| Molten Boron Phase-Change Thermal Energy Storage: Containment and Applicability to Microsatellites (Draft) |
JUN 2011 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Matthew R. Gilpin; David B. Scharfe; Marcus P. Young; Anthony P. Pancotti; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB EDWARDS AFB CA PROPULSION DIRECTORATE
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 | Latent heat thermal energy storage systems promise nearly constant temperature operation and greater energy storage densities than sensible heat energy storage systems, but they are not yet commonly used in practice due to limitations in material degradation and heat transfer rates. Systems employing particular elemental materials with high melting temperatures appear to overcome these limitations, yielding significant performance increases, particularly in bimodal (thermal and electric) solar thermal power systems. A ... |
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| An Economic Evaluation of Binary Cycle Geothermal Electricity Production |
MAR 2003 |
80 pages |
| Authors:
Crissie D. Fitzgerald; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| The U.S. is heavily dependent on fossil fuels to produce electricity. Geothermal energy, the heat in the earth's crust, can provide an alternative source of energy for electricity production as well as reduce fossil fuel consumption. The economic analysis presented in this study focuses on binary cycle geothermal electricity production. Variables such as well flow rate, geothermal gradient and electricity prices were varied to study their influence on the economic ... |
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| High Temperature Hot Water Generator Safety Valve Research at Wright- Patterson AFB, OH. Investigation of Chronic Safety Valves Leaks |
NOV 1999 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
Michael K. Brewer; Charles M. Schmidt; John Tanner; CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL
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| Wright-Patterson AFB (WPAFB) tasked the U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) to investigate the best way to resolve the problem of incorrect safety valves installed on fired pressure vessels in high temperature hot water (HTHW) generators. Additionally, WPAFB requested help in controlling system pressure in the HTHW system during large load swings, and guidance on how to pipe expansion tank discharge to a blowoff tank. ... |
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| Assessment of Cogeneration Technologies for Use at Department of Defense Installations |
JAN 96 |
126 pages |
| Authors:
Michael J. Binder; Gerald L. Cler; CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL
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| Cogeneration is the simultaneous generation of two types of energy, usually electricity and thermal energy, from a single energy source such as natural gas or diesel fuel. Cogeneration systems can be twice (or more) as efficient than conventional energy systems since both the electricity and the available thermal energy produced as a by-product of the electric generation, are used. This study identified cogeneration technologies and equipment capable of meeting Department ... |
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| Dynamics, Control and Maneuvering of Large Flexible Space Tethered Reflectors, Tele-Robots and Experimental Models. Part 2 |
31 MAY 95 |
60 pages |
| Authors:
Peter M. Bainum; Li Feiyue; Xu Jianke; Tan Z. Zhi; Guang-Qian Xing; HOWARD UNIV WASHINGTON DC DEPT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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| The effects of solar radiation heating on a large, thin, shallow spherical orbiting shell system are studied. The shell is representative of a large antenna reflector system which could also be gravitationally stabilized by connecting a sub-satellite to a long tether. After determining the steady state temperature distribution across the thickness of the shell, the corresponding thermal deformation is estimated as a function of the solar incidence angle and material ... |
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| Fort Gordon Energy Survey and Analysis of Boiler and Chiller Plants Building 25910, Building 25330, Cooling Loads. Volume 2 |
03 APR 95 |
634 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT SAVANNAH GA
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| This report is an energy survey of Fort Gordon. The report contains tables of data on the boiler and chiller plants from Building 25910 and Building 25330. |
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| Dependence of Solar-Thermal Rocket Performance on Concentrator Performance |
1995 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
Michael R. Holmes; Kristi K. Laug; PHILLIPS LAB EDWARDS AFB CA
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| The Phillips Laboratory (OLAC) at Edwards Air Force Base is actively working to forward research and development in Solar-Thermal Propulsion. The concentrator support structure trade studies reviewed were the result of PRDA program Research and Development Announcement) contracts, for example. Recent funding is through SBIR (Small Business Innovative Research), however, as money for larger contracts becomes rare. Topics such as space concentrator development, thruster development, pointing and accuracy, etc. are ... |
