@misc{nelson_park_hubbe_2018, title={Thermal Depolymerization of Biomass with Emphasis on Gasifier Design and Best Method for Catalytic Hot Gas Conditioning}, volume={13}, ISSN={["1930-2126"]}, DOI={10.15376/biores.13.2.nelson}, abstractNote={This paper reviews ways that biomass can be converted by thermal depolymerization to make synthetic gas, i.e. syngas. Biomass, being carbon neutral, is considered as a form of solar energy stored during the growing season by photosynthesis. An effective biomass is one with low moisture and ash content, high lignin content, high calorific value, and small particle size. Woody biomass with low ash content (<1%), nut shells with high lignin content (30 to 40%), and municipal solid waste with synthetic polymers are effective at creating value-added synthetic gases. An allothermal downdraft gasifier produces a low tar syngas (99.9% tar conversion) at 850 oC and provides a simple and low-cost process. Integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) improves thermodynamic efficiency. To avoid thermal loss, a hot gas filtration system uses trona sorption material for sulfur and halogen compounds. Secondary systems can use multiple cyclones followed by reactors employing calcined dolomite, olivine, and others for adsorption or reaction with residual sulfur, ammonia, metals, and halogens. Reforming of residual tar to syngas can take place within chambers with ceramic tubes doped with nano-nickel particles. Syngas can then be used in boilers, gas turbines for production of electricity or production of chemicals by Fischer-Tropsch conversion.}, number={2}, journal={BIORESOURCES}, author={Nelson, Larry and Park, Sunkyu and Hubbe, Martin A.}, year={2018} } @article{nelson_dickey_smith_2011, title={Estimating time series and cross section tourism demand models: Mainland United States to Hawaii data}, volume={32}, ISSN={["1879-3193"]}, DOI={10.1016/j.tourman.2009.10.005}, abstractNote={A study of factors affecting the number of visitors to Hawaii during the period 1993–2007 prompted by an observed waning of the U. S. mainland to Hawaii visitor market was conducted. Both time series and cross section analyses revealed that Log Gross State Product, Log Chained Airfare and Log Distance to Orlando, Florida were the most important predictor variables. A mixed model which modeled Log Chained Gross State Product, Log Chained Airfare, two recessions plus the September 11, 2001 effect in addition to other fixed effects and random state effects was used. Cross section (spatial) airfare elasticities on an annual basis were high and growing over time, but those estimated from the time series analysis (temporal) were much lower. Elasticities derived from Gross State Product were moderately high and very stable over time. To counteract the distance effect, stopovers in existing mainland resort cities when en route to Hawaii and other promotions to develop a stronger presence of a Hawaii image were recommended.}, number={1}, journal={TOURISM MANAGEMENT}, author={Nelson, Larry A. and Dickey, David A. and Smith, Joy M.}, year={2011}, month={Feb}, pages={28–38} } @article{miner_poling_carroll_nelson_campbell_1997, title={Influence of fall nitrogen and spring nitrogen-potassium applications on yield and fruit quality of 'Chandler' strawberry}, volume={122}, number={2}, journal={Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science}, author={Miner, G. S. and Poling, E. B. and Carroll, D. E. and Nelson, L. A. and Campbell, C. R.}, year={1997}, pages={290–295} } @inbook{nelson_anderson_1975, title={Partitioning of soil test - crop response probability}, number={29}, booktitle={ASA Special Publication}, author={Nelson, L. A. and Anderson, R. L.}, year={1975}, pages={19} }