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Silver recovery system data

Description: In August of 1990 the Savannah River Site Photography Group began testing on a different type of silver recovery system. This paper describes the baseline study and the different phases of installation and testing of the system.
Date: August 26, 1991
Creator: Boulineau, B.
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Feasibility Study for Photovoltaics, Wind, solar Hot Water and Hybrid Systems

Description: Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) located in Albuquerque New Mexico is a community college that serves American Indians and Alaska Natives. SIPI’s student body represents over 100 Native American Tribes. SIPI completed a renewable energy feasibility study program and established renewable energy hardware on the SIPI campus, which supplements and creates an educational resource to teach renewable energy courses. The SIPI campus is located, and has as student origins, areas, in whi… more
Date: March 26, 2008
Creator: Hooks, Ronald & Montoya, Valerie
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Mineralization of Radioactive Wastes by Fluidized Bed Steam Reforming (FBSR): Comparisons to Vitreous Waste Forms, and Pertinent Durability Testing

Description: The Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) was requested to generate a document for the Washington State Department of Ecology and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that would cover the following topics: (1) A description of the mineral structures produced by Fluidized Bed Steam Reforming (FBSR) of Hanford type Low Activity Waste (LAW including LAWR which is LAW melter recycle waste) waste, especially the cage structured minerals and how they are formed. (2) How the cage structured mi… more
Date: December 26, 2008
Creator: Jantzen, Carol M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Automotive Underhood Thermal Management Analysis Using 3-D Coupled Thermal-Hydrodynamic Computer Models: Thermal Radiation Modeling

Description: The goal of the radiation modeling effort was to develop and implement a radiation algorithm that is fast and accurate for the underhood environment. As part of this CRADA, a net-radiation model was chosen to simulate radiative heat transfer in an underhood of a car. The assumptions (diffuse-gray and uniform radiative properties in each element) reduce the problem tremendously and all the view factors for radiation thermal calculations can be calculated once and for all at the beginning of the … more
Date: February 26, 2002
Creator: Pannala, S.; D'Azevedo, E. & Zacharia, T.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Optimum utilization of site energy sources for all-season thermal comfort in new residential construction for single-family attached (rowhouse/townhouse) designs

Description: A proposed design analysis is presented of a passive solar energy efficient system for a typical three-level, three bedroom, two story, garage-under townhouse. The design incorporates the best, most performance-proven and cost effective products, materials, processes, technologies, and sub-systems which are available today. Seven distinct categories recognized for analysis are identified as: the exterior environment; the interior environment; conservation of energy; natural energy utilization; … more
Date: February 26, 1981
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Development of a community energy conservation program. Volume II. Energy saving techniques for use by local governments

Description: This volume contains technical material related to community energy conservation programs, and supplements the organizational material in Volume I. It is in looseleaf format so that sections related to specific topics can be easily copied or transferred to individuals responsible for various sorts of conservation, such as carpooling programs, building improvements, and community outreach. Three technical chapters are included, discussing topics in the areas of: internal city and county operatio… more
Date: November 26, 1976
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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(Dehumidification system for high humidity areas)

Description: The indoor swimming pool at Glen Cove YMCA, Glen Cove, New York, installed a dehumidification and water heating system. This report is the specifications of the new system, which includes dehumidifier/air handler, condenser/water heater, and outdoor condenser. (JF)
Date: October 26, 1990
Creator: Stark, W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Louisiana State University waste-to-energy incinerator

Description: This proposed action is for cost-shared construction of an incinerator/steam-generation facility at Louisiana State University under the State Energy Conservation Program (SECP). The SECP, created by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, calls upon DOE to encourage energy conservation, renewable energy, and energy efficiency by providing Federal technical and financial assistance in developing and implementing comprehensive state energy conservation plans and projects. Currently, LSU runs a c… more
Date: October 26, 1994
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mobile zone, spray booth ventilation system. Final report

