Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Departmenthttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/partners/UNTGD/browse/?sort=default&fq=str_year:1971&fq=untl_collection:TRAIL&fq=untl_decade:1970-19792020-04-01T20:01:27-05:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents DepartmentOperation of the multi-stage flash distillation plant, San Diego, California, third report (semi-annual)2011-09-02T22:21:00-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40292/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40292/"><img alt="Operation of the multi-stage flash distillation plant, San Diego, California, third report (semi-annual)" title="Operation of the multi-stage flash distillation plant, San Diego, California, third report (semi-annual)" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40292/small/"/></a></p><p>Report describing the MSF/VTEX Distillation Plants at the San Diego Test Facility of the Office of Saline Water for the purpose of advancing and developing the state of the art of flash distillation plants and thereby reducing the cost of seawater conversion.</p>Development of a Thin-Liquid-Film Membrane Device for Reverse Osmosis2012-08-31T21:48:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38803/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38803/"><img alt="Development of a Thin-Liquid-Film Membrane Device for Reverse Osmosis" title="Development of a Thin-Liquid-Film Membrane Device for Reverse Osmosis" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38803/small/"/></a></p><p>Report issued by the Office of Saline Water over studies conducted on reverse-osmosis plants. The results of the studies are presented and discussed. This report includes tables, and illustrations.</p>Blasting Vibrations and Their Effects on Structures2012-08-31T21:48:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38800/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38800/"><img alt="Blasting Vibrations and Their Effects on Structures" title="Blasting Vibrations and Their Effects on Structures" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38800/small/"/></a></p><p>Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over the effects of air blast vibrations. As stated in the abstract, "this report presents the results of the Bureau of Mines 10-year program to study the problem of air blast and ground vibrations generated by blasting" (p. 1). This report includes tables, and illustrations.</p>Selected Annotated Bibliography on the Geochemistry of Gold2018-03-04T09:52:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1115019/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1115019/"><img alt="Selected Annotated Bibliography on the Geochemistry of Gold" title="Selected Annotated Bibliography on the Geochemistry of Gold" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1115019/small/"/></a></p><p>A bibliography of about 200 selected references which contain information on source materials dealing with the genesis and geochemistry of gold and geochemical prospecting for gold deposits.</p>Stratigraphy of the State Bridge Formation in the Woody Creek Quadrangle, Pitkin and Eagle Counties, Colorado2018-03-04T09:52:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1115069/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1115069/"><img alt="Stratigraphy of the State Bridge Formation in the Woody Creek Quadrangle, Pitkin and Eagle Counties, Colorado" title="Stratigraphy of the State Bridge Formation in the Woody Creek Quadrangle, Pitkin and Eagle Counties, Colorado" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1115069/small/"/></a></p><p>A report about the lithologic units within a red-bed sequence that help to interpret the history and structure of the Woody Creek quadrangle, west-central Colorado.</p>Clinoptilolite of Possible Economic Value in Sedimentary Deposits of the Conterminous United States2018-03-04T09:52:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1115021/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1115021/"><img alt="Clinoptilolite of Possible Economic Value in Sedimentary Deposits of the Conterminous United States" title="Clinoptilolite of Possible Economic Value in Sedimentary Deposits of the Conterminous United States" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1115021/small/"/></a></p><p>A report about clinoptilolite. It is a common zeolite, it is potentially valuable for many industrial and agricultural processes, and it might be useful in controlling water pollution by removing ammonia from wastewater.</p>Oceanographic Observations: North Atlantic Standard Monitoring Sections A1, A2, A3, and A4, 1967-19682016-07-16T23:00:55-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc784137/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc784137/"><img alt="Oceanographic Observations: North Atlantic Standard Monitoring Sections A1, A2, A3, and A4, 1967-1968" title="Oceanographic Observations: North Atlantic Standard Monitoring Sections A1, A2, A3, and A4, 1967-1968" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc784137/small/"/></a></p><p>Abstract: Seasonal variations in the Labrador Current are described using a defined Labrador Current Water together with geostrophic currents and salinity-temperature variations. The analysis is based on Standard Monitoring Sections occupied during 1967 and 1968 by U.S. Coast Guard cutters.