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Industrial Fuel Gas Demonstration Plant Program. Procurement schedule for long-lead items (Deliverable No. 48)

Description: The long-lead items required for the Industrial Fuel Gas Demonstration Plant are given. Utilizing the Construction Plan (Deliverable No. 37), which is based upon 48 months to the completion of Phase II, the delivery requirements for each equipment item were determined. Required delivery dates were ascertained from the erection sequence for IFG Demonstration Plant units and equipment items. Lead times established by FWEC procurement personnel were then applied to arrive at a date when procuremen… more
Date: January 1, 1979
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Gas turbine engines and transmissions for bus demonstration programs. Technical status report, 31 January 1980-30 April 1980

Description: Activities related to the procurement and delivery of 11 gas turbine engines, 11 automatic transmissions, and software items such as cost reports, drawings and parts lists for the bus demonstration program are reported. (LCL)
Date: May 1, 1980
Creator: Nigro, D.N.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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A guide to writing procurement specifications for new and existing CHAWS sites

Description: Turn-key Chemical Hazard Warning Systems (CHAWS) have been designed by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and installed at a number of US Army sites. This document is intended to be used as a guide by those charged with writing procurement specification for both new and existing CHAWS sites. It discusses issues of system design and the functional requirements for both hardware and software. Suggestions are made for those interested in updating the computer platform and/or operati… more
Date: September 1, 1991
Creator: Martins, S.A. & Fry, C.
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Business strategy groups lessons learned

Description: Since FY 1977, 29 business strategy group (BSG) sessions are known to have been conducted. Four were in nuclear, 3 in resource applications, 9 in fossil energy, 10 in solar/geothermal, 1 in conservation, and 2 in EIA (systems operations and support services and programming services). DOE management needs to re-emphasize with the program mamangement the importance for the use of BSGs in the mission needs and advanced procurement plan stages of major acquisition. BSG briefings and report findings… more
Date: August 1, 1980
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Low-Cost Solar-Array Project. Quarterly progress report, April-June 1980

Description: The overall objective of the LSA Silicon Material Task is to establish a chemical process for producing silicon at a rate and price commensurate with the production goals of the LSA project for solar-cell modules. As part of the overall Silicon Material Task, Union Carbide developed the silane-silicon process and advanced the technology to the point where it has a definite potential for providing high-purity polysilicon on a commercial scale at a price of $14/kg by 1986 (1980 dollars). This wor… more
Date: January 1, 1980
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Procedure for matching synfuel users with potential suppliers. Appendix B. Proposed and ongoing synthetic fuel production projects

Description: To assist the Department of Energy, Office of Fuels Conversion (OFC), in implementing the synthetic fuel exemption under the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act (FUA) of 1978, Resource Consulting Group, Inc. (RCG), has developed a procedure for matching prospective users and producers of synthetic fuel. The matching procedure, which involves a hierarchical screening process, is designed to assist OFC in: locating a supplier for a firm that wishes to obtain a synthetic fuel exemption; determi… more
Date: August 7, 1981
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Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) power system development (PSD) II. Preliminary design report. Appendix I: specifications and drawings

Description: This volume contains the specifications and drawings prepared in support of the preliminary design of a 10MWe OTEC power system using enhanced plate type heat exchangers. Included are: (1) the specification tree; (2) system specification; (3) 10 MWe heat exchangers; (4) nitrogen storage, conditioning and supply subsystem specification; (5) ammonia storage, conditioning and supply specification; (6) electrical power distribution and control subsystem specification; (7) equipment valves, instrume… more
Date: August 10, 1979
Creator: Pearson, R.O.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Research on the pyrolysis of hardwood in an entrained bed process development unit

