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Prediction of Coal ash leaching behavior in acid mine water, comparison of laboratory and field studies (open access)

Prediction of Coal ash leaching behavior in acid mine water, comparison of laboratory and field studies

Strongly alkaline fluidized bed combustion ash is commonly used to control acid mine drainage in West Virginia coal mines. Objectives include acid neutralization and immobilization of the primary AMD pollutants: iron, aluminum and manganese. The process has been successful in controlling AMD though doubts remain regarding mobilization of other toxic elements present in the ash. In addition, AMD contains many toxic elements in low concentrations. And, each mine produces AMD of widely varying quality. So, predicting the effect of a particular ash on a given coal mine's drainage quality is of particular interest. In this chapter we compare the results of a site-specific ash leaching procedure with two large-scale field applications of FBC ash. The results suggested a high degree of predictability for roughly half of the 25 chemical parameters and poor predictability for the remainder. Of these, seven parameters were successfully predicted on both sites: acidity, Al, B, Ba, Fe, Ni and Zn while electrical conductivity, Ca, Cd, SO4, Pb and Sb were not successfully predicted on either site. Trends for the remaining elements: As, Ag, Be, Cu, Cr, Hg, Mg, Mn, pH, Se Tl and V were successfully predicted on one but not both mine sites.
Date: January 10, 2005
Creator: ANNA, KNOX
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Electric Reliability: Options for Electric Transmission Infrastructure Improvements (open access)

Electric Reliability: Options for Electric Transmission Infrastructure Improvements

The electric utility industry is inherently capital intensive. At the same time, the industry must operate under a changing and sometimes unpredictable regulatory system at both the federal and state level. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 has set in place government activities intended to relieve congestion on the transmission system. Several factors have contributed to the lack of new transmission capacity; these are outlined within this report. This report also discusses earlier pieces of energy legislation.
Date: June 10, 2005
Creator: Abel, Amy
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Migration and Entrapment of DNAPLs in Heterogeneous Systems: Impact of Waste and Porous Medium Composition (open access)

Migration and Entrapment of DNAPLs in Heterogeneous Systems: Impact of Waste and Porous Medium Composition

Dense nonaqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs) pose a significant threat to soil and groundwater at Department of Energy (DOE) sites. Evidence suggests that subsurface wettability variations are present at many of these sites as a result of spatical and temporal variations in aqueous phase chemistry, contaminant aging, mineralogy and organic matter. The presence of such heterogeneity may significantly influence DNAPL migration and entrapment in the saturated zone.
Date: January 10, 2005
Creator: Abriola, Linda M. & Demond, Avery H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Environmental Whole-Genome Amplification to Access Microbial Diversity in Contaminated Sediments (open access)

Environmental Whole-Genome Amplification to Access Microbial Diversity in Contaminated Sediments

Low-biomass samples from nitrate and heavy metal contaminated soils yield DNA amounts that have limited use for direct, native analysis and screening. Multiple displacement amplification (MDA) using ?29 DNA polymerase was used to amplify whole genomes from environmental, contaminated, subsurface sediments. By first amplifying the genomic DNA (gDNA), biodiversity analysis and gDNA library construction of microbes found in contaminated soils were made possible. The MDA method was validated by analyzing amplified genome coverage from approximately five Escherichia coli cells, resulting in 99.2 percent genome coverage. The method was further validated by confirming overall representative species coverage and also an amplification bias when amplifying from a mix of eight known bacterial strains. We extracted DNA from samples with extremely low cell densities from a U.S. Department of Energy contaminated site. After amplification, small subunit rRNA analysis revealed relatively even distribution of species across several major phyla. Clone libraries were constructed from the amplified gDNA, and a small subset of clones was used for shotgun sequencing. BLAST analysis of the library clone sequences showed that 64.9 percent of the sequences had significant similarities to known proteins, and ''clusters of orthologous groups'' (COG) analysis revealed that more than half of the sequences from …
Date: December 10, 2005
Creator: Abulencia, C. B.; Wyborski, D. L.; Garcia, J.; Podar, M.; Chen, W.; Chang, S. H. et al.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Transverse-momentum dependent modification of dynamic texture in central Au+Au collisions at sqrt(sNN) = 200 GeV (open access)