</p>Distribution of Radionuclides in Bottom Sediments of the Columbia River Estuary2020-04-01T20:01:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc958109/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc958109/"><img alt="Distribution of Radionuclides in Bottom Sediments of the Columbia River Estuary" title="Distribution of Radionuclides in Bottom Sediments of the Columbia River Estuary" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc958109/small/"/></a></p><p>Discussing the distribution of radionuclides in bottom sediments of the Colombia River Estuary</p>A Technique for Quantifying Forest Stands for Management Evaluations2016-03-05T21:41:19-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc304023/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc304023/"><img alt="A Technique for Quantifying Forest Stands for Management Evaluations" title="A Technique for Quantifying Forest Stands for Management Evaluations" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc304023/small/"/></a></p><p>"In this study, a system for describing the three-dimensional geometry of trees and stands is presented. The system consists of two survey instruments, a theodolite and transit, and basic triangulation principles. A spotting laser has recently been added to the system to facilitate the spotting of the tree nodes to be surveyed" (p. ix). Results show significant differences in tree productivity as a result of fertilization and changes in heights, bole diameters, etc.</p>Trafficability of Soils: Effects of Surface Conditions on Drawbar Pull of a Wheeled Vehicle2016-02-24T16:27:17-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc303871/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc303871/"><img alt="Trafficability of Soils: Effects of Surface Conditions on Drawbar Pull of a Wheeled Vehicle" title="Trafficability of Soils: Effects of Surface Conditions on Drawbar Pull of a Wheeled Vehicle" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc303871/small/"/></a></p><p>"A study was conducted to (a) investigate the effects of soil surface conditions on one-pass drawbar pull capabilities of a wheeled vehicle, (b) relate optimum drawbar pull to soil strength as measured by several instruments, (c) develop tentative equations for predicting optimum tractive coefficient, and (d) determine effects of tire characteristics (tread pattern and deflection) on drawbar pull. One hundred and six drawbar pullslip tests were conducted with a 3/4-ton M37 truck at a gross weight of 7240 lb. One tire size (9.00-16, 8-PR), two tread patterns (smooth and nondirectional military), and two tire deflections (15% and 35%) were tested. Surface conditions varied from dry and firm, to wetted with small amounts of water, to flooded. Asphalt surfaces also were tested" (p. xi).</p>Shock-Absorbing Materials, Report 2: Cellular Concrete as a Backpacking Material2016-02-24T16:27:17-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc303920/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc303920/"><img alt="Shock-Absorbing Materials, Report 2: Cellular Concrete as a Backpacking Material" title="Shock-Absorbing Materials, Report 2: Cellular Concrete as a Backpacking Material" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc303920/small/"/></a></p><p>Partial abstract: "The use of low-density cellular concrete, having an oven-dry unit weight of 50 pcf or less, as a backpacking material for deeply buried protective structures was studied. Cellular concrete was found to be suitable for this type of application. A number of physical properties of cellular concrete were determined to provide input to design codes" (p. 4).</p>Determining Seepage Characteristics of Mill-Tailings Dams by the Finite-Element Method2012-06-06T14:34:05-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38720/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38720/"><img alt="Determining Seepage Characteristics of Mill-Tailings Dams by the Finite-Element Method" title="Determining Seepage Characteristics of Mill-Tailings Dams by the Finite-Element Method" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38720/small/"/></a></p><p>Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies of mill-tailings dams, and disposal. Methods and development of tailings dams are discussed. This report includes tables, charts, photographs, and illustrations.</p>Deflection-Coverage Relationship for Flexible Pavements2016-02-24T16:27:17-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc303979/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc303979/"><img alt="Deflection-Coverage Relationship for Flexible Pavements" title="Deflection-Coverage Relationship for Flexible Pavements" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc303979/small/"/></a></p><p>Summary: "This study was conducted for the purpose of developing a relationship between elastic pavement deflection and pavement performance (number of traffic applications necessary to cause failure). Data for the study were taken from past studies of airfield and highway pavements. A summary of test conditions, failure criteria, and traffic type is given for each data source. A relationship was developed between elastic deflection and the number of coverages of traffic for combined airfield and highway data and for airfield data only. The relationship of wheel load and tire pressure is given, and a multiple-regression equation was determined to predict coverages as a function of wheel load, tire pressure, and deflection" (p. xi).