis for tar extraction. Methods Focusing on typical tar-rich coals from northern Shaanxi Province, this study calculated and constructed the molecular model of the coals using characterization methods such as carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance (13C NMR), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), determining the molecular formula at C444H380O74 …
Exploring The Pyrolysis Of Tar-Rich Coals Under The Catalysis Of Cerium-Modified Magnetic Core-Shell Hzsm-5, Zhou Anning, Zhang Zhi, Chen Yongan, Zhang Huaiqing, Bai Zhuangwei, Shi Zhiwei, He Xinfu
Exploring The Pyrolysis Of Tar-Rich Coals Under The Catalysis Of Cerium-Modified Magnetic Core-Shell Hzsm-5, Zhou Anning, Zhang Zhi, Chen Yongan, Zhang Huaiqing, Bai Zhuangwei, Shi Zhiwei, He Xinfu
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Tar-rich coals are valuable resources integrating coal, tar, and gas properties. Catalytic pyrolysis serves as a significant approach for achieving green and low-carbon development of tar-rich coals. However, the research and development of efficient and recyclable catalysts for the pyrolysis of tar-rich coals remains highly challenging. Methods With HZSM-5@SiO2@MgFe2O4 (HSMF) as the raw material, this study prepared HZSM-5@SiO2@MgFe2O4 (mHSMF) with a hierarchical porous structure using the hydrothermal method and alkali modification, followed by the preparation of cerium-modified mHSMF (5-CeO2/mHSMF) using the precipitation method. Employing a fixed-bed reactor, …
Advances In Research On Hydrogenation Saturation Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons In Coal Tar, He Xinfu, Gao Fan, Wu Hongju, Zhang Xiaoqin, Ma Tao, Shi Zhiwei, Zhou Anning, Zhang Yating
Advances In Research On Hydrogenation Saturation Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons In Coal Tar, He Xinfu, Gao Fan, Wu Hongju, Zhang Xiaoqin, Ma Tao, Shi Zhiwei, Zhou Anning, Zhang Yating
Coal Geology & Exploration
Significance Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), a predominant component in coal tar, can be used to produce jet fuels with high energy density and thermal stability through hydrogenation saturation. Based on the characteristics of the PAH hydrogenation process, this study proposed that primary challenges in PAH hydrogenation saturation include the resonance energy of PAHs themselves, the spatial site resistance of hydrogenation intermediates, and the competitive adsorption of feedstocks and intermediates on active sites in the catalysts. Progress Based on the review of research progress in catalysts for PAH hydrogenation saturation in recent years, this study analyzed the substantial factor influencing the …
Simulation Of The Pyrolysis Process Of Tar-Rich Coals In An H2O Atmosphere Based On The Reactive Force Field Molecular Dynamics, Huang Zibo, Liu Qianru, Liu Hong, Zhou Wenjing, Wei Jinjia
Simulation Of The Pyrolysis Process Of Tar-Rich Coals In An H2O Atmosphere Based On The Reactive Force Field Molecular Dynamics, Huang Zibo, Liu Qianru, Liu Hong, Zhou Wenjing, Wei Jinjia
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Tar-rich coal resources, abundant in China, can be converted into energy products (e.g., chemicals and gas/liquid fuels) through pyrolysis, thus alleviating the country’s dependence on oil and gas imports. A thorough understanding of the product evolution and reaction mechanisms of the pyrolysis of tar-rich coals is crucial to research into the clean and efficient conversion processes of coals. Methods Based on the reactive force field molecular dynamics (ReaxFF MD), this study simulated the pyrolysis process of tar-rich coals (long-flame coals) and explored the impacts of the H2O atmosphere on the distribution of pyrolytic products, along with the …
Performance Of Carbon Foams Based On Heavy Tar Produced By Tar-Rich Coal Pyrolysis, Zhang Lei, Liu Chunjiang, Song Ruikang, Wang Qi, Chen Ya, Huang Pengcheng
Performance Of Carbon Foams Based On Heavy Tar Produced By Tar-Rich Coal Pyrolysis, Zhang Lei, Liu Chunjiang, Song Ruikang, Wang Qi, Chen Ya, Huang Pengcheng
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Preparing graphitized foam materials using heavy tar produced by the pyrolysis of tar-rich coals plays a significant role in the high-value utilization of tar-rich coal resources. Methods This study aims to prepare high-performance carbon foam materials by investigating the relationships between various reaction conditions and carbon foam performance. First, using mesophase asphalt prepared with heavy tar as the precursor, carbon foams were developed via the high-temperature self-foaming method. Then, the effects of different reaction temperatures, heating rates, and reaction pressures on the performance of coal tar-based carbon foams were examined. Finally, quadratic multinomial regression equations were established using Box-Behnken …
Strategic Value And Scientific Exploration Of In-Situ Pyrolysis Of Tar-Rich Coals, Wang Shuangming, Shi Qingmin, Sun Qiang, Cui Shidong, Kou Bingyang, Qiao Junwei, Geng Jishi, Zhang Lei, Tian Hua, Jiang Pengfei, Cai Yue, Liu Lang
Strategic Value And Scientific Exploration Of In-Situ Pyrolysis Of Tar-Rich Coals, Wang Shuangming, Shi Qingmin, Sun Qiang, Cui Shidong, Kou Bingyang, Qiao Junwei, Geng Jishi, Zhang Lei, Tian Hua, Jiang Pengfei, Cai Yue, Liu Lang