Description: This concept endeavors to reduce the volume of air (to be treated) from spray paint booths, thereby increasing efficiency and improving air pollution abatement (VOC emissions especially). Most of the ventilation air is recycled through the booth to maintain laminar flow; the machinery is located on the supply side of the booth rather than on the exhaust side. 60 to 95% reduction in spray booth exhaust rate should result. Although engineering and production prototypes have been made, demand is l… more
Date: April 26, 1994
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Silver recovery system data

Description: In August of 1990 the Savannah River Site Photography Group began testing on a different type of silver recovery system. This paper describes the baseline study and the different phases of installation and testing of the system.
Date: August 26, 1991
Creator: Boulineau, B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Non-Process Element (NPE) Removal Using Functionalized Monolayers on Mesoporous Supports

Description: As Kraft pulp mills move toward minimum impact manufacturing, one of the most difficult challenges is the development of strategies for dealing effectively with buildup, carryover, and recovery of cationic and anionic non-process elements (NPEs). Even at low concentrations, NPEs present a serious concern due to scaling and other reactions caused by Ca, Mg, Mn, Fe, Cu, phosphates, silicates, and aluminates. The drivers behind NPE removal include environmental regulatory issues (e.g., Mn), scale … more
Date: March 26, 2004
Creator: Leugemors, Robert K.; Fryxell, Glen E.; Mattigod, Shas V. & Persinger, W H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Determination for the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code, Residential Buildings – Technical Support Document

Description: Provides a technical analysis showing that the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code contains improvements in energy efficiency compared to its predecessor, the 2003 International Energy Conservation Code. DOE is required by law to issue "determinations" of whether or not new editions of the IECC improve energy efficiency.
Date: September 26, 2009
Creator: Lucas, Robert G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Wynkoop Building Performance Measurement: Water

Description: This report is a summary of the water analysis performance for the Denver, Colorado Wynkoop Building. The Wynkoop Building (Figure 1) was built in 2006 as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 Headquarters intended to house over 900 occupants in the 301,292 gross square feet (248,849 rentable square feet). The building was built on a brownfield in the Lower Downtown Historic District as part of an urban redevelopment effort. The building was designed and constructed through a publi… more
Date: August 26, 2012
Creator: Fowler, Kimberly M. & Kora, Angela R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Status of the Local Enforcement of Energy Efficiency Standards and Labeling Program in China

Description: As part of its commitment to promoting and improving the local enforcement of appliance energy efficiency standards and labeling, the China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS) launched the National and Local Enforcement of Energy Efficiency Standards and Labeling project on August 14, 2009. The project’s short-term goal is to expand the effort to improve enforcement of standards and labeling requirements to the entire country within three years, with a long-term goal of perfecting over… more
Date: September 26, 2011
Creator: Zhou, Nan; Zheng, Nina; Fino-Chen, Cecilia; Fridley, David & Ning, Cao
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Micro Cooling, Heating, and Power (Micro-CHP) and Bio-Fuel Center, Mississippi State University

Description: Initially, most micro-CHP systems will likely be designed as constant-power output or base-load systems. This implies that at some point the power requirement will not be met, or that the requirement will be exceeded. Realistically, both cases will occur within a 24-hour period. For example, in the United States, the base electrical load for the average home is approximately 2 kW while the peak electrical demand is slightly over 4 kW. If a 3 kWe micro- CHP system were installed in this situatio… more
Date: September 26, 2008
Creator: Chamra, Louay
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Summary of Initial Examination of Lighting-Only Utility Projects in the Federal Sector

Description: This work complements earlier work on an analysis of Federal utility energy projects that implemented excusively lighting upgrades. The objective of this analysis is to better understand the lighting-only projects through determination of the relationship of capital invested and the resulting energy and cost savings, in terms of geographic locale, project size, and potential according to specific lighting technologies and/or control technology implemented.
Date: July 26, 2007
Creator: Solana, Amy E.; Sandusky, William F. & McMordie-Stoughton, Katherine L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Multiphase Nano-Composite Coatings for Achieving Energy Optimization

