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Photovoltaic engineering services pertinent to solar energy conversion

Description: The application of the compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) for use with solar cells has been investigated. Experiments with state-of-the-art Si cells in a CPC and under solar concentration were performed. A theoretical model for calculating the behavior of Si solar cells with concentration was developed. Detailed calculations of the energy distribution in the CPC were made. Finally a cost effectiveness analysis shows that the CPC system will produce power at very much lower cost than will fla… more
Date: June 1, 1975
Creator: Bell, R O; Ho, J C.T.; Kurth, W & Surek, T
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Prevention of biofouling on heat transfer surfaces of ocean thermal energy converters. Progress report, May 1, 1975--November 30, 1975

Description: The objectives of the program were to develop chemical processes utilizing a combination of certain fluorochemicals and tribulyltin based toxicants for treating the surfaces of metals which may be used to fabricate OTEC heat exchangers, and to demonstrate the effectiveness of these surface treatments as antibiofoulants. Aluminium alloy No. 3003-H14 and titanium were testd, neither of which proved satisfactory. (WDM)
Date: December 1, 1975
Creator: Ostrozynski, R.L. & Jones, P.E.
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Comparison of solar pond concepts for electrical power generation

Description: The objectives of this study were to: (1) Identify the various solar pond concepts for electric power generation, including but not limited to: (a) nonconvective salt gradient solar pond, (b) ponds with various plastic or other membranes at suitable locations to minimize or eliminate convection, (c) ponds which are totally or partially gelled to reduce or eliminate convection, and (d) shallow convecting ponds; (2) analyze and compare the performance of these various concepts; and (3) estimate t… more
Date: October 1, 1975
Creator: Drumheller, K.; Duffy, J. B.; Harling, O. K.; Knutsen, C. A.; McKinnon, M. A.; Peterson, P. L. et al.
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Preliminary evaluation of two-element optical concentrators for use in solar photovoltaic systems

Description: The objective of this program was: to evaluate for photovoltaic applications the use of the compound parabolic concentrator design as a field collector--in conjunction with a primary focusing concentrator. The primary focusing concentrator may be a parabolic reflector, an array of Fresnel mirrors, a Fresnel lens, or some other type; Select several candidate configurations of such compound systems (focusing concentrators/CPC field collectors); Perform an analytic evaluation of the technical perf… more
Date: June 30, 1975
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Magma fuel cell. [For energy extraction from magma or for electrochemical protection of heat exchangers in magma]

Description: A high temperature, solid-electrolyte fuel cell is described which uses molten rock having oxidizable constituents as a fuel. The principles of this magma fuel cell have been successfully demonstrated and power densities of 88 W/m/sup 2/ have been achieved. If power densities can be substantially increased, the magma fuel cell may find numerous applications in magma tap projects to increase the efficiency of energy extraction from magma sources or may provide the energy necessary for the electr… more
Date: February 1, 1975
Creator: Haaland, D.M.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Studies of encapsulant materials for terrestrial solar-cell arrays. First quarterly progress report, October 9--December 9, 1975

Description: Study 1 of this contract is entitled ''Evaluation of World Experience and Properties of Materials for Encapsulation of Terrestrial Solar-Cell Arrays.'' The approach of this study is to review and analyze world experience and to compile data on properties of encapsulants for photovoltaic cells and for related applications. The objective of the effort is to recommend candidate materials and processes for encapsulating terrestrial photovoltaic arrays at low cost for a service life greater than 20 … more
Date: December 22, 1975
Creator: Carmichael, D.C. (comp.)
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Economic impact of corrosion and scaling problems in geothermal energy systems

Description: Corrosion and scaling problems have a significant impact on geothermal plant economics. A power plant must amortize the capital investment over a 20-year period and achieve satisfactory operating efficiency to achieve financial success. Corrosion and scale incrustations have been encountered in all geothermal plants, and to various degrees, adversely affected plant life times and power output. Using published data this report analyzes known geothermal corrosion and scaling phenomena for signifi… more
Date: January 1, 1975
Creator: Shannon, D. W.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Development program on pressurized fluidized-bed combustion. Annual report, July 1, 1974--June 30, 1975

Description: The feasibility of using fluidized-bed combustors in power and steam plants is being evaluated. The concept involves burning fuels such as coal in a fluidized bed of either a naturally occurring, calcium-containing limestone or dolomite or in a synthetically prepared calcium-containing stone. The calcium oxide in the stone reacts with the sulfur released during combustion to form calcium sulfate, which remains in the bed, thus decreasing the level of SO/sub 2/ in the flue gas. Levels of NO/sub … more
Date: July 1, 1975
Creator: Vogel, G.J.; Cunningham, P. & Fischer, J.
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