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| Energy Supply Alternatives for the Year 2002 at the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) |
OCT 94 |
112 pages |
| Authors:
Mike C. Lin; Mike Binder; Richard G. Andersen; CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL ENERGY AND UTILITI ES SYSTEMS DIV
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| The U.S. Military Academy (USMA) is concerned about how to meet present and future energy demands as the existing generating equipment and distribution facilities age. To help the installation develop an energy supply plan, the USMA asked the U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratories to determine options for future energy supply, taking into consideration both the projected increases in energy demands and the Army's energy conservation goals. Researchers considered 68 ... |
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| Compliance Emission Testing of the Central Heating and Power Plant, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska |
DEC 93 |
114 pages |
| Authors:
Robert J. O'Brien; ARMSTRONG LAB BROOKS AFB TX OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE
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| Compliance emission testing for particulate matter and visible emissions was conducted on Boiler 3 at the Eielson AFB Central Heat and Power Plant. Compliance standards are found in Operating Permit No. 9331-AA001, issued by the State of Alaska on 30 April 1993. Initial testing was performed on 11 May 1993. Results from this test indicated that Boiler 3 met the standard for visible emissions but was above the standard for ... |
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| JPRS Report, Science & Technology China: Energy |
26 OCT 1992 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report contains articles on Science and Technology, China: Energy. |
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| JPRS Report, Science & Technology China: Energy |
23 SEP 1992 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report contains articles on Science and Technology, China: Energy. |
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| A Study of Airbase Facility/Utility Energy R and D Requirements |
APR 92 |
239 pages |
| Authors:
Gerald G. Leigh; NEW MEXICO ENGINEERING RESEARCH INST ALBUQUERQUE
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| The objective of this project was to identify USAF airbase facility/ utility energy needs over the next 30 years, to evaluate new energy technologies that might be used to help meet these needs, and to recommend R and D efforts that could assist in this process. The existing and projected world energy situation was reviewed, data on USAF airbase energy consumption and costs were analyzed, and new USAF systems and ... |
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| Uranium ARC Fission Reactor for Space Power and Propulsion |
MAR 1992 |
40 pages |
| Authors:
Richard T. Schneider; Isaac Maya; Juan Vitali; RTS LABS INC ALACHUA FL
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| Combining the proven technology of solid core reactors with uranium arc confinement and non-equilibrium dissociation and ionization by fission fragments can lead to an attractive power and propulsion system. The benefit ensues from using the high quality directed energy of fission fragments and associated radiation to obtain working fluid/propellant dissociation and ionization directly, without first degrading the energy to heat. The dissociation and ionization energies can be utilized in a ... |
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| JPRS Report, Science & Technology, China: Energy |
27 DEC 91 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report covers: (1) National Developments; (2) Hydropower; (3) Thermal Power; (4) Oil, Gas; (5) Nuclear Power and (6) Conservation. |
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| JPRS Report, Science & Technology, China: Energy |
07 JUN 1991 |
47 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report contains translations/transcriptions of articles and/or broadcasts from Chinese sources on energy related topics. |
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| JPRS Report, Science and Technology, China: Energy |
21 DEC 90 |
37 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| Partial Contents: (1) National developments; (2) Hydropower; (3) Thermal Power; (4) Oil and Gas; (5) Nuclear Power; and (6) Supplemental Sources. This report of Science & Technology China: Energy. |
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| JPRS Report, Science and Technology China: Energy |
07 DEC 90 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| Partial Contents: (1) National Developments; (2) Power Network; (3) Hydropower; (4) Thermal Power; (5) Coal; and (6) Oil and Gas. This report of Science & Technology China: Energy. |
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| JPRS Report Science and Technology China: Energy |
21 MAY 90 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| JPRS Report, Science and Technology, China: Energy |
19 MAR 90 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| Partial Contents: (1) National Developments; (2) Hydropower; (3) Thermal Power; (4) Coal; (5) Nuclear Power; and (6) Supplemental Sources. This report of Science & Technology Chine: Energy. |
