Project Info
Measuring gas condensation in mesoporous solids
Xiaolong Yin | xyin@mines.edu
The objective of this study is to use a simple spring-mass system to measure gas condensed into nanopores of tight rocks at high pressure and temperature. Such measurements are usually made with highly complex apparatus. The simple device used in this study makes this kind of experiment very accessible to undergraduate students.
More Information
Previous work published by undergraduate students:
Larson, Cho, Yin. Experimental technique to measure mass under high pressure conditions using oscillatory motions of a spring-mass system. Measurement Science and Technology 28, 065902, 2017.
Cho, Lo, Krishnan, Yin. Vibrational gravimetric analysis of capillary condensation of propane in nanoporous rock. AIChE Annual Meeting, 2017.
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Student Preparation
Qualifications
Good class standing
Time Commitment
20-30 hours/month
Skills/Techniques Gained
Lab experience. Data processing. Understanding of errors and error analysis. Physics of condensation in mesoporous solids and mathematical models.
Mentoring Plan
I already have a MS student working on this topic. The undergraduate student will learn the method with the MS student and then work independently on his/her direction. I will hold weekly meetings with the student.