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Research, development, and demonstration for energy conservation: preliminary identification of opportunities in iron and steelmaking

Description: The Federal Government has initiated, expanded, and is accelerating a cost-shaped program with the iron and steel industry to develop innovative, cost-effective programs for new energy-saving technologies. The purpose of this document is to identify opportunities for research and development in the iron and steel industry, giving due consideration to the many barriers that impede the implementation of new technology. These technology sectors also reflect the following three fundamental criteria… more
Date: January 1, 1978
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Potential energy savings in commercial/residential communities based on integrated systems design

Description: Integrated Community Energy Systems (ICES) offer the potential of meeting the total energy requirements of communities in an energy-conserving cost-effective manner. This is accomplished mainly by (1) utilizing waste heat from electrical power generation, (2) using solid waste to help meet thermal and fuel energy demands, (3) using solar and other advanced technologies either in a central plant or dispersed in the community, and (4) developing control and operating strategies along with energy-… more
Date: January 1, 1977
Creator: Holtz, R.E. & Marciniak, T.J.
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Department of Energy programs and objectives: energy conservation in agricultural production

Description: This document describes the current Department of Energy agriculture research program as it relates to the research recommendations submitted by a 1976 workshop on energy conservation in agricultural production. In-depth discussions on fertilizers, irrigation, crop drying, fuel substitution, crop and animal production systems, greenhouses, materials handling, and transport systems are included. (MCW)
Date: December 1, 1977
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Nuclear technologies for Moon and Mars exploration

Description: Nuclear technologies are essential to successful Moon and Mars exploration and settlements. Applications can take the form of nuclear propulsion for transport of crews and cargo to Mars and the Moon; surface power for habitats and base power; power for human spacecraft to Mars; shielding and life science understanding for protection against natural solar and cosmic radiations; radioisotopes for sterilization, medicine, testing, and power; and resources for the benefits of Earth. 5 refs., 9 figs… more
Date: January 1, 1991
Creator: Buden, D.
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Modeling approaches to long-run integrated technological impact analysis

Description: Analysis of the energy-economic-environmental impacts of energy policies, such as a major synthetic fuels program, requires methodologies that reflect the potential benefits and costs of proposed policy alternatives. Energy policies typically have secondary economic and environmental effects as well as direct effects on energy itself, and these must collectively be assessed to provide a complete basis for policy selection. The focus of this report is on approaches to the analysis of long-term i… more
Date: December 1, 1979
Creator: Groncki, P.J.
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Publications on maglev technologies

Description: Magnetically levitated passenger-transportation vehicles, using attractive and repulsive magnetic forces, are currently in the development or prototype-revenue stages in Japan and Germany. The basic principles of these technologies have been understood for several decades, but their practical applications awaited advances in high-power electronic devices, modern controls, superconducting magnets, and improvements in our transportation infrastructures. A considerable amount of work was devoted t… more
Date: December 1, 1991
Creator: He, J. L.; Coffey, H. T.; Rote, D. M. & Wang, Z.
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Accomplishments of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory Seed Money program

Description: In 1974, a modest program for funding new, innovative research was initiated at ORNL. It was called the ''Seed Money'' program and has become part of a larger program, called Exploratory R and D, which is being carried out at all DOE national laboratories. This report highlights 12 accomplishments of the Seed Money Program: nickel aluminide, ion implantation, laser annealing, burn meter, Legionnaires' disease, whole-body radiation counter, the ANFLOW system, genetics and molecular biology, high… more
Date: September 1, 1986
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Decentralized Solar Energy Technology Assessment Program: review of activities (April 1978-December 1979)

Description: The Decentralized Solar Energy Technology Assessment Program (TAP), sponsored by the Office of Solar Energy, Department of Energy, is a technology assessment and planning activity directed at local communities. Specifically, the objectives of the TAP are: (1) to assess the socioeconomic and institutional impacts of the widespread use of renewable energy technologies; (2) to involve communities in planning for their energy futures; and (3) to plan for local energy development. This report discus… more
Date: May 1, 1980
Creator: Bronfman, B. H.; Carnes, S. A.; Schweitzer, M.; Peelle, E. & Enk, G.
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IM-GEO: Impact of R and D on cost of geothermal power: Documentation of Model Version 2. 09

