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Prospects for electric cars: electric vehicle impact assessment study. Final report, 15 December 1975--30 April 1978

Description: The characteristics of future electric cars were projected by means of parametric models of weight, cost, and performance. They included urban ranges as much as two to four times those of recent electric cars: up to 150 km for improved lead-acid batteries, 250 km for nickel-zinc batteries, and 450 km for lithium-sulfur batteries. From data tapes of major travel surveys in Los Angeles and Washington, these ranges were found to be sufficient for most needs of all three major groups of drivers: se… more
Date: November 1, 1978
Creator: Hamilton, W.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Technical and economic assessment of solar hybrid repowering. Final report

Description: Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) has performed a Technical and Economic Assessment of Solar Hybrid Repowering under funding by the Department of Energy (DOE), the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Western Energy Supply and Transmission (WEST) Associates, and a number of southwestern utilities. Solar hybrid repowering involves placement of solar hardware adjacent to and connected to existing gas- and oil-fueled electric generation units to displace some of or all the fossil fue… more
Date: September 1, 1978
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Environmental programs of the Department of Energy and Environment annual highlights

Description: Environmental Sciences is one of the four areas comprising the Department of Energy and Environment at Brookhaven National Laboratory. It carries out a wide range of activities in atmospheric sciences, environmental chemistry, oceanographic sciences, and land and freshwater environmental sciences. In general, these programs are concerned with identification and measurement of pollutants introduced into the environment by energy-related activities and the evaluation and prediction of the effects… more
Date: December 1, 1978
Creator: Manowitz, B
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Hazardous properties and environmental effects of materials used in solar heating and cooling (SHAC) technologies: interim handbook

Description: General background informaion related to SHAC systems, how a particular material was chosen for this handbook, and codes and standards are given. Materials are categorized according to their functional use in SHAC systems as follows: (1) heat transfer fluids and fluid treatment chemicals, (2) insulation materials, (3) seals and sealant materials, (4) glazing materials, (5) collector materials, and (6) storage media. The informaion is presented under: general properties, chemical composition, th… more
Date: December 1, 1978
Creator: Searcy, J.Q.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Energy intensive industry for Alaska. Volume II: case analysis.

Description: A case analysis of the attractiveness of the primary aluminium metal industry in Alaska is presented. Part 1 provides a discussion on the economics of the industry and provides a conceptual Alaskan smelter including its physical nature, employment, and tax consequences, and its environmental attributes. Part 2 discusses the social and economic impacts. Part 3 discusses the state management options for involvement with the industry. (MCW)
Date: September 1, 1978
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Solar energy conversion: an analysis of impacts on desert ecosystems. Final report, June 1, 1977-December 31, 1977

Description: A research program is proposed to determine the response of desert ecosystems to the operation of various solar conversion systems. Existing solar powered irrigation pumping systems are described, as well as the 5 MW solar thermal test system at Albuquerque, the proposed 10 MW central receiver system at Barstow, and photovoltaic solar dispersed power systems. The theoretical ecological impacts of solar conversion system are described. Three major impact categories are discussed in detail: shadi… more
Date: May 1, 1978
Creator: Patten, D.C.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Investigating the impact of drilling mud and its major components on bivalve species of Georges Bank

Description: The objective of this program has been to measure the response of commercially important marine bivalve molluscs to low levels of drilling muds. Because these materials are composed of several major components whose proportions vary between wells and with depth for a single well, the approach of this study has been to test the major components individually and then to test a representative synthetic mud and finally a used drilling mud from an offshore platform. In all but one of these tests the… more
Date: November 1, 1978
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Microbiological aspects of the ground disposal of oil shale wastes

Description: The microbiological aspects of the ground disposal of solid retorted shale wastes and retort water wastes are discussed. These wastes are produced from an above ground retorting operation operating in the direct heat mode. It was found that both bacteria and fungi can colonize retorted shale and that the types of bacteria present change with time. With regard to retort water wastes, the results suggest that bacteria can grow on retort water, however the presence of phosphates is essential. Bact… more
Date: June 1, 1978
Creator: Rogers, J. E. & Li, S. W.
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Evaluation of the feasibility, economic impact, and effectiveness of underground nuclear power plants. Final technical report

Description: Information on underground nuclear power plants is presented concerning underground nuclear power plant concepts; public health impacts; technical feasibility of underground concepts; economic impacts of underground construction; and evaluation of related issues.
Date: May 1, 1978
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Model of leaf photosynthesis and the effects of simple gaseous sulfur compounds (H/sub 2/S and SO/sub 2/)

Description: A theoretical development is presented of a leaf model and the effects of simple sulfur compounds (H{sub 2}S and SO{sub 2}) on photosynthesis based upon biochemical mechanisms. The model is developed to interpret short-term fumigation experiments and to use with season-long fumigation experiments to assess the effects of these compounds on growth. The model is designed as a submodel in a growth-and-allocation model of the plant. Included in this development are an analysis of the diffusion of C… more
Date: August 10, 1978
Creator: Kercher, J.R.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Direct use applications of geothermal resources at Desert Hot Springs, California. Final report, May 23, 1977--July 31, 1978. Volume II: appendixes

Description: The following appendixes are included: Desert Hot Springs (DHS) Geothermal Project Advisory Board, Geothermal Citizens Advisory Committee, community needs assessment, geothermal resource characterization, a detailed discussion of the geothermal applications considered for DHS, space/water heating, agricultural operations, detailed analysis of a geothermal aquaculture facility, detailed discussion of proposed energy cascading systems for DHS, regulatory requirements, environmental impact assessm… more
Date: July 1978
Creator: Christiansen, C. C.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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State energy conservation plan for New Mexico