</p>Development Report Number 9: V.T.E. Process Development, Freeport Test Facility, Freeport, Texas2010-02-21T23:09:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11783/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11783/"><img alt="Development Report Number 9: V.T.E. Process Development, Freeport Test Facility, Freeport, Texas" title="Development Report Number 9: V.T.E. Process Development, Freeport Test Facility, Freeport, Texas" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11783/small/"/></a></p><p>Report presenting accounts of testing saline water conversion and the economics thereof. This report covers the fifteenth and sixteenth Development Runs, which evaluated the following: the performance of the plant's double-fluted tube bundle and titanium tube bundle; the condensate handling-restrictions in the 5 effect module; a sump to sump brine transfer system modification; porcelain spray nozzles; enhanced surface tubes; and an oxygen scavenging system.</p>Technical Studies Report: Project Wagon Wheel2018-12-18T09:48:50-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc958107/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc958107/"><img alt="Technical Studies Report: Project Wagon Wheel" title="Technical Studies Report: Project Wagon Wheel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc958107/small/"/></a></p><p>The following document is a compilation of technical reports concerning the technical aspects of the Wagon Wheel Project studies, studies that analyze underground nuclear explosions.</p>The Eagle Valley Evaporite, Northwest Colorado--A Regional Synthesis2018-12-18T09:48:50-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc958038/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc958038/"><img alt="The Eagle Valley Evaporite, Northwest Colorado--A Regional Synthesis" title="The Eagle Valley Evaporite, Northwest Colorado--A Regional Synthesis" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc958038/small/"/></a></p><p>The following report presents a regional study of the extent, thickness, lithology, stratigraphic relations, age, depositional environment, and tectonic history of thick sulfate deposits and associated salts of sodium and potassium.</p>Mineral Resources of the Glacier Primitive Area, Wyoming2018-12-18T09:48:50-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc958039/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc958039/"><img alt="Mineral Resources of the Glacier Primitive Area, Wyoming" title="Mineral Resources of the Glacier Primitive Area, Wyoming" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc958039/small/"/></a></p><p>The following report follows a mineral survey of the Glacier Primitive Area and adjoining area in Wyoming, that was made in 1968 and 1969.</p>Use of Steam-Electric Power Plants to Provide Thermal Energy to Urban Areas2018-12-18T09:48:50-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc958101/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc958101/"><img alt="Use of Steam-Electric Power Plants to Provide Thermal Energy to Urban Areas" title="Use of Steam-Electric Power Plants to Provide Thermal Energy to Urban Areas" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc958101/small/"/></a></p><p>This report presents the results of a study that argues the importance of providing thermal energy from steam-electric power plants to urban areas.</p>Computer Simulation of Particulate Systems2010-02-21T23:09:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc12803/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc12803/"><img alt="Computer Simulation of Particulate Systems" title="Computer Simulation of Particulate Systems" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc12803/small/"/></a></p><p>From Introduction: "The first objective of he present Bureau research was the development of a means to model random assemblies of circles and spheres that would accurately simulate actual particulate systems. The second objective of this research was to develop the computer simulations to the point where they could be used to predict real packaging or covering properties and to develop a body of data that could be used to improve and add to what is currently known about the statistical geometry of random particulate systems."</p>The Mechanics of Pneumatic Tires2010-02-21T23:09:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc13166/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc13166/"><img alt="The Mechanics of Pneumatic Tires" title="The Mechanics of Pneumatic Tires" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc13166/small/"/></a></p><p>From Abstract: "This treatise is an attempt to provide a rational descriptive and analytical basis for tire mechanics. Chapters of this book are contributed by active research workers in the fields of rubber and textile properties, friction, material properties, tire stress problems, tire design and construction, vehicle skid and handling, and tire mechanical properties."