Projects within the Center for Advanced Materials. Executive Summary of the 5thAnnual Report, June 1, 1990-May 31, 1991

摘要

The Center for Advanced Materials (CAM) at Pennsylvania State University servesas a focal point for high-performance materials research and development targeted to aid the industrial natural gas end-user. The timely application of state-of-the-art materials in waste heat recovery systems, advanced gas-fired heating and melting systems, and gas-fired prime movers will help to ensure more widespread, efficient use of natural gas. The Center's projects are separated into three complementary groups: (1) projects involving the assessment of materials technology and its dissemination between research and development activities and the end-user community; (2) projects focusing on the engineering evaluation and development of materials technologies enhancing a wide range of natural gas systems and processes; and (3) projects identifying existing and emerging advanced materials, improved materials-fabrication processes, and fundamental issues related to the use of advanced materials.