Description: The energy-savings and energy-management programs set up by state agencies in New Mexico are presented. Also the energy-savings and energy-management programs for public schools are presented. Plans and summaries are also given for the following program: solar water heaters for secondary schools; solar portable classroom demonstration; energy-savings and energy-management programs for county and municipal governments; energy-savings programs for commercial and residential sectors; weatherizatio… more
Date: January 1, 1978
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Battery technology - an assessment of the state of the art

Description: A state-of-the-art battery survey and data verification process were conducted with battery manufacturers and organizations involved in battery technology research and development. This report addresses those major battery technologies which were identified as either being developed or explored as potential candidates for major energy storage applications in electric utilities or transportation as well as for future operations with solar or wind energy systems. Near- and far-term battery system… more
Date: March 27, 1978
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Planning basis for the development of state and local government Radiological Emergency Response Plans in support of light water nuclear power plants

Description: Information on radiological emergency response plans for light water reactors is presented concerning the recommended planning basis; planning needs; and accident considerations.
Date: December 1978
Creator: Collins, H. E.; Grimes, B. K. & Galpin, F.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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COSOS geothermal environmental overview study

Description: Key issues relating to noise effects are identified. Existing data are described that may be useful in resolving these issues: ambient noise conditions within the region, geothermal noise sources to be expected, types of sensitive noise receptors, and any applicable regulations or standards. The additional information needed to help ensure that geothermal development can proceed without creating unacceptable noise impacts is outlined. (MHR)
Date: January 1, 1978
Creator: Leitner, P.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Environmental Research Laboratories 1977 annual report

Description: Research is reported in the following subject areas: regional-scale effects of energy generation; mesoscale transport and diffusion modeling; effluent plume behavior; forest meteorology; climatological studies. Current research programs include air transport studies, especially in rough terrain; air pollution studies; the meteorological effects of cooling towers and energy production; research on plume and wake behavior (including effects of buoyancy, active thermal convection, building wake in… more
Date: December 1, 1978
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Final report on the Pacific Gas and Electric Company's notice of intention to seek certification for Geysers Unit 17, 78-NOI-3

Description: Final findings and conclusions are presented on: conformity to the forecast of statewide and service area electric power demands; conformity of the proposed site and facility with applicable local, regional, state, and federal standard ordinances, and laws; and the safety and reliability of the facility. Also included is a proposed decision approving the notice, with conditions, for consideration by the full Commission. In addition, a description of the proposed project, a summary of the procee… more
Date: December 1978
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Direct Use Applications of Geothermal Resources at Desert Hot Springs, California. Final Report, May 23, 1977--July 31, 1978. Volume I. Summary of Findings

Description: The geothermal resources underlying the City of Desert Hot Springs were described in terms of anticipated geophysical, geochemical, and hydrological characteristics, based upon existing well log data, geologic surveys, and limited wellflow tests. The needs of the City were determined on the basis of its general plan, the City's 1976 census, load survey and a public acceptance survey. Then a broad range of potential nonelectric applications was surveyed in individual as well as energy cascading … more
Date: July 1, 1978
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Nutrient content of certain crop residues and possible losses with removal. Appendices A-H

Description: The following are included: nutrient content of certain crop residues and possible losses with removal, biomass distribution and availability, biomass equipment survey and evaluation, condition of present municipal power plant, fluidized bed burners, heat balances, selection of best alternate solution for burning biomass, summary and conclusions of potential for oil sunflower production and processing in North Dakota, and a proposed amendment to a DOE grant. (MHR)
Date: December 1, 1978
Creator: Clambey, G.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Geysers-Calistoga KGRA Geothermal Environmental Overview: Water Quality

Description: Important water-related issues of concern are identified and the available information regarding potential impacts on the quantity and quality of water in an area is assessed. The results of a study and a two-day workshop that included representatives of developers and of concerned local, state, and federal agencies are presented. An inventory of existing data is included in an appendix. (MHR)
Date: February 1, 1978
Creator: Moore, Stephen F.; Pimentel, Kenneth D. & Krone, Ray B.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Overview of the Mono-Long Valley known geothermal resource area

Description: Key issues relating to noise effects are identified. Existing data are described that may be useful in resolving these issues: ambient noise conditions within the region, geothermal noise sources to be expected, types or sensive noise receptors, and any applicable regulations or standards. The additional informtion needed to help ensure that geothermal development can proceed without creating unacceptable noise impacts is outlined. (MHR)
Date: January 1, 1978
Creator: Leitner, P.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Environmental analysis for geothermal energy development in the Geysers Region: executive summary

Description: The following are summarized for the Geysers--Calistoga KGRA: geothermal resource development, highlights of the master environmental assessment, control technology for hydrogen sulfide emissions, meteorological/climatological data base for hydrogen sulfide predictions, and future research needs. (MHR)
Date: May 1, 1978
Creator: Dorset, P.F.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Siting Criteria as a Function of Sensitivity of Nesting Ferruginous Hawks to Geothermal Development

Description: The ferruginous hawk has been studied over a number of years in the Raft River Valley area of south-central Idaho and consequently its population densities and dynamics are known. The ferruginous hawk is to be used as a barometer to the effects of human disturbance as might be found during geothermal development. It was proposed to determine what sort of buffer zones need to be established around the species to be compatible with the concepts of multiple use, and accumulate information and base… more
Date: January 1, 1978
Creator: White, C. M.; Thurow, T. L. & Sullivan, J. F.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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