</p>Standard X-ray Diffraction Powder Patterns: Section 9. Data for 63 Substances2010-02-21T23:09:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc13217/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc13217/"><img alt="Standard X-ray Diffraction Powder Patterns: Section 9. Data for 63 Substances" title="Standard X-ray Diffraction Powder Patterns: Section 9. Data for 63 Substances" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc13217/small/"/></a></p><p>Report documenting standard x-ray diffraction powder patterns for various compounds, intended to replace previous data or provide information for new substances. It describes the methods and, for each substance, outlines any previous data as well as information about the sample used and structural data, with a table of diffraction patterns.</p>Molten-Salt Reactor Program Semiannual Progress Report, February 28, 19712014-09-25T20:32:43-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc100448/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc100448/"><img alt="Molten-Salt Reactor Program Semiannual Progress Report, February 28, 1971" title="Molten-Salt Reactor Program Semiannual Progress Report, February 28, 1971" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc100448/small/"/></a></p><p>Report containing ongoing projects and experiments undertaken by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Molten-Salt Reactor Program.</p>Development of Direct Contact Condensation Multistage Flash Distillation Process: Phase 3A2010-02-21T23:09:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11770/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11770/"><img alt="Development of Direct Contact Condensation Multistage Flash Distillation Process: Phase 3A" title="Development of Direct Contact Condensation Multistage Flash Distillation Process: Phase 3A" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11770/small/"/></a></p><p>Report investigating the feasibility of the Atomics International Direct Contact Condensation Multistage Flash (DCC-MSF) Distillation process using "analytical and experimental studies on a direct contact condensation module and a plastic film heat exchanger. (p. iii) Contains further studies and evaluations of the direct-contact condensation unit and plastic film heat exchanger.</p>Design and Furnishing Flash Enhancers for MSF Test Module2010-02-21T23:09:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11771/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11771/"><img alt="Design and Furnishing Flash Enhancers for MSF Test Module" title="Design and Furnishing Flash Enhancers for MSF Test Module" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11771/small/"/></a></p><p>Report describing experiments that attempt to minimize the heat loss within a multi-stage flash evaporator.</p>Effects of Manufacturing Variables and the Development of Replaceable Membrane Elements for Brackish Water Tubular Reverse Osmosis Systems2010-02-21T23:09:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11772/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11772/"><img alt="Effects of Manufacturing Variables and the Development of Replaceable Membrane Elements for Brackish Water Tubular Reverse Osmosis Systems" title="Effects of Manufacturing Variables and the Development of Replaceable Membrane Elements for Brackish Water Tubular Reverse Osmosis Systems" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11772/small/"/></a></p><p>Report describing the development of a reliable means to cast brackish water desalination membranes, the quality control of membrane-support elements, and the development of replaceable membrane elements.</p>Seawater Desalting with Chemical Recovery2010-02-21T23:09:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11763/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11763/"><img alt="Seawater Desalting with Chemical Recovery" title="Seawater Desalting with Chemical Recovery" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11763/small/"/></a></p><p>From Introduction: "The report describes the studies made on 20mgd desalting plants, a size that was selected based on recovering 3,000 tons per day of salt for feed to a chlorine-caustic plant that would be part of the Energy Center."</p>Operation of the Multi-Effect Multi-Stage Flash Distillation Plant (Clair Engle), Fourth Report (Semi-Annual), San Diego, California2010-02-21T23:09:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11773/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11773/"><img alt="Operation of the Multi-Effect Multi-Stage Flash Distillation Plant (Clair Engle), Fourth Report (Semi-Annual), San Diego, California" title="Operation of the Multi-Effect Multi-Stage Flash Distillation Plant (Clair Engle), Fourth Report (Semi-Annual), San Diego, California" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11773/small/"/></a></p><p>From Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations: "The operation and development programs carried out in the CEP, E-1A and LMC plant during the period July 1, 1970 to December 31, 1970 are described in this report. Data was developed on several development tasks as follows. A summary is presented of material evaluation studies made over the past three and a half years. Data on the experiences with coatings, mortar linings, elastomers, and nonferrous and ferrous metals are included. Details are presented of coatings and linings installed in the CEP II Effect including methods of surface preparation and costs."