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Geothermal energy impact in Brazoria County. Final report, 15 July 1978-November 30, 1979

Description: All activities performed by Alvin Community College and the University of Texas at Austin in association with the development of Geopressured-Geothermal energy are contained in this report. A discussion of the progress of the Test Well is also contained herein. Public seminars and workshops were presented to the local community. A summer institute in energy was also presented to local public school teachers. A compaign to publicize the development of the new energy resource was also waged. An o… more
Date: June 1, 1980
Creator: Horine, B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Renewable Resources: a national catalog of model projects. Volume 2. Mid-American Solar Energy Complex Region

Description: This compilation of diverse conservation and renewable energy projects across the United States was prepared through the enthusiastic participation of solar and alternate energy groups from every state and region. Compiled and edited by the Center for Renewable Resources, these projects reflect many levels of innovation and technical expertise. In many cases, a critique analysis is presented of how projects performed and of the institutional conditions associated with their success or failure. … more
Date: July 1, 1980
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Staff rosters for 1979: environmental programs

Description: The roster of the scientific and professional staffs of the Environmental Programs of the Department of Energy and Environment has been compiled as of December 1979. Staff members have been listed according to their organizational units, i.e., the Atmospheric Sciences Division, the Environmental Chemistry Division, the Oceanographic Sciences Division, and the Land and Freshwater Environmental Sciences Group. Educational background, research interests, professional activities, summary of experie… more
Date: December 1, 1979
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Energy-related doctoral scientists and engineers in the United States, 1977

Description: Information is compiled about the number and characteristics of doctoral-level engineers and scientists in primarily energy-related activities. These data are for the year 1977 and are part of the data base for a program of continuing studies on the employment and utilization of all scientists and engineers involved in energy-related activities. Data on mathematics, physics, chemistry, environmental engineering, engineering, life sciences, psychology, and social sciences doctoral degree special… more
Date: April 1, 1980
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Lecture notes for criticality safety

Description: These lecture notes for criticality safety are prepared for the training of Department of Energy supervisory, project management, and administrative staff. Technical training and basic mathematics are assumed. The notes are designed for a two-day course, taught by two lecturers. Video tapes may be used at the options of the instructors. The notes provide all the materials that are necessary but outside reading will assist in the fullest understanding. The course begins with a nuclear physics ov… more
Date: March 1, 1992
Creator: Fullwood, R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Marketing of coal mining equipment. Evaluation of present techniques: suggestions to aid commercialization. Final report

Description: This report is an examination of the equipment preferences and decision-making methodology of the coal industry. The prime purpose is to indicate directions in which equipment research might proceed and also to indicate methods by which investment in new, more productive mining equipment could be encouraged. In addition to this, an investigation of the research and development decisions of major mining equipment manufacturers was conducted. The findings can best be condensed into three categori… more
Date: September 19, 1980
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Evaluation of the solar building, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Final report, April 1974-September 1978

Description: During portions of the 1974-1975 and 1975-1976 winter heating seasons, a field evaluation was made of a solar-assisted heat pump heating system in a small commercial office building in Albuquerque, N.M. The system was comprised of one main water-to-water heat pump and five small water-to-air heat pumps. The liquid-type solar collector array had an area equivalent to about 10% of the building floor area. Other than the ethylene glycol/water solution circulated through the solar collector array, … more
Date: December 1, 1979
Creator: Gilman, S.F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Renewable Resources: a national catalog of model projects. Volume 1. Northeast Solar Energy Center Region

Description: This compilation of diverse conservation and renewable energy projects across the United States was prepared through the enthusiastic participation of solar and alternate energy groups from every state and region. Compiled and edited by the Center for Renewable Resources, these projects reflect many levels of innovation and technical expertise. In many cases, a critique analysis is presented of how projects performed and of the institutional conditions associated with their success or failure. … more
Date: July 1, 1980
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Tutorial on neural network applications in high energy physics: A 1992 perspective

Description: Feed forward and recurrent neural networks are introduced and related to standard data analysis tools. Tips are given on applications of neural nets to various areas of high energy physics. A review of applications within high energy physics and a summary of neural net hardware status are given.
Date: April 1, 1992
Creator: Denby, B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Renewable Resources: a national catalog of model projects. Volume 4. Western Solar Utilization Network Region

Description: This compilation of diverse conservation and renewable energy projects across the United States was prepared through the enthusiastic participation of solar and alternate energy groups from every state and region. Compiled and edited by the Center for Renewable Resources, these projects reflect many levels of innovation and technical expertise. In many cases, a critique analysis is presented of how projects performed and of the institutional conditions associated with their success or failure. … more
Date: July 1, 1980
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Science in Action'': An interdisciplinary science education program

