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Analysis of the Mount Laguna Photovoltaic Cell Failure

Description: From summary: The purpose of this analysis is to provide photovoltaic (P/V) system design and field engineers with an understanding of the primary factors which can cause individual P/V cells in a module or an array to be forced into reverse bias and eventual failure and to provide guidelines for the adequate protection of the cells.
Date: January 1981
Creator: Anderson, E.; Lambarski, T.; Kadlec, D.; Nakos, J. & Turfler, R. M.
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Basic Data Report for Drilling and Hydrologic Testing of Drillhole DOE-2 at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Site

Description: From abstract: Drillhole DOE-2 was drilled to investigate a structural depression marked by the downward displacement of stratigraphic markers in the Salado Formation ~ 2 mi north of the center of the WIPP site. This depression was named informally after the shallow borehole FC-92 in which the structure was described. The presence of the depression was confirmed by drilling.
Date: April 1987
Creator: Mercer, Jerry W.; Beauheim, Richard L.; Snyder, Richard P. & Fairer, George M.
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The Design of a Side-by-Side Photovoltaic Thermal Systems for a Northeast All-Electric Residence

Description: From background: The solar system design described in this report is for a residential two story house located in the Northeast region of the country typified by the Boston/Madison weather environment. A side-by-side photovoltaic/thermal system design was developed for the application.
Date: November 1980
Creator: Mehalick, E. M.; O'Brien, G.; Tully, G. F.; Johnson, J.; Parker, J.; Truncellito, N. et al.
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Low-Cost Photovoltaic Cell Mount Study

Description: From abstract: This report is a technical and economic evaluation of five representative cell laydown techniques with the final goal being a determination of which was most promising from a cost performance basis.
Date: March 1980
Creator: Motorola, Inc. Government Electronics Division.
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Power Cable Carrier Control (PC3) System

Description: A control system has been developed that uses a carrier signal imposed on an existing ac power circuit to transmit commands. This system was specifically developed to control an entire solar collector field by sending sun-tracking information to the trough collectors or by commanding them to assume safe positions (STOW) if out-of-limit conditions were encountered. Objectives were to develop a control system that operates reliably and has enough functions to control an entire collector field, ye… more
Date: April 1981
Creator: Alvis, Robert L.; Wally, Karl & Rosborough, John R.
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SOLSTOR Description and User's Guide

Description: Abstract: This report describes the computer simulation code SOLSTOR. The code simulates energy systems in which electricity is generated by either a photovoltaic (PV) system or a wind turbine generator (WTG). Storage may or may not be present. Backup electricity, if needed, is provided either from a utility grid or from a fuel-burning generator. SOLSTOR minimizes the life cycle cost of providing energy by choosing the optimal solar or wind system component sizes. Rates for electricity purchase… more
Date: March 1981
Creator: Aronson, Eugene A.; Caskey, David L. & Caskey, Bill C.
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WIPP Hydrology Program Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Southeastern New Mexico: Hydrologic Data Report #6

Description: From introduction: This report describes the objectives, scope, design, drilling and hydrologic history, and the test results collected during permeability testing of sub-horizontal boreholes drilled in the waste-handling shaft (WHS) at the Waste Pilot Plant (WIPP) site located in southeastern New Mexico.
Date: May 1988
Creator: Stensrud, W. A.; Bame, M. A.; Lantz, K. D.; Cauffman, T. L.; Palmer, J. B. & Saulnier, G. J., Jr.
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