</p>Operation of the Multi-Effect Multi-Stage Flash Distillation Plant (Clair Engle), Third Report (Annual), San Diego, California2010-02-21T23:09:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11774/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11774/"><img alt="Operation of the Multi-Effect Multi-Stage Flash Distillation Plant (Clair Engle), Third Report (Annual), San Diego, California" title="Operation of the Multi-Effect Multi-Stage Flash Distillation Plant (Clair Engle), Third Report (Annual), San Diego, California" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11774/small/"/></a></p><p>From Introduction: "This report covers the activities by Catalytic, Inc., during the contract period from June 1, 1969 to June 30, 1970, a thirteen month period."</p>Intake Systems for Desalting Plants2010-02-21T23:09:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11775/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11775/"><img alt="Intake Systems for Desalting Plants" title="Intake Systems for Desalting Plants" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11775/small/"/></a></p><p>From Forward: "This is one of a continuing series of reports designed to present accounts of progress in saline water conversion and the economics of its application. Such data are expected to contribute to the long-range development of economical processes applicable to low-cost demineralization of sea and other saline water."</p>Performance Characteristics of Advanced Evaporator Tubes for Long-Tube Vertical Evaporators2010-02-21T23:09:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11767/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11767/"><img alt="Performance Characteristics of Advanced Evaporator Tubes for Long-Tube Vertical Evaporators" title="Performance Characteristics of Advanced Evaporator Tubes for Long-Tube Vertical Evaporators" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11767/small/"/></a></p><p>From Introduction: "The investigation detailed in this report were undertaken to compare effectiveness of tubes enhanced in various ways and, then, to provide performance data on selected tubes of most promising type."</p>Second Annual Report: Operation of the Muti-Stage Flash Distillation Plant, San Diego, California2010-02-21T23:09:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11768/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11768/"><img alt="Second Annual Report: Operation of the Muti-Stage Flash Distillation Plant, San Diego, California" title="Second Annual Report: Operation of the Muti-Stage Flash Distillation Plant, San Diego, California" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11768/small/"/></a></p><p>From Introduction: "The Office of Saline Water (OSW) maintains the MSF Module at the San Diego Test Facility, Chula Vista, California, for the purpose of further advancing and developing the state of art of the multistage flash distillation process and thereby reduce the cost of seawater conversion. The MSF Module has been built and operated to obtain engineering design and operating data to serve as a basis for: a. Future process development. b. Improved full scale plant design. Improved full scale plant operating conditions."</p>Comparison Study of a 2.5 MGD VTE Upflow Versus Downflow2010-02-21T23:09:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11781/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11781/"><img alt="Comparison Study of a 2.5 MGD VTE Upflow Versus Downflow" title="Comparison Study of a 2.5 MGD VTE Upflow Versus Downflow" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11781/small/"/></a></p><p>Report comparing "the capital and operating costs of an upflow and downflow plant" (p. 2). Cost saving recommendations are made.</p>Summary of Roswell Test Bed Plant Reports (1963-1968)2010-02-21T23:09:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11782/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11782/"><img alt="Summary of Roswell Test Bed Plant Reports (1963-1968)" title="Summary of Roswell Test Bed Plant Reports (1963-1968)" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11782/small/"/></a></p><p>From Summary: "This report summarizes the analyses of the operating data for the period 1963-1969 for the Test Bed Plant and the Auxiliary Test Unit (ATU) located at Roswell, New Mexico."</p>Third Report on Horizontal-Tube Multiple-Effect Process Pilot Plant Tests2010-02-21T23:09:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11784/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11784/"><img alt="Third Report on Horizontal-Tube Multiple-Effect Process Pilot Plant Tests" title="Third Report on Horizontal-Tube Multiple-Effect Process Pilot Plant Tests" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11784/small/"/></a></p><p>From Summary: "This report describes the continuing work on HTME distillation plants, the first portions of which were reported in References 1 and 2. A major purpose in the testing of the three-effect pilot plant was to demonstrate mutiple-effect operability of the the horizontal tube method, when utilizing basically the same construction methods and materials as those proposed for commercial HTME plants."