Final Report: Improved Site Characterization And Storage Prediction Through Stochastic Inversion Of Time-Lapse Geophysical And Geochemical Data (open access)

Final Report: Improved Site Characterization And Storage Prediction Through Stochastic Inversion Of Time-Lapse Geophysical And Geochemical Data

During the last months of this project, our project activities have concentrated on four areas: (1) performing a stochastic inversion of pattern 16 seismic data to deduce reservoir bulk/shear moduli and density; the need for this inversion was not anticipated in the original scope of work, (2) performing a stochastic inversion of pattern 16 seismic data to deduce reservoir porosity and permeability, (3) complete the software needed to perform geochemical inversions and (4) use the software to perform stochastic inversion of aqueous chemistry data to deduce mineral volume fractions. This report builds on work described in progress reports previously submitted (Ramirez et al., 2009, 2010, 2011 - reports fulfilled the requirements of deliverables D1-D4) and fulfills deliverable D5: Field-based single-pattern simulations work product. The main challenge with our stochastic inversion approach is its large computational expense, even for single reservoir patterns. We dedicated a significant level of effort to improve computational efficiency but inversions involving multiple patterns were still intractable by project's end. As a result, we were unable to fulfill Deliverable D6: Field-based multi-pattern simulations work product.
Date: April 14, 2011
Creator: Ramirez, A.; Mcnab, W.; Hao, Y.; White, D. & Johnson, J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
100-NR-2 Apatite Treatability Test: Fall 2010 Tracer Infiltration Test (White Paper) (open access)

100-NR-2 Apatite Treatability Test: Fall 2010 Tracer Infiltration Test (White Paper)

The primary objectives of the tracer infiltration test were to 1) determine whether field-scale hydraulic properties for the compacted roadbed materials and underlying Hanford fm. sediments comprising the zone of water table fluctuation beneath the site are consistent with estimates based laboratory-scale measurements on core samples and 2) characterize wetting front advancement and distribution of soil moisture achieved for the selected application rate. These primary objectives were met. The test successfully demonstrated that 1) the remaining 2 to 3 ft of compacted roadbed material below the infiltration gallery does not limit infiltration rates to levels that would be expected to eliminate near surface application as a viable amendment delivery approach and 2) the combined aqueous and geophysical monitoring approaches employed at this site, with some operational adjustments based on lessons learned, provides an effective means of assessing wetting front advancement and the distribution of soil moisture achieved for a given solution application. Reasonably good agreement between predicted and observed tracer and moisture front advancement rates was observed. During the first tracer infiltration test, which used a solution application rate of 0.7 cm/hr, tracer arrivals were observed at the water table (10 to 12 ft below the bottom of the infiltration …
Date: April 14, 2011
Creator: Vermeul, Vincent R.; Fritz, Brad G.; Fruchter, Jonathan S.; Greenwood, William J.; Johnson, Timothy C.; Horner, Jacob A. et al.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Jack County Herald (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, January 14, 2011 (open access)

The Jack County Herald (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, January 14, 2011

Weekly newspaper from Jacksboro, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 14, 2011
Creator: Hudson, Pam
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Jack County Herald (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, October 14, 2011 (open access)

The Jack County Herald (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, October 14, 2011

Weekly newspaper from Jacksboro, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 14, 2011
Creator: Hudson, Pam
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 113, No. 079, Ed. 1 Monday, February 14, 2011 (open access)

Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 113, No. 079, Ed. 1 Monday, February 14, 2011

Daily newspaper from Sweetwater, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 14, 2011
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Techniques Employed to Conduct Postshot Drilling at the former Nevada Test Site (open access)

Techniques Employed to Conduct Postshot Drilling at the former Nevada Test Site

Postshot drilling provided essential data on the results of the underground nuclear tests conducted at the Nevada Test Site (NTS), now identified as the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). It was the means by which samples from the zone of interest were obtained for radiochemical analysis. This handbook describes how Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) conducted postshot drilling operations at the NTS, and it provides a general understanding of the process. Postshot drilling is a specialized application of rotary drilling. Accordingly, this handbook gives a brief description of rotary drilling in Section 2 to acquaint the reader with the general subject before proceeding to the specialized techniques used in postshot drilling. In Section 3, the handbook describes the typical postshot drilling situation at the former NTS and the drilling methods used. Section 4 describes the typical sequence of operations in postshot drilling at the former NTS. Detailed information on special equipment and techniques is given in a series of appendices (A through F) at the end of the handbook.
Date: April 14, 2011
Creator: Dekin, W D
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Greensheet (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 14, 2011 (open access)

The Greensheet (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 14, 2011

Free weekly newspaper that includes business and classified advertising.
Date: April 14, 2011
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Energy Tax Policy: Issues in the 112th Congress (open access)