Description: An atmospheric flash pyrolysis process, the Georgia Tech Entrained Flow Pyrolysis Process, for the production of liquid biofuels from oak hardwood is described. The development of the process began with bench-scale studies and a conceptual design in the 1978--1981 timeframe. Its development and successful demonstration through research on the pyrolysis of hardwood in an entrained bed process development unit (PDU), in the period of 1982--1989, is presented. Oil yields (dry basis) up to 60% were… more
Date: August 1, 1991
Creator: Kovac, R. J.; Gorton, C. W.; Knight, J. A.; Newman, C. J. & O'Neil, D. J. (Georgia Inst. of Tech., Atlanta, GA (United States). Research Inst.)
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(Pulsed atmospheric fluidized bed combustion (PAFBC))

Description: This first Quarterly Technical Progress Report presents the results of work accomplished during the period April 19 through July 24,1988. The overall objective of the program is the development of a pulsed atmospheric fluidized-bed combustion (PAFBC) technology to burn coal and to provide heat and steam to commercial, institutional, and small industrial applications at a reasonable price in an environmentally acceptable manner. the program scope consisted of two tasks; the first was to establis… more
Date: October 1, 1988
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Industrial Fuel Gas Demonstration Plant Program. Bid packages for materials (Deliverable No. 28)

Description: Fixed-price supply type bid packages for materials and/or service essentially are comprised of two parts, namely: (1) a technical requisition of the material, equipment, or service to be supplied; and (2) commercial and legal requirements, normally referred to as terms and conditions. Requisitions, providing technical requirements, for all equipment items identified for the Industrial Fuel Gas Demonstration Plant may be found in the 12 volumes of the Demonstration Plant Mechanical Design. The r… more
Date: January 1, 1979
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Photovoltaic procurement strategies: an assessment of supply issues

Description: This review report presents the results of an analysis of alternative approaches to the design of a federal photovoltaics procurement program. Advantages and disadvantages of large purchases at fixed prices and smaller purchases for testing and demonstrating the technology are presented. The objectives and possible impacts of these purchase programs on the photovoltaic industry are described. The reactions of the industry to alternative purchase programs were assessed using personal interviews … more
Date: February 1, 1980
Creator: Posner, D. & Costello, D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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A Review of the Reflector Compact Fluorescent Lights Technology Procurement Program: Conclusions and Results

Description: This report describes a project sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and implemented by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), from 2000 to 2007 to improve the performance of reflector type (R-lamp) compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and increase their availability throughout the United States by means of a technology development and procurement strategy. In 2000, at the request of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Emerging Technologies Program and its predecessors, the Pacif… more
Date: May 19, 2008
Creator: Sandahl, Linda J.; Gilbride, Theresa L.; Ledbetter, Marc R. & McCullough, Jeffrey J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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RECOMMENDED FRIT COMPOSITION FOR INITIAL SLUDGE BATCH 5 PROCESSING AT THE DEFENSE WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY

Description: The Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) Frit Development Team recommends that the Defense Waste Processing Facility (DWPF) utilize Frit 418 for initial processing of high level waste (HLW) Sludge Batch 5 (SB5). The extended SB5 preparation time and need for DWPF feed have necessitated the use of a frit that is already included on the DWPF procurement specification. Frit 418 has been used previously in vitrification of Sludge Batches 3 and 4. Paper study assessments predict that Frit 418 w… more
Date: June 25, 2008
Creator: Fox, K; Tommy Edwards, T & David Peeler, D
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The U.S. Support Program to IAEA Safeguards - How It Works

Description: The U.S. Support Program to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Safeguards (USSP) was established in 1977 to transfer US technology and expertise to assist the IAEA Department of Safeguards because its limited budget and scope would not allow for R&D activities and the procurement of specialized or customized equipment. Over the years, the USSP and the Department of Safeguards have worked together continuously to develop and improve processes for requesting, selecting, and managing pr… more
Date: July 13, 2008
Creator: Nock,C. & Hoffheins,B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Construction of a Post-Irradiated Fuel Examination Shielded Enclosure Facility