Description: UES Inc. and ANL teamed in this work to develop novel coating systems for the protection of surfaces from thermal degradation mainly in two applications; Machining and Die casting. These coatings were specifically designed for the purpose by incorporating required material phases and the overall architecture, which led to reduce the energy usage and increase efficiency of the operations. Following the UES/ANL'™s feasibility work, the coatings were developed utilizing High power impulse magnetr… more
Date: March 26, 2012
Creator: Nainaparampil, Dr. Jose
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Electrical Core Transformer for Grid Improvement Incorporating Wire Magnetic Components

Description: The research reported herein adds to the understanding of oil-immersed distribution transformers by exploring and demonstrating potential improvements in efficiency and cost utilizing the unique Buswell approach wherein the unit is redesigned, replacing magnetic sheet with wire allowing for improvements in configuration and increased simplicity in the build process. Exploration of new designs is a critical component in our drive to assure reduction of energy waste, adequate delivery to the citi… more
Date: March 26, 2012
Creator: Harrie R. Buswell, PhD; Dennis Jacobs, PhD & Meng, Steve
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Illumination Sufficiency Survey Techniques: In-situ Measurements of Lighting System Performance and a User Preference Survey for Illuminance in an Off-Grid, African Setting

Description: Efforts to promote rechargeable electric lighting as a replacement for fuel-based light sources in developing countries are typically predicated on the notion that lighting service levels can be maintained or improved while reducing the costs and environmental impacts of existing practices. However, the extremely low incomes of those who depend on fuel-based lighting create a need to balance the hypothetically possible or desirable levels of light with those that are sufficient and affordable. … more
Date: August 26, 2010
Creator: Alstone, Peter; Jacobson, Arne & Mills, Evan
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Fast Curing of Composite Wood Products

Description: The overall objective of this program is to develop low temperature curing technologies for UF and PF resins. This will be accomplished by: • Identifying the rate limiting UF and PF curing reactions for current market resins; • Developing new catalysts to accelerate curing reactions at reduced press temperatures and times. In summary, these new curing technologies will improve the strength properties of the composite wood products and minimize the detrimental effects of wood extractives on the … more
Date: April 26, 2006
Creator: Ragauskas, Dr. Arthur J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Measurement and Control of Glass Feedstocks

Description: ERCo has developed a laser-based technology for rapid compositional measurements of batch, real-time sorting of cullet, and in-situ measurements of molten glass. This technology, termed LIBS (Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy) can determine whether or not the batch was formulated accurately in order to control glass quality. It can also be used to determine if individual batch ingredients are within specifications. In the case of cullet feedstocks, the sensor can serve as part of a system to… more
Date: April 26, 2007
Creator: Weisberg, Arel
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Energy Efficienct Processes for Making Tackifier Dispersions used to make Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

Description: The primary objective of this project was to develop an energy efficient, environmentally friendly and low cost process (compared to the current process) for making tackifier dispersions that are used to make pressure-sensitive adhesives. These adhesives are employed in applications such as self-adhesive postage stamps and disposable diapers and are made by combining the tackifier dispersion with a natural or synthetic rubber latex. The current process for tackifier dispersion manufacture begin… more
Date: July 26, 2006
Creator: Gupta, Rakesh
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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An Alternative Treatment of Trace Chemical Constituents in Calculated Chemical Source Terms for Hanford Tank Farms Safety Analsyes

Description: Hanford Site high-level radioactive waste tank accident analyses require chemical waste toxicity source terms to assess potential accident consequences. Recent reviews of the current methodology used to generate source terms and the need to periodically update the sources terms has brought scrutiny to the manner in which trace waste constituents are included in the source terms. This report examines the importance of trace constituents to the chemical waste source terms, which are calculated as… more
Date: September 26, 2006
Creator: Huckaby, James L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Final Technical Report

Description: The Georgia Institute of Technology’s Industrial Assessment Center (GT IAC) has a long history working on the IAC program with over 30 years of experience in meeting the IAC program’s goals in a very effective manner since beginning participation in the IAC program’s predecessor, the EADC, in 1977. During the last four year contract period, October 1, 2002 through September 31, 2006, the GT IAC continued this work with the assessments of eighty nine (89) industrial facilities. These assessments… more
Date: October 26, 2007
Creator: Meffert, Bill & Soderlund, Matthew, R
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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