Energy Tax Policy: Issues in the 112th Congress

The economic rationale for interventions in energy markets helps inform the debate surrounding energy tax policy. This report begins by providing background on the economic rationale for energy market interventions, highlighting various market failures. After identifying possible market failures in the production and consumption of energy, possible interventions are discussed. The report concludes with an analysis of energy tax policy as it stands at the start of the 112th Congress.
Date: April 14, 2011
Creator: Sherlock, Molly F. & Crandall-Hollick, Margot L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Energy Tax Policy: Issues in the 112th Congress (open access)

Energy Tax Policy: Issues in the 112th Congress

The economic rationale for interventions in energy markets helps inform the debate surrounding energy tax policy. This report begins by providing background on the economic rationale for energy market interventions, highlighting various market failures. After identifying possible market failures in the production and consumption of energy, possible interventions are discussed. The report concludes with an analysis of energy tax policy as it stands at the start of the 112th Congress.
Date: April 14, 2011
Creator: Sherlock, Molly F. & Crandall-Hollick, Margot L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Greensheet (Arlington-Grand Prairie, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 14, 2011 (open access)

The Greensheet (Arlington-Grand Prairie, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 14, 2011

Free weekly newspaper that includes business and classified advertising.
Date: April 14, 2011
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Greensheet (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 14, 2011 (open access)

The Greensheet (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 14, 2011

Free weekly newspaper that includes business and classified advertising.
Date: April 14, 2011
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Cuero Record (Cuero, Tex.), Vol. 117, No. 37, Ed. 1 Wednesday, September 14, 2011 (open access)

The Cuero Record (Cuero, Tex.), Vol. 117, No. 37, Ed. 1 Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Weekly newspaper from Cuero, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 14, 2011
Creator: Rea, Glenn
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Keene Star (Keene, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 50, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 14, 2011 (open access)

Keene Star (Keene, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 50, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 14, 2011

Weekly newspaper from Keene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 14, 2011
Creator: Gnadt, Paul
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jackson County Herald-Tribune (Edna, Tex.), Vol. 104, No. 42, Ed. 1 Wednesday, September 14, 2011 (open access)

Jackson County Herald-Tribune (Edna, Tex.), Vol. 104, No. 42, Ed. 1 Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Weekly newspaper from Edna, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 14, 2011
Creator: Lundstrom, Chris
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Cuero Record (Cuero, Tex.), Vol. 117, No. 50, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 14, 2011 (open access)

The Cuero Record (Cuero, Tex.), Vol. 117, No. 50, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Weekly newspaper from Cuero, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 14, 2011
Creator: Rea, Glenn
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Refugio County Press (Refugio, Tex.), Vol. 51, No. 49, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 14, 2011 (open access)

Refugio County Press (Refugio, Tex.), Vol. 51, No. 49, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 14, 2011

Weekly newspaper from Refugio, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 14, 2011
Creator: Nelson, Kenda
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jacksboro Gazette-News (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. 132, No. 2, Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 14, 2011 (open access)

Jacksboro Gazette-News (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. 132, No. 2, Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Weekly newspaper from Jacksboro, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 14, 2011
Creator: Hudson, Pam
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Saturday, May 14, 2011 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Saturday, May 14, 2011

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 14, 2011
Creator: DeSilver, Debi
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Sapulpa Daily Herald (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 97, No. 23, Ed. 1 Friday, October 14, 2011 (open access)

Sapulpa Daily Herald (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 97, No. 23, Ed. 1 Friday, October 14, 2011

Daily newspaper from Sapulpa, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 14, 2011
Creator: Gibbs, Angenene
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 129, No. 64, Ed. 1 Sunday, August 14, 2011 (open access)

Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 129, No. 64, Ed. 1 Sunday, August 14, 2011

Semi-weekly newspaper from Livingston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 14, 2011
Creator: Reddell, Valerie
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Perry Daily Journal (Perry, Okla.), Vol. 119, No. 95, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 14, 2011 (open access)

Perry Daily Journal (Perry, Okla.), Vol. 119, No. 95, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 14, 2011

Daily newspaper from Perry, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 14, 2011
Creator: Brown, Gloria
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 14, 2011 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 14, 2011
Creator: DeSilver, Debi
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Friday, October 14, 2011 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Friday, October 14, 2011

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 14, 2011
Creator: DeSilver, Debi
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Sapulpa Daily Herald (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 96, No. 256, Ed. 1 Wednesday, September 14, 2011 (open access)

Sapulpa Daily Herald (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 96, No. 256, Ed. 1 Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Daily newspaper from Sapulpa, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 14, 2011
Creator: Harmon, C. L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History