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Design considerations for a fiber optic communications network for power systems

Description: The design of a fiber optic communication network for monitoring and control in power systems is discussed. It is shown that by appropriate choice of protocols, a fault-tolerant system can be built that operates in any arbitrary configuration. Since the network is based on fiber optics, it can be made fast enough for substation monitoring and control. In this application, a relatively small number of cables is required to implement a high reliability system. The network can also be used for dis… more
Date: August 1, 1993
Creator: Kirkham, H.; Johnston, A. R. & Allen, G. D.
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Nuclear electric propulsion for future NASA space science missions

Description: This study has been made to assess the needs, potential benefits and the applicability of early (circa year 2000) Nuclear Electric Propulsion (NEP) technology in conducting NASA science missions. The study goals are: to obtain the performance characteristics of near term NEP technologies; to measure the performance potential of NEP for important OSSA missions; to compare NEP performance with that of conventional chemical propulsion; to identify key NEP system requirements; to clarify and depict… more
Date: July 20, 1993
Creator: Yen, Chen-wan L.
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Surfactant studies for bench-scale operation

Description: A phase II study has been initiated to investigate surfactant-assisted coal liquefaction, with the objective of quantifying the enhancement in liquid yields and product quality. This report covers the second quarter of work. The major accomplishments were (1) completion of coal liquefaction autoclave reactor runs with Illinois No. 6 coal at processing temperatures of 300, 325, and 350[degrees]C, and pressures of 1800 psig, (2) analysis of the filter cake and the filtrate obtained from the treat… more
Date: January 15, 1993
Creator: Hickey, G.S. & Sharma, P.K.
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Surfactant studies for bench-scale operation. Fifth quarterly technical progress report: July 1, 1993--September 30, 1993

Description: A phase II study has been initiated to investigate surfactant-assisted coal liquefaction, with the objective of quantifying the enhancement in liquid yields and product quality. This report covers the fifth quarter of work. The major accomplishments were: (1) Completion of coal liquefaction autoclave reactor runs and related analysis with Illinois no. 6 coal at 400{degrees}C with and without surfactant and/or catalyst at pressures of 1700 psig; (2) A literature search into the effect that ligni… more
Date: October 22, 1993
Creator: Hickey, G. S. & Sharma, P. K.
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Surfactant studies for bench-scale operation. Fourth quarterly technical progress report, April 1, 1993--June 30, 1993

Description: A phase 2 study has been initiated to investigate surfactant- assisted coal liquefaction, with the objective of quantifying the enhancement in liquid yields and product quality. This report covers the fourth quarter of work. The major accomplishments were (1) Completion of coal liquefaction autoclave reactor runs and related analysis with Illinois {number_sign}6 coal with time as a variable at 375{degree}C, and pressures of 1800 psig; (2) an investigation into the mechanism of the effect that t… more
Date: July 23, 1993
Creator: Hickey, G. S. & Sharma, P. K.
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Surfactant studies for bench-scale operation. Second quarterly technical progress report, October 1, 1992--December 31, 1992

Description: A phase II study has been initiated to investigate surfactant-assisted coal liquefaction, with the objective of quantifying the enhancement in liquid yields and product quality. This report covers the second quarter of work. The major accomplishments were (1) completion of coal liquefaction autoclave reactor runs with Illinois No. 6 coal at processing temperatures of 300, 325, and 350{degrees}C, and pressures of 1800 psig, (2) analysis of the filter cake and the filtrate obtained from the treat… more
Date: January 15, 1993
Creator: Hickey, G. S. & Sharma, P. K.
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Surfactant studies for bench-scale operation. Third quarterly technical progress report, January 1, 1993--March 31, 1993

Description: A phase 11 study has been initiated to investigate surfactant-assisted coal liquefaction, with the objective of, quantifying the enhancement in liquid yields and product quality. This report covers the third quarter of work. The major accomplishments were (1) completion of coal liquefaction autoclave reactor runs and related analysis with Illinois {number_sign}6 coal at a processing temperature of 375{degree}C, and pressures of 1800 and 1500 psig, (2) completion and analysis of two autoclave re… more
Date: April 20, 1993
Creator: Hickey, G. S. & Sharma, P. K.
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System Software and Tools for High Performance Computing Environments: A report on the findings of the Pasadena Workshop, April 14--16, 1992

Description: The Pasadena Workshop on System Software and Tools for High Performance Computing Environments was held at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory from April 14 through April 16, 1992. The workshop was sponsored by a number of Federal agencies committed to the advancement of high performance computing (HPC) both as a means to advance their respective missions and as a national resource to enhance American productivity and competitiveness. Over a hundred experts in related fields from industry, academia, … more
Date: April 1, 1993
Creator: Sterling, T.; Messina, P. & Chen, M.
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Tertiary Stratigraphy of Highly Extended Terranes, California, Arizona, and Nevada

Description: Proceedings of a workshop held in February 1990 called "Tertiary Stratigraphy of Highly Extended Terranes, Southern Basin and Range" at the Desert Research Center of the California State University System, Soda Springs, near Baker, California. This volume is a collection of stratigraphic data and interpretation.
Date: 1993
Creator: Sherrod, David R. & Nielson, Jane E.
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