Browsing Undergraduate Research Scholars Capstone (2006–present) by Subject "Oil"
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According to the US Energy Information Administration, over 50% of the oil and natural gas produced in the US came from hydraulically fractured wells in 2015. While the economic and geopolitical benefits of this new industry ...
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(2019-05-03)In this study, we assessed the bioaccumulation of oil-derived and man-made pollutants in deep-sea epibenthic megafauna from the northern Gulf of Mexico. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (or PAHs) were measured as representatives ...
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Many problems are caused by coking within engines with extreme operating conditions. Coking is a type of deposit formation and can interfere with reliable fluid flow and a machine’s mechanical movements, increase wear ...
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This thesis paper examines the effects of changes in the oil and gas industry on local Texas labor markets especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The events surrounding the COVID-19 virus are unique in US history and ...
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(2013-12-02)Shale gas has emerged as one of the leading energy developments in the United States. Production has risen from roughly 0.9 trillion cubic feet (TCF) in 2006 to 4.8 TCF in 2010. Shale gas now encompasses 23% of U.S. natural ...