Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Events for April
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Lyman L. Handy Colloquium
Thu, Apr 12, 2007 @ 12:45 PM
Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
The Promise of Computational Science: Opportunities for Computational MaterialsLyman L. Handy Colloquium presents The Promise of Computational Science: Opportunities for Computational Materials Professor Sidney Yip
Departments of Nuclear Science and Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA Abstract
As advanced computational methods are being developed and used to solve complex problems, the intersection of computational science and materials research presents a unique opportunity for ensuring the scientific and technological competitiveness of our nation. We explore the notion of designing a "Concept Material" through the process of multiscale modeling and simulation with verification and validation. Several types of applications, from grand challenge problems suitable for a national initiative to small-group projects linking colleagues across the campus, will be offered as examples, concluding with an outlook on global synergy in educating a new community of scientists and engineers. Suggested reading: S. Yip, "Synergistic Science: Computational Materials", Nature Materials, 2, 3 (2003). Thursday, April 12, 2007
Seminar at 12:45 p.m. OHE 122 Refreshments will be served after the seminar in the HED Lobby The Scientific Community is Cordially Invited.Location: Olin Hall of Engineering (OHE) - 122
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Petra Pearce
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
An Overview Of BPs Activities In The Area Of Pushing The Reservoir Technical Limits
Mon, Apr 16, 2007 @ 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM
Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Dr. Reza FassihiExploration and Production Technology, BPIn this presentation Dr. Fasshi will discuss the current BP activities within the area of pushing the reservoir technical limits. He will introduce the Ultimate Recovery factor and discuss some of the new methods for increasing oil Recovery. Two key technologies that are being developed and field tested within bp are Low Salinity Waterflood (LoSalTM ) and Bright WaterTM injection. The latter technology uses a special polymer that gels at reservoir conditions and plugs the thief zones. He'll present the latest simulation and field results in detail.
Location: Hedco Petroleum and Chemical Engineering Building (HED) - 116
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Takimoto Idania
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
Modeling and Simulation of Geological CO2 Sequestration Processes
Wed, Apr 18, 2007 @ 12:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Lyman L. Handy ColloquiumpresentsDr. Margot GerritsenPetroleum Engineering Program, Stanford UniversityGeological sequestration of CO2 in depleted oil or gas reservoir, deep aquifers or coalbeds is increasingly looked at as a viable way to reduce the atmospheric concentration of this greenhouse gas. To address the important questions of the feasibility, risks and costs of geological CO2 sequestration processes, researchers frequently turn to computer simulations. Reliable simulation is however quite challenging. We will discuss the state-of-knowledge in geological sequestration, the numerical challenges and research required to advance this field.
Location: Hedco Petroleum and Chemical Engineering Building (HED) - 116
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Takimoto Idania
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
Geological Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide: A Viable Option for Mitigating the Greenhouse Effect
Thu, Apr 19, 2007 @ 12:45 PM
Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
byProfessor Dongxiao ZhangMewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological EngineeringThe University of OklahomaAbstractA dramatic increase in anthropogenic Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions since the
Industrial Revolution is thought to be responsible for current global warming trends.
Carbon dioxide comprises more than half of all atmospheric GHG emissions, resulting
primarily from combustion of fossil fuels. Carbon management is a broad national
and international policy response to address these climate change issues.
Sequestration is the most direct carbon management strategy for long-term removal
of CO2 from the atmosphere, and is likely to be needed for continuation of the US
fossil fuel-based economy and high standard of living. National and international
investments in research on carbon sequestration are ramping up rapidly. At the same
time, carbon sequestration is becoming a new branch of science and engineering.
During this seminar, I will address R&D issues and opportunities associated with
geological carbon sequestration as well as some of our recent research activities in
this area. In particular, a recent pilot study of sequestrating CO2 in a depleted oil
reservoir as well as results for some key issues associated with geological carbon
sequestration (e.g., viscous fingering and wormhole formation) will be discussed in
detail.Thursday, April 19, 2007
Seminar at 12:45 p.m.
OHE 122Refreshments will be served after the seminar in the HED Lobby
The Scientific Community is Cordially Invited.Location: Olin Hall of Engineering (OHE) - 122
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Petra Pearce
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
First-principles engineering of advanced hydrogen storage materials
Fri, Apr 20, 2007 @ 02:45 PM
Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials SciencepresentsFirst-principles engineering of advanced hydrogen storage materialsVidvuds OzoliòðDepartment of Materials Science & Engineering, University of California, Los AngelesHydrogen-fueled vehicles require a cost-effective, light-weight material that binds hydrogen strongly enough to be stable at ambient pressures and temperatures but weakly enough to liberate H2 with minimal heat input. Since none of the simple metal hydrides satisfy all the requirements for a practical H2 storage system, recent research efforts have turned to complex hydrides and advanced multicomponent material compositions. We will show that first-principles density-functional theory (DFT) calculations have become a valuable tool for understanding and predicting novel hydrogen storage materials. Recent studies in our group have used DFT calculations to (i) predict crystal structures of new solid-state hydrides, (ii) determine phase diagrams and thermodynamically favored reaction pathways in multinary hydrides, and (iii) study microscopic kinetics of hydrogen release reactions. We have developed theoretical methods for determining crystal structures and thermodynamic properties of novel complex hydrides, which allow accurate theoretical predictions of hydrogenation enthalpies without any experimental input. Using Li-Mg-N-H and Li-Mg-B-N-H as examples, we will demonstrate that phase diagrams and hydrogenation reactions in multicomponent systems can be determined entirely from the first principles. Finally, we will show recent DFT results that elucidate the kinetics of H2 release and mass transport in the prototypical complex hydride, sodium alanate.Friday, April 20, 2007
Seminar at 2:45 pm
SLH 102
Refreshments will be served at 2:30pm
**ALL FIRST YEAR MATERIALS SCIENCE MAJORS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND**
Location: John Stauffer Science Lecture Hall (SLH) - 102
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Petra Pearce
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.