Description: IM-GEO is an analysis used to estimate the impact of technology improvements on the relative cost of hydrothermal power. The analysis is available in a tutorial program for use on personal computers. It is designed for use by R and D program managers to evaluate R and D options. Only the potential impact of technologies is considered with all economic factors being held constant. This analysis has one unique feature. The economic impact of reducing risk by improving reservoir characterization i… more
Date: February 1, 1988
Creator: Petty, S.; Entingh, D. & Livesay, B.J.
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Feasibility study: fuel cell cogeneration in a water pollution control facility. Final report

Description: A conceptual design study was conducted to investigate the technical and economic feasibility of a cogeneration fuel cell power plant operating in a large water pollution control facility. In this particular application, the fuel cell power plant would use methane-rich digester gas from the water pollution control facility as a fuel feedstock to provide electrical and thermal energy. Several design configurations were evaluated. These configurations were comprised of combinations of options for… more
Date: February 1, 1980
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Research Projects in Residential Technology, 1992 Edition.

Description: This document reports the energy efficiency technology research, development and demonstration (RD D) activities in the residential sector at the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). It provides a brief description of recently completed and ongoing projects sponsored by the Residential Technology Section at BPA. On each project's one page summary, the project's objectives, study approach and results thereof, are presented. Where reports or other publications are available, that information is… more
Date: March 1, 1992
Creator: United States. Bonneville Power Administration.
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Annual highlights of the National Center for the Analysis of Energy Systems

Description: The National Center for Analysis of Energy Systems at Brookhaven has been in operation since January 1976. This first annual highlights report outlines the scope of activities of the Center involving the integrated analyses of technological, economic, environmental, and social aspects of energy at the regional, national, and international levels. The objectives of the Center and major accomplishments of 1976 are described along with a list of active projects and publications. The energy data ba… more
Date: November 1, 1976
Creator: Hoffman, K C
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Future of photovoltaic energy conversion in developing countries

Description: Recent studies reveal that photovoltaic energy conversion will be economically viable for usage in developing countries. An overview of programs designed to lower the costs of such conversion systems is presented. Government goals are reviewed, as well as application projects relative to rural usage. A summary of the state-of-the-art in both advanced research and commercially available technology is presented. It is concluded that with the range of the work being done, such systems will be viab… more
Date: April 1, 1980
Creator: Hogan, S.
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Characterization of the geology, geochemistry, hydrology and microbiology of the in-situ air stripping demonstration site at the Savannah River Site

Description: The Savannah River Site is the location of an Integrated Demonstration Project designed to evaluate innovative remediation technologies for environmental restoration at sites contaminated with volatile organic contaminants. This demonstration utilizes directionally drilled horizontal wells to deliver gases and extract contaminants from the subsurface. Phase I of the Integrated Demonstration focused on the application and development of in-situ air stripping technologies to remediate soils and s… more
Date: May 1, 1991
Creator: Eddy, C. A.; Looney, B. B.; Dougherty, J. M.; Hazen, T. C. & Kaback, D. S.
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Technology Commercialization Program 1991

Description: This reference compilation describes the Technology Commercialization Program of the Department of Energy, Defense Programs. The compilation consists of two sections. Section 1, Plans and Procedures, describes the plans and procedures of the Defense Programs Technology Commercialization Program. The second section, Legislation and Policy, identifies legislation and policy related to the Program. The procedures for implementing statutory and regulatory requirements are evolving with time. This d… more
Date: November 1, 1991
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Detection and location of leaks in district heating steam systems: Survey and review of current technology and practices

