The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) conducts cutting-edge energy research and technology development and analyzes energy systems and international energy issues for the U.S. Department of Energy. The NETL-Regional University Alliance (NETL-RUA) is an applied research collaboration that combines NETL's energy research expertise with the broad capabilities of five nationally recognized, regional universities: Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), The Pennsylvania State University (PSU), the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt), Virginia Tech, and West Virginia University (WVU), and the engineering and construction expertise of an industry partner (URS). The NETL-RUA leverages its expertise with current fossil energy sources to discover and develop sustainable energy systems of the future, introduce new technology, and boost economic development and national security.
Cover Illustration:The image provides an inside view of the density cell, which is capable of getting density data at 500°F and 35,000 psi. The left side image shows the bubble point of the gas. The tiny bubbles can be seen at the top center of the cell. The middle image shows the liquid-liquid-gas equilibrium phase exhibiting two liquid phases at the bottom and in the middle sections as well as a gas phase at the top. The right side image shows the solid formation as the pressure is increased.