Browsing Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences by Author "Sattler, Melanie L."
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Air Emissions From Natural Gas Exploration And Mining In The Barnett Shale Geologic Reservoir
Rich, Alisa Larraine (Environmental & Earth Science, 2011-10-11)This study evaluates air emissions from natural gas mining and production in the Barnett Shale within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Due to advances in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, natural gas production ... -
BENEFITS AND OBSTACLES TO INSTALLING WIND AND SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS ON UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES: A TEXAS STUDY
Lafavers, Andrew G.; 0000-0003-3533-0432 (2018-08-13)There is much known about renewable energy including solar and wind. However, there is little information available regarding the use of wind and solar energy on college and university campuses. As educators and shapers ... -
Development Of A Mathematical Model, VUMP (Vinasse Utilization For Methane Production)
Kuusisto, Lucina Márcia-de-Mello (Environmental & Earth Science, 2013-07-22)Environmental pollution causes ongoing problems. Many countries are faced with the dilemma of finding alternative energy sources that are cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Biofuels have received much attention ... -
Indoor Air Quality In Schools: An Investigation Of The Impact Of Outdoor Air Quality, School Layout, And Room Type
Mansour, Sahar M. (Environmental & Earth Science, 2014-09-17)Indoor air quality (IAQ) in educational facilities is a very important aspect of the educational process because it may affect the students and staff health and performance. This study was conducted during the 2012-2013 ... -
Investigation Of How Microbes Involved In Anerobic Digestion Of Vinasse Change As Functions Of Temperature, Vinasse Compositions And Time
Sabnis, Madhu Sanjog (Environmental & Earth Science, 2014-09-17)Recent fossil fuel supply crunches and price spikes have prompted increased interest in ethanol as an alternative transportation fuel. However, vinasse, the liquid residue left from the distillation of ethanol, poses serious ... -
On-road Measurement Of NOx And CO₂ Emissions From Biodiesel Produced From Different Feedstocks
Pala-En, Natchanok (Environmental & Earth Science, 2012-07-25)Biodiesel has generated increased interest in the US and elsewhere recently as an alternative to petroleum-derived diesel. Because it can be produced from domestic feedstocks such as soybeans, canola oil, and even recycled ... -
Proximity Of Cancer Cases To Airports Within The State Of Texas
Senkayi, Sala Nanyanzi (Environmental & Earth Science, 2012-07-25)Determining whether the incidence of cancer may be associated with pollutants emitted from airports is important in order to better plan cities to reduce such incidences. This research aims to answer the following questions: ... -
Removal Of Butylene And Propylene Gas Using Biofiltration
Rani, Madhu (Environmental & Earth Science, 2010-03-03)Air pollutants are produced from a variety of anthropogenic activities such as food production, wastewater treatment plants, painting, industrial activities, and biomass combustion. Such pollutants are becoming a cause ...