Description: This report presents the results of a survey undertaken to identify and characterize current practices for detecting and locating leaks in district heating systems, particular steam systems. Currently used technology and practices are reviewed. In addition, the survey was used to gather information that may be important for the application of acoustic leak detection. A few examples of attempts to locate leaks in steam and hot water pipes by correlation of acoustic signals generated by the leaks… more
Date: March 1, 1992
Creator: Kupperman, D. S.; Raptis, A. C. & Lanham, R. N.
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Project development plan for East Mesa Geothermal Test Center

Description: Plans for a test facility for geothermal energy systems and components designed for moderate temperature/low salinity geothermal fluids available at the East Mesa site in the Imperial Valley of California are discussed. Details of the following phases of development are given: technical plan; management plan; procurement and contracting plan; technology transfer and utilization plan; and resource requirements. (JGB)
Date: March 1, 1975
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Barriers connected with certifying or listing of energy-conserving products used in buildings

Description: The report assesses the availability and implementation of energy conservation technology, particularly in the residential sector. Of concern is that energy-conserving innovations are restricted and, in some cases, blocked entirely from reaching the marketplace by a variety of institutional barriers. An ERDA-sponsored project to identify practical policy or program options whose implementation would increase the rate and degree of market penetration of these products is summarized. From researc… more
Date: May 1, 1977
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Development of a risk analysis model. Appendix D. Gas-fired heat pump case study, Final report, October 1979

Description: Confronted by major uncertainties in energy supply, demand, and cost, technology suppliers must attempt to make rational manufacturing decisions regarding new energy technologies, technology end-users must attempt to make rational purchasing decisions regarding them, and the DOE Office of Buildings and Community Systems (BCS) must attempt to make rational decisions regarding the type and amount of support it will provide for the development and commercialization of the technologies. One new pro… more
Date: October 1, 1979
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Evaluation of carbon dioxide emission control strategies in New York State

Description: A MARKAL model was developed for the State of New York. It represents the state's energy system as a set of typical technologies for generating, converting, and using energy as it evolves over a 45-year period. NYMARKAL was applied here in demonstration analyses to explore strategies to reduce CO{sub 2} emissions. NYMARKAL was installed at the State Energy Office and in the Offices of the New York Power Pool. Staff members from both organizations and other state agencies were trained in its use… more
Date: January 1, 1992
Creator: Morris, S.C.; Lee, J.; Goldstein, G. & Hill, D.
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Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory/University of California Lighting Program Overview

Description: The objective of the Lighting Program is to assist and work in concert with the lighting community (composed of manufacturers, designers, and users) to achieve a more efficient lighting economy. To implement its objectives, the Lighting Program has been divided into three major categories: technical engineering, buildings applications, and human impacts (impacts on health and vision). The technical program aims to undertake research and development projects that are both long-range and high-ris… more
Date: December 1, 1981
Creator: Berman, Samuel
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New technology integration planning workshop

Description: Purpose of the Workshop was to provide guidance, reflecting electric utility industry viewpoints, for developing and directing its research and development program structures to facilitate the integration of new energy technologies into electric utility systems. The Workshop was structured to directly elicit the positions and viewpoints representative of electric utility companies.
Date: January 1, 1980
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Melter development needs assessment for RWMC buried wastes

Description: This report presents a survey and initial assessment of the existing state-of-the-art melter technology necessary to thermally treat (stabilize) buried TRU waste, by producing a highly leach resistant glass/ceramic waste form suitable for final disposal. Buried mixed transuranic (TRU) waste at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (INEL) represents an environmental hazard requiring remediation. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) placed the INEL on the National Priorities List in 1989… more
Date: February 1, 1992
Creator: Donaldson, A.D.; Carpenedo, R.J. & Anderson, G.L.
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How can energy-efficient structures compete in an inefficient energy market

Description: The only way resources can be efficiently allocated in our market system is if prices of resources, goods, and services properly reflect their true value to society. However, because of (a) imperfections in the pricing mechanisms that currently influence private-sector decision making; (b) the difference in planning horizons between individuals and government; and (c) the external benefits that would accrue to society from energy-conscious decision making by individuals, it is apparent that the… more
Date: January 1, 1980
Creator: Noll, S.
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