Abstract: A high-thermal conductivity grout composition is provided. The composition includes a grout mixture including a cementitious material, a retarder, and a high-thermal k material that advantageously can form a pumpable slurry upon admixture with water. The retarder is present in an amount effective that delays setting of the grout mixture at a target location having a geostatic target temperature of at least 300° F. for at least two hours. The high-thermal k material is present in an amount effective such that the grout mixture has, upon setting at the target location, a thermal conductivity of at least 1 W/m° K.

Abstract: A high-thermal conductivity grout composition is provided. The composition includes a grout mixture including a cementitious material, a retarder, and a high-thermal k material that advantageously can form a pumpable slurry upon admixture with water. The retarder is present in an amount effective that delays setting of the grout mixture at a target location having a geostatic target temperature of at least 300° F. for at least two hours. The high-thermal k material is present in an amount effective such that the grout mixture has, upon setting at the target location, a thermal conductivity of at least 1 W/m° K.

Abstract: A high-thermal conductivity slurry composition is provided that includes slurry mixture comprising a high-thermal k material and an optional dispersant. The high thermal k material is in form of a plurality of particles having a wide size distribution that spans across at least 2 log units. The high-thermal k material is present in an amount effective such that the slurry composition has, upon compaction or settling of the slurry mixture at a target location, a thermal conductivity of at least 3 W/m° K.

Abstract: A high-thermal conductivity slurry composition is contemplated that includes a slurry mixture comprising a high-thermal k material, water, and an optional dispersant. Preferably, the high thermal k material is in the form of a plurality of particles having a wide size distribution that spans across at least 2 log units and is present in an amount effective such that the slurry composition has, upon compaction or settling of the slurry mixture at a target location, a thermal conductivity of at least 3 W/m° K.

Abstract: A high-thermal conductivity grout composition is provided. The composition includes a grout mixture including a cementitious material, a retarder, and a high-thermal k material that advantageously can form a pumpable slurry upon admixture with water. The retarder is present in an amount effective that delays setting of the grout mixture at a target location having a geostatic target temperature of at least 300° F. for at least two hours. The high-thermal k material is present in an amount effective such that the grout mixture has, upon setting at the target location, a thermal conductivity of at least 1 W/m° K.

Abstract: A high-thermal conductivity slurry composition is provided that includes slurry mixture comprising a high-thermal k material and an optional dispersant. The high thermal k material is in form of a plurality of particles having a wide size distribution that spans across at least 2 log units. The high-thermal k material is present in an amount effective such that the slurry composition has, upon compaction or settling of the slurry mixture at a target location, a thermal conductivity of at least 3 W/m° K.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, methods, and kits for joining together non-conjoined lumens in a patient's body including vascular lumens.

Abstract: A capacitive discharge ignition system for initiating combustion during cold- and hot-ignition of an internal combustion engine requiring minimal mechanical energy input. The capacitive discharge ignition system includes a magneto having a rotor, a first capacitive discharge device electrically connected to the magneto and to an ignition coil of an internal combustion engine and a second capacitive discharge device electrically connected to the first capacitive discharge device, and to the ignition coil. A mechanical startup mechanism, such as a pull-type or kick-type device, is connected to the magneto and adapted to initiate rotation of the rotor, and thereby combustion within the engine. An energy storage device is electrically connected to the second capacitive discharge device and to the magneto. The energy storage device is adapted to store energy generated by the magneto during rotation of the rotor and to provide energy to the ignition coil of the internal combustion engine.