Description: Science in Action is an education outreach program for pre-collegiate students. It is based on the concept that, in order to interest students in science, they must see science and scientists at work. The program encompasses the full range of scientific disciplines -- the core sciences, engineering and mathematics. A unique aspect of the program is the involvement and support of scientists and engineers representing local professional societies, industries, businesses, and academic institutions… more
Date: January 1, 1991
Creator: Horton, L.L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Oracle and the end-user: Practical implementation of applications in a multi-user, multi-platform environment

Description: This presentation will describe methods used to develop a standard user-interface to ORACLE applications, to train users, and document these systems in a diverse multi-user, multi-platform environment. Implementation and documentation of applications and training of users can be difficult when the end-users have diverse levels of computer proficiency and work with a multiple array of hardware platforms. We will discuss common problems encountered in such an environment and the approaches used t… more
Date: January 1, 1992
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Radiation monitor training program at Rocky Flats

Description: The Rocky Flats Radiation Monitor Training Program is tailored to train new health physics personnel in the field of radiation monitoring. The purpose of the prescribed materials and media is to be consistent in training in all areas of Rocky Flats radiation monitoring job involvement.
Date: unknown
Creator: Medina, L. C.; Kittinger, W. D. & Vogel, R. M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Advanced nuclear reactor public opinion project

Description: This Interim Report summarizes the findings of our first twenty in-depth interviews in the Advanced Nuclear Reactor Public Opinion Project. We interviewed 6 industry trade association officials, 3 industry attorneys, 6 environmentalists/nuclear critics, 3 state officials, and 3 independent analysts. In addition, we have had numerous shorter discussions with various individuals concerned about nuclear power. The report is organized into the four categories proposed at our April, 1991, Advisory G… more
Date: July 25, 1991
Creator: Benson, B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Energy-related doctoral scientists and engineers in the United States, 1975

Description: The pursuit of a vigorous research and development program to provide renewable and other resources to meet U. S. energy needs in the next century is an important objective of President Carter's National Energy Plan. A highly educated and motivated pool of engineers and scientists must be available for energy research and development if this objective is to be achieved. This report provides, for the first time, information about the number and characteristics of doctoral-level engineers an… more
Date: November 1, 1977
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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A project to improve the capabilities of minorities in energy fields and a cost benefit analysis of an ethyl alcohol plant

Description: The project being reported in this document had three components: (1) a research project to carry out cost-benefit analysis of an ethyl alcohol plant at Tuskegee University, (2) seminars to improve the high-technology capabilities of minority persons, and (3) a class in energy management. The report provides a background on the three components listed above. The results from the research on the ethyl alcohol plant, are discussed, along with the seminars, and details of the energy management cla… more
Date: August 1, 1986
Creator: Sara, T.S. & Jones, M. Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Management of social and economic impacts associated with the construction of large-scale projects: experiences from the Western coal development communities

Description: The construction and operation of large-scale energy or resource development projects are accompanied by environmental, social, and economic changes or impacts. Impact assessment is the key tool used to determine which impact areas will most severely affect the community and will thus need to be managed. Impact management, only recently recognized as part of the assessment process, includes public and private actions to ameliorate impacts. The use of available impact management strategies can a… more
Date: June 1, 1977
Creator: Greene, M.R. & Curry, M.G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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State policies and requirements for management of uranium mining and milling in New Mexico. Volume V. State policy needs for community impact assistance

Description: The report contained in this volume describes a program for management of the community impacts resulting from the growth of uranium mining and milling in New Mexico. The report, submitted to Sandia Laboratories by the New Mexico Department of Energy and Minerals, is reproduced without modification. The state recommends that federal funding and assistance be provided to implement a growth management program comprised of these seven components: (1) an early warning system, (2) a community planni… more
Date: April 1, 1980
Creator: Vandevender, S.G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Lecture notes for introduction to nuclear engineering 101

Description: The lecture notes for introductory nuclear engineering are provided for Department of Energy personnel that are recent graduates, transfers from non-nuclear industries, and people with minimum engineering training. The material assumes a knowledge of algebra and elementary calculus. These notes support and supplement a three-hour lecture. The reader is led into the subject from the familiar macroscopic world to the microscopic world of atoms and the parts of atoms called elementary particles. O… more
Date: March 1, 1992
Creator: Fullwood, R. & Cadwell, J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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SERI Information Data Bank Network

Description: The availability of accurate, timely information will be an important key in the continued spread of solar energy. The products and services available through the Solar Energy Information Data Bank, a national information network developed and operated by Solar Energy Research Institute with the participation of member organization, are described.
Date: February 1, 1980
Creator: Ubico, R.E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Guide to reducing radiation exposure to as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA)

Description: This document is designed to provide DOE contractor personnel with general guidance regarding programs and techniques to reduce radiation exposures to as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA). Thus it is directed towards a broad audience, and should have special relevance and interest for operating management as well as radiation protection personnel. It is well recognized that each contractor has needs specific and critical to its radiation protection program. Hence no single set of specific an… more
Date: April 1, 1980
Creator: Kathren, R.L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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