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Increased Aluminum Use And Its Impact On The Life-Cycle Energy Cost Of Automobiles, Yildirim Omurtag
Increased Aluminum Use And Its Impact On The Life-Cycle Energy Cost Of Automobiles, Yildirim Omurtag
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
This paper examines the life-cycle of a passenger automobile including ore refining, manufacture of components, assembly, driving and recycling to provide a general computerized model to be used in evaluating the impact of various material substitution rates and recycling policies on the total system energy consumption. The emphasis is on the use of increased aluminum to replace iron and steel.
A Solar Energy System For Space Heating And Space Cooling, Thomas J. Mcnamara
A Solar Energy System For Space Heating And Space Cooling, Thomas J. Mcnamara
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
To help reduce natural gas and electrical operating costs, a retrofit space heating and space cooling solar energy system is integrated into the existing conventional heating and air handling systems serving the exhibit spaces. This installation would not only provide substantial energy cost savings to the Museum, but it would also provide a means of showing and explaining the operation of an actual working solar energy system to the large number of daily visitors to the Museum. This report explains the design, operation and performance of this solar energy system.
A Small Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Feeding Power Into The Utility Grid, G. C. Thomann, M. Jong, M. H. Snyder
A Small Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Feeding Power Into The Utility Grid, G. C. Thomann, M. Jong, M. H. Snyder
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
A small horizontal axis wind turbine, with about a 2 kW power output, was constructed to convert wind energy into AC power to be fed into the utility grid. The machine is intended to model operation of the larger wind generators now being built. The variable pitch rotor is 18 ft in diameter and has a GA(W)-1 blade airfoil. The rotor is fabricated from sitka spruce mounted on a commercial propeller/hub system. Rotor speeds of from 75 to 150 rpm are used in operation. A chain drive and helical gear drive system steps up rotor speed to 1800 - 3600 …
Airfoil Data For Use Of Wind Turbine Designers, Melvin H. Snyder
Airfoil Data For Use Of Wind Turbine Designers, Melvin H. Snyder
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
This paper reviews design procedures for wind-axis turbine rotors. An "on-design" routine for rotor blade design is presented as well as an "off-design" performance calculation program. Resulting from this review are analyses of desirable characteristics of airfoil sections and of types of data which rotor designers need. Included in the paper are airfoil characteristics for candidate blade sections including 360 degree data for GA(W)-1 and GA(W)-2 airfoils.
Low Head Power Generation With Bulb Turbines, J. L. Carson, R. S. Samuelson
Low Head Power Generation With Bulb Turbines, J. L. Carson, R. S. Samuelson
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
Because of uncertainties, delays, and high costs associated with alternative electric energy sources, many agencies responsible for generation of electrical power are investigating means of replacing or supplementing their existing hydroelectric facilities. In the head range between 10 and 60 feet, the bulb-type generating unit, in which the generator is enclosed in a metal capsule within the water passage, has many advantages, including higher efficiency and lower cost, over other types of turbines. Two of the municipalities in the United States which have recently conducted feasibility studies for installing bulb turbines in their systems are the City of Idaho Falls, …
Heat Recovery Devices For Building Hvac Systems, Ronald H. Howell, Harry J. Sauer Jr.
Heat Recovery Devices For Building Hvac Systems, Ronald H. Howell, Harry J. Sauer Jr.
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
The opportunities and advantages of air-to-air heat recovery are described. The five basic types (rotary regenerative, coil loop run around, open run-around, heat pipe, and plate type) are described and their typical performance is presented. The potential savings in operating costs as well as initial equipment costs for common applications are presented.
A Systems Study Of Our Energy Problems, S. C. Lee
A Systems Study Of Our Energy Problems, S. C. Lee
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
The diminishing supply of petroleum and natural gas has induced many concerned citizens as well as many interest groups to study energy problems. Based on different sources of information and various degrees of economical consideration, conflicting conclusions have been reached. To help resolve this situation, a systems study was conducted. The available statistics on the supply and demand of energy were examined. The resources of nuclear energy, fossil fuel, and renewable energy sources were analyzed. Considerations were weighted equally on energy content, resource availability, existing technology, and consumer economics as well as on the impact of ecology and sociology. The …