Transverse-momentum dependent modification of dynamic texture in central Au+Au collisions at sqrt(sNN) = 200 GeV

Correlations in the hadron distributions produced in relativistic Au+Au collisions are studied in the discrete wavelet expansion method. The analysis is performed in the space of pseudorapidity (|{eta}| {le} 1) and azimuth (full 2{pi}) in bins of transverse momentum (p{sub t}) from 0.14 {le} p{sub t} {le} 2.1 GeV/c. In peripheral Au+Au collisions a correlation structure ascribed to minijet fragmentation is observed. It evolves with collision centrality and p{sub t} in a way not seen before which suggests strong dissipation of minijet fragmentation in the longitudinally-expanding medium.
Date: January 10, 2005
Creator: Adams, J.; Aggarwal, M. M.; Ahammed, Z.; Amonett, J.; Anderson, B. D.; Arkhipkin, D. et al.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
General computational spectroscopic framework applied to Z-pinch dynamic hohlraum K-shell argon spectra (open access)

General computational spectroscopic framework applied to Z-pinch dynamic hohlraum K-shell argon spectra

We describe a general computational spectroscopic framework for interpreting observed spectra. The framework compares synthetic spectra with measured spectra, then optimizes the agreement using the Dakota toolkit to minimize a merit function that incorporates established spectroscopic techniques. We generate synthetic spectra using the self-consistent nonlocal thermodynamic equilibrium atomic kinetics and radiative transfer code Cretin, relativistic atomic structure and cross section data from Hullac, and detailed spectral line shapes from Totalb. We test the capabilities of both our synthetic spectra model and general spectroscopic framework by analyzing a K-shell argon spectrum from a Z-pinch dynamic hohlraum inertial confinement fusion capsule implosion experiment. The framework obtains close agreement between an experimental spectrum measured by a time integrated focusing spectrometer and the optimal synthetic spectrum. The synthetic spectra show that considering the spatial extent of the capsule and including the effects of optically thick resonance lines significantly affects the interpretation of measured spectra.
Date: January 10, 2005
Creator: Adams, M L; Sinars, D B & Scott, H A
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-European Union Trade Relations: Issues and Policy Challenges (open access)

U.S.-European Union Trade Relations: Issues and Policy Challenges

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Date: February 10, 2005
Creator: Ahearn, Raymond J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Timpson & Tenaha News (Timpson, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 10, 2005 (open access)

Timpson & Tenaha News (Timpson, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 10, 2005

Weekly newspaper from Timpson, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 10, 2005
Creator: Alexander, Nancy
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Timpson & Tenaha News (Timpson, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 10, 2005 (open access)

Timpson & Tenaha News (Timpson, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 10, 2005

Weekly newspaper from Timpson, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 10, 2005
Creator: Alexander, Nancy
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Timpson & Tenaha News (Timpson, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 10, 2005 (open access)

Timpson & Tenaha News (Timpson, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 10, 2005

Weekly newspaper from Timpson, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 10, 2005
Creator: Alexander, Nancy
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Dynamic Range of Ultra-High Resolution Cryogenic Gamma-ray Spectrometers (open access)

The Dynamic Range of Ultra-High Resolution Cryogenic Gamma-ray Spectrometers

We are developing high-resolution cryogenic gamma-ray spectrometers for nuclear science and non-proliferation applications. The gamma-ray detectors are composed of a bulk superconducting Sn foil absorber attached to multilayer Mo/Cu transition-edge sensors (TES). The energy resolution achieved with a 1 x 1 x 0.25 mm{sup 3} Sn absorber is 50 -90eV for {gamma}-rays up to 100 keV and it decreases for large absorber sizes. We discuss the trade-offs between energy resolution and dynamic range, as well as development of TES arrays for higher count rates and better sensitivity.
Date: August 10, 2005
Creator: Ali, S.; Terracol, S. F.; Drury, O. B. & Friedrich, S.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Correlation Function and Generalized Master Equation of Arbitrary Age (open access)