Description: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has committed to provide funding to the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) for new post-irradiation examination (PIE) equipment in support of advanced fuels development. This equipment will allow researchers at the INL to accurately characterize the behavior of experimental test fuels after they are removed from an experimental reactor also located at the INL. The accurate and detailed characterization of the fuel from the reactor, when used in conjunction with … more
Date: May 1, 2008
Creator: Michael A. Lehto, Ph.D. & Christensen, Boyd D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Energy Effective Courtroom Lighting: An Analysis of Existing Conditions and Recommended Improvements

Description: Providing high quality and energy efficient lighting in courtrooms is a complex task, and it represents a greater challenge than most other Federal space types. Energy efficient lighting in courtrooms must be accomplished with no sacrifice in quality; efficiency must be effectively invisible to the occupants. The Whole Building Design Guide puts forth the goals well: “As the preeminent symbol of Federal authority in local communities, a Federal courthouse must express solemnity, stability, inte… more
Date: March 31, 2006
Creator: Jones, Carol C. & Richman, Eric E.
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INFORMATION: Special Report on "Selected Department of Energy Program Efforts to Implement the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act"

Description: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was enacted on February 17, 2009, to jumpstart the economy by creating or saving millions of jobs, spurring technological advances in health and science, and investing in the Nation's energy future. The Department of Energy received over $32.7 billion in Recovery Act funding for various science, energy, and environmental programs and initiatives. As of November 2009, the Department had obligated $18.3 billion of the Recovery Act … more
Date: December 1, 2009
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Conceptual design 10 MW experimental power generation facility

Description: The overall or ultimate program envisions a small (10 MW) field experimental, highly instrumented, binary fluid cycle power plant facility planned to confirm the concept and evaluate technical and economic feasibility of the large scale use of geothermal energy resources. The eight year program duration anticipates four years for exploration and construction, two years for research and development of initial operations, and two years for research and development effort during production operati… more
Date: September 30, 1974
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Experimental process system development unit for producing semiconductor-grade silicon using the silane-to-silicon process. Quarterly progress report, July-September 1979

Description: Progress on the engineering design, fabrication, assembly, operation, economic analysis, and process support R and D for an Experimental Process System Development Unit (EPSDU) is reported. A preliminary P and I diagram, layout, and electrical one-line were completed, and are being reviewed. Specifications for all major equipment were prepared and the equipment request for quotations was submitted to potential vendors. A small waste treatment apparatus was assembled to provide essential informa… more
Date: January 1, 1979
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Economic and legal aspects of utility consortiums for heliostat purchase

Description: A preliminary exploration is given of the legal and economic considerations surrounding the formation and operation of some form of utility-sponsored collective buying arrangement for heliostats. Particular attention is focused on considerations of federal antitrust law surrounding collective buying and other joint operations by electric utilities. Attention is also given to considerations suggested by the economic theory of monopsony (markets with a single buyer) and oligopsony (markets with a… more
Date: July 1, 1982
Creator: Cole, R.J.; Sommers, P.; Sheppard, W.J. & Nesse, R.J.
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Department of Energy Procurement and Financial-Assistance Career Guide

Description: This guide supports the Procurement Career Management and Development Program which is administered by the Procurement Career Management and Development Board. Objectives are: (a). To meet current and future DOE-wide needs for procurement and financial-assistance people and to provide capable replacements for key procurement and financial-assistance positions on a planned, systematic basis. (b). To attract, select, develop and retain, on a long-term career basis, a higly qualified workforce cap… more
Date: May 1, 1980
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TMI-2 Vessel Investigation Project (VIP) Metallurgical Program

Description: The TMI-2 Vessel Investigation Project (VIP) Metallurgical Program is a part of the international TMI-2 Vessel Investigation Project being conducting jointly by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The overall project consists of three phases, namely (1) recovery of material samples from the lower head of the TMI-2 reactor, (2) examination and analysis of the lower head samples and the preparation and testing of archive mate… more
Date: June 1, 1990
Creator: Diercks, D. R. & Neimark, L. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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