</p>Exploratory Study of Brine Disposal Using Fluid-Bed Evaporation2010-02-21T23:09:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11785/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11785/"><img alt="Exploratory Study of Brine Disposal Using Fluid-Bed Evaporation" title="Exploratory Study of Brine Disposal Using Fluid-Bed Evaporation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11785/small/"/></a></p><p>Report concerning fluid-bed evaporation as a possible method of separating waste brine into salts and pure water. Two process operations are examined: "(1) feed introduction to the evaporator through submered tubes, and (2) fludizization of soluble salt particles by superheated steam" (p. viii).</p>Bench Scale Study of the Vacuum Freezing Ejector Absorption Process2010-02-21T23:09:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11786/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11786/"><img alt="Bench Scale Study of the Vacuum Freezing Ejector Absorption Process" title="Bench Scale Study of the Vacuum Freezing Ejector Absorption Process" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11786/small/"/></a></p><p>Report describing Colt Industries' studies in developing a vacuum-freezing desalting process for saline water.</p>Evaluation of 75,000 GPD Sea Water Desulfating Pilot Plant2010-02-21T23:09:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11787/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11787/"><img alt="Evaluation of 75,000 GPD Sea Water Desulfating Pilot Plant" title="Evaluation of 75,000 GPD Sea Water Desulfating Pilot Plant" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11787/small/"/></a></p><p>Report describing the design, construction, test programs, and economic issues relating to an Experimental Continuous Ion Exchange Desulfating Softening Plant and how the conclusions drawn from its operation could be used for the desulfation of sea water with desalination plants.</p>Design Study of Large Multiple Phase Ejector Driven Desalination Plants2010-02-21T23:09:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11788/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11788/"><img alt="Design Study of Large Multiple Phase Ejector Driven Desalination Plants" title="Design Study of Large Multiple Phase Ejector Driven Desalination Plants" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11788/small/"/></a></p><p>Report concerning "the use of Multiple Phase Ejectors with distillation desalination plants, including detailed thermodynamic analyses of ejector-driven distillation plants and the optimization of parameters for the most promising plant arrangement derived form the thermodynamic analyses." (p. 1)</p>Annual Report (FY 1970): Webster Test Facility and Electrodialysis Test-Bed Plant Webster, South Dakota2010-02-21T23:09:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11778/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11778/"><img alt="Annual Report (FY 1970): Webster Test Facility and Electrodialysis Test-Bed Plant Webster, South Dakota" title="Annual Report (FY 1970): Webster Test Facility and Electrodialysis Test-Bed Plant Webster, South Dakota" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11778/small/"/></a></p><p>Report containing history, maintenance, and repairs of the Webster, South Dakota, test bed plant as well as reviews of optimization tasks performed therein.</p>Seawater Tubular Reverse Osmosis Membranes2010-02-21T23:09:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11779/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11779/"><img alt="Seawater Tubular Reverse Osmosis Membranes" title="Seawater Tubular Reverse Osmosis Membranes" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11779/small/"/></a></p><p>From Introduction and Summary: "The objective of this program was to improve the quality, performance, and useful life of seawater tubular reverse osmosis membranes. The secondary objective was the evaluation of defect-free membranes in a small module with both sodium chloride and with actual seawater."</p>Development of Polyphenylene Oxide Membranes2010-02-21T23:09:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11780/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11780/"><img alt="Development of Polyphenylene Oxide Membranes" title="Development of Polyphenylene Oxide Membranes" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11780/small/"/></a></p><p>Report concerning manufacturing variables on sulfonated polyphenylene oxide reverse osmosis membranes. The effects these variables have membrane performance are discussed as well as procedures to increase membrane reproducibility and performance.</p>Analysis and Summary of Reports and Data From the Freeport, Texas, Test Bed Plant (1961-1969)2010-02-21T23:09:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11789/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11789/"><img alt="Analysis and Summary of Reports and Data From the Freeport, Texas, Test Bed Plant (1961-1969)" title="Analysis and Summary of Reports and Data From the Freeport, Texas, Test Bed Plant (1961-1969)" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11789/small/"/></a></p><p>Report issued by the Office of Saline over a summary of all work conducted at the Freeport, Texas test bed plant. The work done at the plant between 1961 and 1969 is presented and discussed. This report includes tables, illustrations, and photographs.