Correlation Function and Generalized Master Equation of Arbitrary Age

Article discussing research on correlation function and generalized master equation of arbitrary age.
Date: June 10, 2005
Creator: Allegrini, Paolo; Aquino, Gerardo; Grigolini, Paolo; Palatella, Luigi; Rosa, Angelo & West, Bruce J.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 106, No. 236, Ed. 1 Monday, January 10, 2005 (open access)

Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 106, No. 236, Ed. 1 Monday, January 10, 2005

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 10, 2005
Creator: Andrews, Mike
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 106, No. 263, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 10, 2005 (open access)

Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 106, No. 263, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 10, 2005

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 10, 2005
Creator: Andrews, Mike
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 106, No. 287, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 10, 2005 (open access)

Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 106, No. 287, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 10, 2005

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 10, 2005
Creator: Andrews, Mike
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 107, No. 8, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 10, 2005 (open access)

Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 107, No. 8, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 10, 2005

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 10, 2005
Creator: Andrews, Mike
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 107, No. 34, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 10, 2005 (open access)

Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 107, No. 34, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 10, 2005

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 10, 2005
Creator: Andrews, Mike
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 107, No. 59, Ed. 1 Friday, June 10, 2005 (open access)

Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 107, No. 59, Ed. 1 Friday, June 10, 2005

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 10, 2005
Creator: Andrews, Mike
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 107, No. 84, Ed. 1 Sunday, July 10, 2005 (open access)

Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 107, No. 84, Ed. 1 Sunday, July 10, 2005

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 10, 2005
Creator: Andrews, Mike
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 107, No. 111, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 10, 2005 (open access)

Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 107, No. 111, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 10, 2005

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 10, 2005
Creator: Andrews, Mike
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
European Union Enlargement (open access)

European Union Enlargement

On May 1, 2004, 10 states joined the European Union (EU), enlarging the Union to 25 members. The EU views the enlargement process as an historic opportunity to promote stability in Europe and further the integration of the continent by peaceful means. In addition to the 10 new members (Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia), three other states — Bulgaria, Romania, and Croatia — hope to accede to the EU by 2007. Turkey is also a candidate and is expected to begin accession negotiations in 2005. Macedonia has also applied for EU membership.
Date: June 10, 2005
Creator: Archick, Kristin
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The European Union in 2005 and Beyond (open access)

The European Union in 2005 and Beyond

The European Union (EU) experienced significant changes in 2004 as it enlarged from 15 to 25 members and continued work on a new constitutional treaty to institute internal reforms and further EU political integration. In 2005, the EU is expected to build on these efforts and seek to implement several recent foreign policy and defense initiatives. This report describes the current status of the EU’s “constitution,” EU enlargement, the EU’s evolving foreign and defense policies, and possible implications for U.S.-EU relations.
Date: June 10, 2005
Creator: Archick, Kristin
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The European Union: Questions and Answers (open access)

The European Union: Questions and Answers

This report provides answers to key questions related to the European Union (EU). It describes the EU’s evolution, its governing institutions, trade policy, and efforts to forge common foreign and defense policies. The report also addresses the EU-U.S. and EU-NATO relationships.
Date: June 10, 2005
Creator: Archick, Kristin
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The European Union's "Constitution" (open access)

The European Union's "Constitution"

In June 2004, the European Union (EU) concluded work on a constitutional treaty that contains changes to the EU’s governing institutions and decision-making processes. This new “constitution” grew out of the 2002-2003 Convention on the Future of Europe and previous EU efforts to institute internal reforms ahead of the Union’s expansion from 15 members to 25 in May 2004. The “constitution” aims to enable a larger EU to operate effectively and prevent gridlock, but it must still be ratified by all member states before it enters into force. This report provides background information on the Convention and describes the EU “constitution,” its key provisions, next steps, and possible implications for the U.S.-EU relationship.
Date: June 10, 2005
Creator: Archick, Kristin
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library