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| JPRS Report, Science and Technology China: Energy |
30 JAN 90 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| Partial Contents: (1) National Developments; (2) Hydropower; (3) Thermal Power; (4) Coal; (5) Oil and Gas; and (6) Nuclear Power. This report of Science & Technology China: Energy. |
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| Current Practices and Trends in Mechanical Failure Prevention. Proceedings of the Meeting of the Mechanical Failures Prevention Group (44th) Held in Virginia Beach, Virginia 3-5 April 1990 |
90 |
377 pages |
| Authors:
Henry C. Pusey; Sallie C. Pusey; VIBRATION INST WILLOWBROOK IL
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| Contents: The High Cost of Failure of Rotating Equipment, Legal Liability of the Design Engineer, Detection Diagnosis, and Prognosis: BOVATS diagnostic Methodology, Motor Current Signature Analysis(MCSA); Incipient Failure Prediction for Electrical Machines; Self-Learning Prognostic Systems; Techniques to Evaluate the Remaining Useful Lubricant Life of Gas Turbine Engine; On-Line Monitoring of Ferromagnetic Debris Concentration; High Power- Density Reduction Gearbox Lubrication Studies Using Positron Emission Tomography; Impact of Microfiltration on Spectrometric Oil ... |
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| JPRS Report Science & Technology China: Energy |
30 OCT 1989 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report contains information concerning China's energy science and technology. Specific topics include: (1) national developments, (2) hydropower, (3) power network, (4) coal, (5) oil and gas, and (6) nuclear power. |
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| JPRS Report Science & Technology China: Energy |
26 SEP 1989 |
51 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report contains information concerning China's energy science and technology. Specific topics include: (1) national developments, (2) hydropower, (3) thermal power, (4) coal, and (5) power network. |
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| JPRS Report Science & Technology China: Energy |
06 SEP 1989 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report contains information concerning China's energy science and technology. Specific topics include: (1) national developments, (2) hydropower, (3) thermal power, (4) coal, (5) oil and gas, and (6) nuclear power. |
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| JPRS Report, Science & Technology, China: Energy |
05 APR 1989 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| JPRS Report, Science & Technology, China: Energy |
29 JUN 1988 |
61 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report contains articles on Science and Technology, China: Energy. |
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| Radiography of Liquid Metal Fuel Combustion |
JAN 88 |
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| Authors:
L. A. Parnell; D. L. Katz; J. T. Gilchrist; L. E. Bryant; J. P. Lucero; NAVAL OCEAN SYSTEMS CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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 | Liquid metal fuels are being employed as Rankine cycle heat sources for undersea vehicle propulsion systems, necessitating investigation of the fundamental chemical, thermodynamic, and hydrodynamic processes which occur during the confined combustion of these fuels. Results of the development of techniques for this use of flash X-ray radiography to investigate these processes is presented. Experimental combustors designed to permit studies of the combustion zone and fluid dynamics of the jet-driven ... |
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| JPRS Report, Science & Technology, China: Energy |
14 DEC 87 |
65 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS) and Joint Publications Research Service (JPRS) publications contain political, economic, military, and sociological news, commentary, and other information, as well as scientific and technical data and reports. All information has been obtained from foreign radio and television broadcasts, news agency transmissions, newspapers, books, and periodicals. Items generally are processed from the first or best available source; it should not be inferred that they have been ... |
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| China Report, Economic Affairs, Energy: Status and Development -- 56 |
25 MAR 87 |
107 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report contains articles on various subject on National Policy, Power Network, Hydropower, Thermal Power, Nuclear Power, Coal, Oil and Gas, from China. |
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| Korean Affairs Report |
08 JAN 1987 |
127 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| Partial Contents: Embassy, Korea, Foreign Media, Campaign, Peace Commission, Inter Korea Affairs, Politics and Government, Constitutions, Democracy, Leaderships, Police Arrest, Activism, Indoctrination, Warrants, Court Sentences, Sexual Harassment, Jail, Social COnditions, Foreign Relations, Environmental, Civil Aviation Agreements, Foreign Ministers, International COmmentary, Politics and Thermal Power Plants, Foreign Relations, Governments, Ambassadors,Economy, Cultural Interchange, Foreign Trade, Protocol. |