</p>Economics and Use of Large Scale Electrodialysis Plants on Selected Tidal Estuarial Waters2010-02-21T23:09:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11791/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11791/"><img alt="Economics and Use of Large Scale Electrodialysis Plants on Selected Tidal Estuarial Waters" title="Economics and Use of Large Scale Electrodialysis Plants on Selected Tidal Estuarial Waters" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11791/small/"/></a></p><p>Report concerning the relative costs of providing water via an electrodialysis-based water desalination plant that was only to be operated during periods of drought.</p>Transport-Depletion Desalination Pilot Plant2010-02-21T23:09:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11776/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11776/"><img alt="Transport-Depletion Desalination Pilot Plant" title="Transport-Depletion Desalination Pilot Plant" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11776/small/"/></a></p><p>From Summary: "The transport-depletion data obtained by the Southern Research Institute and by the Bureau of Reclamation at Denver, Colorado and at Webster, South Dakota, was reviewed. This data review made it possible to develop a design methodology for the pilot plant, and to identify the additional data required to adequately predict the performance of a transport-depletion stack."</p>Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: September 1, 1970 - December 1, 1970, Appendix2014-09-25T20:32:43-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc101008/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc101008/"><img alt="Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: September 1, 1970 - December 1, 1970, Appendix" title="Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: September 1, 1970 - December 1, 1970, Appendix" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc101008/small/"/></a></p><p>Report documenting radioactive fallout across the world, including both material in the atmosphere and that has deposited into food supplies. This appendix includes tables of monthly fallout deposition collections from 116 sites across the Earth and a list of radionuclides and their half-lives.</p>Design for a Variable-Output-Coupling Far-Infrared Michelson Laser2015-01-19T05:58:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc100719/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc100719/"><img alt="Design for a Variable-Output-Coupling Far-Infrared Michelson Laser" title="Design for a Variable-Output-Coupling Far-Infrared Michelson Laser" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc100719/small/"/></a></p><p>Technique for varying the coupling of power from far-infrared gas lasers and the design and construction of these lasers.</p>Construction of a Flashlamp-Pumped Dye Laser and an Acousto-Optik Modulator for Mode-Locking2015-01-19T05:58:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc100722/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc100722/"><img alt="Construction of a Flashlamp-Pumped Dye Laser and an Acousto-Optik Modulator for Mode-Locking" title="Construction of a Flashlamp-Pumped Dye Laser and an Acousto-Optik Modulator for Mode-Locking" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc100722/small/"/></a></p><p>Design of a flashlamp-pumped dye laser capable of emitting light pulses 500 ns wide with a risetime of 300 ns.</p>Glass Limit Standards Deposited at NBS for Railway, Highway, and Airways Traffic Signal Colors: History, Permanence and Colorimetric Properties2015-01-19T05:58:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc100723/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc100723/"><img alt="Glass Limit Standards Deposited at NBS for Railway, Highway, and Airways Traffic Signal Colors: History, Permanence and Colorimetric Properties" title="Glass Limit Standards Deposited at NBS for Railway, Highway, and Airways Traffic Signal Colors: History, Permanence and Colorimetric Properties" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc100723/small/"/></a></p><p>Permanence and colorimetric properties of signal glass.</p>Reuse and Subsurface Injection of Municipal Sewage Effluent: Two Case Histories2013-06-17T19:07:53-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc170836/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc170836/"><img alt="Reuse and Subsurface Injection of Municipal Sewage Effluent: Two Case Histories" title="Reuse and Subsurface Injection of Municipal Sewage Effluent: Two Case Histories" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc170836/small/"/></a></p><p>Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing sewage disposal and reuse. As stated in the introduction, "this paper describes the renovation of municipal sewage water for industrial use, and the use of subsurface waste disposal by an industrial complex and by a city" (p. 1). This report includes tables, and illustrations.</p>Natural History of the Swainson's Warbler2015-08-27T21:01:25-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700942/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700942/"><img alt="Natural History of the Swainson's Warbler" title="Natural History of the Swainson's Warbler" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700942/small/"/></a></p><p>Summary of Swainson's warbler, including history, geographic distribution, migration patterns, ecological relations, physical description, breeding biology, voice qualities, and feeding behavior.</p>