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background Given China's significant demand shortfall of oil and gas, numerous constraints on oil and gas supply, an arduous task of green and low-carbon energy transition of coals, tar-rich coals, a type of coal resource integrating the properties of coal, oil, and gas, have great potential for increasing the oil and gas supply of the country. Advances Despite the successful engineering test conducted in Yulin, Shaanxi Province, in-situ pyrolysis of tar-rich coals remains in its exploratory stage. This technology holds great strategic value in two aspects: (1) It enables reduced demand shortfall of oil and gas in China to enhance …
A Fresh Take: Seasonal Changes In Terrestrial Freshwater Inputs Impact Salt Marsh Hydrology And Vegetation Dynamics (Estuaries And Coasts, (2024), 10.1007/S12237-024-01392-1), Maya S. Montalvo, Emilio Grande, Anna E. Braswell, Ate Visser, Bhavna Arora, Erin C. Seybold, Corianne Tatariw, John C. Haskins, Charlie A. Endris, Fuller Gerbl
A Fresh Take: Seasonal Changes In Terrestrial Freshwater Inputs Impact Salt Marsh Hydrology And Vegetation Dynamics (Estuaries And Coasts, (2024), 10.1007/S12237-024-01392-1), Maya S. Montalvo, Emilio Grande, Anna E. Braswell, Ate Visser, Bhavna Arora, Erin C. Seybold, Corianne Tatariw, John C. Haskins, Charlie A. Endris, Fuller Gerbl
School of Earth & Environment Departmental Research
Salt marshes exist at the terrestrial-marine interface, providing important ecosystem services such as nutrient cycling and carbon sequestration. Tidal inputs play a dominant role in salt marsh porewater mixing, and terrestrially derived freshwater inputs are increasingly recognized as important sources of water and solutes to intertidal wetlands. However, there remains a critical gap in understanding the role of freshwater inputs on salt marsh hydrology, and how this may impact marsh subsurface salinity and plant productivity. Here, we address this knowledge gap by examining the hydrologic behavior, porewater salinity, and pickleweed (Sarcocornia pacifica also known as Salicornia pacifica) plant productivity along …
Road Mitigation Structures Designed For Texas Ocelots: Influence Of Structural Characteristics And Environmental Factors On Non-Target Wildlife Usage, Anna Rivera Roy, Kevin W. Ryer, Md. Saydur Rahman, John H. Young Jr., Richard J. Kline
Road Mitigation Structures Designed For Texas Ocelots: Influence Of Structural Characteristics And Environmental Factors On Non-Target Wildlife Usage, Anna Rivera Roy, Kevin W. Ryer, Md. Saydur Rahman, John H. Young Jr., Richard J. Kline
School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences Faculty Publications and Presentations
Roads negatively impact wildlife through habitat fragmentation, loss of habitat connectivity, and wildlife-vehicle collisions, thus road mitigation structures, such as wildlife crossing structures (WCS), wildlife guards (WG), and fencing are commonly used to address this issue all over the world, including in the United States. In South Texas, such structures were built or modified along a State Highway in an effort to address road mortality for the endangered ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) and non-target wildlife species. The goal of this study was to examine temporal changes in wildlife interactions with WCS and WG during and after their construction and …
Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou) Draft Final Insufficiently Reclaimed Sites Field Sampling Plan (Fsp) Bres No. 120 – Bonanza Dump., Mike Mcanulty
Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site
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Draft Final 2024 Residential Metals Abatement Program (Rmap) Brown’S Gulch Borrow Submittal #1, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.
Draft Final 2024 Residential Metals Abatement Program (Rmap) Brown’S Gulch Borrow Submittal #1, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.
Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site
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Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou) Draft Final Insufficiently Reclaimed Sites Field Sampling Plan (Fsp) Bres No. 120 – Bonanza Dump., Mike Mcanulty
Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site
No abstract provided.
Red Harvester Ant, Pogonomyrmex Barbatus, Nests Impact Soil Compaction But Not Temperature In Peri-Urban Habitats Of The Lower Rio Grande Valley, Geovanni Hernandez, Hannah J. Penn, Richard Cano, Lilly Victoria Elliott-Vidaurri, Robin A. Choudhury
Red Harvester Ant, Pogonomyrmex Barbatus, Nests Impact Soil Compaction But Not Temperature In Peri-Urban Habitats Of The Lower Rio Grande Valley, Geovanni Hernandez, Hannah J. Penn, Richard Cano, Lilly Victoria Elliott-Vidaurri, Robin A. Choudhury
School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences Faculty Publications and Presentations
Ants are vital ecosystem engineers that can influence soil properties, subsequent soil processes, and associated biota via underground nest construction. Harvester ants consume seeds and are often found in arid areas. They frequently alter the soil chemistry and bulk density of the soils in and around their nest sites. Many species of harvester ants also intentionally remove vegetation around their nest openings, which creates cones or discs of bare soil that may further alter soil temperatures. However, much of the work to study the impacts of harvester ants on soil properties has occurred in shrubland and grassland settings rather than …