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| China Report, Economic Affairs, Energy: Status and Development -- 46 |
03 FEB 1986 |
165 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| China Report, Economic Affairs, Energy: Status and Development -- 45 |
19 DEC 1985 |
164 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| China Report, Economic Affairs, Energy: Status and Development--40 |
01 AUG 1985 |
109 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| Feasibility Study of Coal Gasification/Fuel Cell/Cogeneration Project. Washington, DC Site. Project Description |
JUN 85 |
207 pages |
| Authors:
C. Trapp; P. Estreich; EBASCO SERVICES INC NEW YORK
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| The purpose of this report is to describe a Coal Gasification/Fuel Cell/Cogeneration (GFC) project the is specific to the Georgetown University site in Washington, DC. The project at this site, as with those at the three other sites selected for this program, is intended to demonstrate the technical, economic and financing viability of power generation by fuel cells using gas from coal. Mass and energy balances have been prepared for ... |
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| Solar Rocket Component Study |
FEB 85 |
293 pages |
| Authors:
J. M. Shoji; ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL CANOGA PARK CA ROCKETDYNE DIV
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| A program was conducted to identify the most promising solar-thermal rocket thruster concept and to design, fabricate, and deliver to the Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory, a demonstrator absorber/thruster based on the selected concept for subsequent ground test evaluation. A concept assessment, in which windowless and windowed designs involving both direct and indirect propellant heating, resulted in the selection of the windowless heat exchanger cavity configuration. The selection considered the ... |
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| China Report, Economic Affairs, Energy: Status and Development -- 31 |
01 OCT 1984 |
115 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| Developments in Science and Technology |
84 |
195 pages |
| Authors:
M. B. Gilbert; A. L. Machurek; JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV LAUREL MD APPLIED PHYSICS LAB
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| Sub-Saharan Africa Report No 2832 |
15 AUG 1983 |
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| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report contains articles onvarious issues relating to Sub- Saharan Africa report. |
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| Sub-Saharan Africa Report No. 2831 |
12 AUG 1983 |
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| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| The Sub-Saharan Africa Report number 2831, contains information on Economic recovery, Energy and Foreign Aid. |
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| West Europe Report, No. 2182 |
02 AUG 1983 |
77 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report from Western Europe contains articles on Politics, Economics, Military and Energy Issues. |
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| 40 Kilowatt Fuel Cell Power Plants for the McClellan Air Force Base Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) Facility |
JUN 1983 |
66 pages |
| Authors:
W. R. Acres; G. E. Peeler; P. C. Lauderi; H. C. Kyle; G. E. Vernon; AIR FORCE WRIGHT AERONAUTICAL LABS WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| This study evaluated the McClellan Air Force Base Radar Approach Control Facility as a Site to operationally field test two 40 KW fuel cells and developed concepts from which detailed installation specifications and field construction activities can be made. The study presents several alternative means of utilizing the fuel cell's electrical and thermal output and compares the various alternatives against installation cost, operating cost, reliability, and total energy utilization. A ... |
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| Solar Thermal System Engineering Guidebook |
MAY 1983 |
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| Authors:
M. Kudret Selcuk; S. A. Bluhm; JET PROPULSION LAB PASADENA CA
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| This report presents a graphical methodology for the preliminary evaluation of solar thermal energy plants by Air Force base civil engineers. The report is organized as a Guidebook with worksheets and nomograms provided for rapid estimation of solar collector area, land area, energy output, and thermal power output of a solar thermal plant. Flat plate, evacuated tube, parabolic trough, and parabolic dish solar thermal technologies are considered. (Author) |
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| Solar Thermochemical Energy Conversion and Transport |
10 NOV 1982 |
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| Authors:
J. H. McCrary; Gloria E. McCrary; NEW MEXICO STATE UNIV LAS CRUCES PHYSICAL SCIENCE LAB
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| The high temperature catalytic dissociation of SO3 and the CO2-CH4 reforming-methanation cycle are important chemical processes being considered in the development and application of solar-thermal energy conversion, transport, and storage systems. Separate facilities for evaluating chemical converter-heat exchangers at temperatures to 1000 C with high flow rates of SO3 and of mixtures of CO2 and CH4 feedstocks have been assembled and operated on the NMSU campus. A number of receiver ... |
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| USSR Report, Energy No. 103 |
23 JUN 1982 |
51 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| This USSR Report contains articles on Energy. |
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| Army Science Board Ad Hoc Sub-Group Report on Energy Needs of the Army, |
OCT 1980 |
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| Authors:
Harold M. Agnew; Robert A. Beaudet; Austin W. Betts; E. O. Hartis; Wilson K. Talley; ARMY SCIENCE BOARD WASHINGTON DC
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| This study examined future Army requirements for energy and development programs to assist in meeting anticipated energy needs. Specific items reviewed include current and projected mobility, weapons system, and installation requirements for energy in the Army; identification of research and development efforts which might alleviate projected shortfalls. (Author) |
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| Resource Estimate for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) in the Gulf of Mexico, |
SEP 1980 |
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| Authors:
Richard Y. Pei; RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
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| The Rand Corporation has made a quantitative evaluation of the Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) technology in central station applications. The evaluation required a number of supporting analyses. This note documents an effort to arrive at a first-order estimate of the thermal resource in the Gulf of Mexico that can be profitably extracted by this technology. The systems approach described here should be a useful contribution to the overall effort ... |
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| Analysis of Remote Site Energy Storage and Generation Systems. |
JUL 1979 |
148 pages |
| Authors:
J. N. Crisp; W. S. Bishop; J. D. Pinson; L. A. Anderson; DAYTON UNIV OHIO SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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| This report presents the results of an investigation and analysis of energy storage systems and alternate energy sources for remote site applications. The first phase of the effort centered on the broad based study of hydrogen storage, thermal storage, batteries, and flywheels as energy storage systems along with wind turbine, solar photovoltaic, and solar thermionic energy converters. A wind turbine battery system was recommended based on performance, cost and availability. ... |
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| Corrosion and Biofouling on the Non-Heat-Exchanger Surfaces of an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Power Plant. A Survey |
MAY 1979 |
106 pages |
| Authors:
V. J. Castelli; DAVID W TAYLOR NAVAL SHIP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER BETHESDA MD
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| Of the many foreseeable problems confronting economical ocean thermal energy conversion operation, two major items are the deterioration of the structural and functional components, which prevents efficient operation, and the biofouling of the surfaces, which adds excess weight to the floating ocean platform. The techniques required for effective long-term control of deterioration and corrosion have been investigated actively for many years, and successful solutions for most situations have been developed. ... |
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| Thermal Energy Storage Demonstration Unit for Vuilleumier Cryogenic Cooler (Hi-Cap Unit Number 2). Addendum. |
DEC 1978 |
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| Authors:
Robert Richter; XEROX CORP/ELECTRO-OPTICAL SYSTEMS PASADENA CALIF
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| A second thermal energy unit for the High Capacity (Hi-Cap) Vuilleumier Cryogenic Cooler was built and tested. Incorporated into this unit were several design improvements consisting of the addition of a conduction heat transfer barrier between the radiation heat shield insulation and the mounting flange, modification of the O-ring seal of the insulation container, moving the hot cylinder-mounting flange interface, and changing the instrumentation. All design changes proved to be ... |
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| Hydrogeologic Investigation of Coso Hot Springs, Inyo County, California. |
MAY 1978 |
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| Authors:
Frank A. Spane Jr; HYDRO-SEARCH INC RENO NV
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| This investigation included: review of existing geologic, geophysical, and hydrologic information; field examination of geologic rock units and springs and other features of hydrologic significance and sampling of waters for chemical analysis; determination of the local Coso Hot Springs and regional groundwater hydrology, including consideration of recharge, discharge, movement, and water quality; and determination of the possible impact of large-scale geothermal development on Coso Hot Springs. |
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