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The Effect Of Aec/Nrc Regulation On The Development Of Nuclear Steam Power, David L. Bodde
The Effect Of Aec/Nrc Regulation On The Development Of Nuclear Steam Power, David L. Bodde
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
Changing regulatory requirements were an important influence on the technological development of the Nuclear Steam Supply System. Manufacturers felt this influence primarily through increased requirements for information processing rather than through technical changes in the hardware. Regulatory change was driven by: the rapid growth of nuclear plant size; delays in critical safety research; public uncertainty regarding how safe nuclear plants should be; the extreme consequences of a nuclear accident; and strong pressure for the rapid commercialization of nuclear power.
A Detailed Analysis Of The Environmental Effects Of Energy Utilization In The U.S. Economy, H. J. Plass Jr.
A Detailed Analysis Of The Environmental Effects Of Energy Utilization In The U.S. Economy, H. J. Plass Jr.
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
The total environmental social cost resulting from the consumption of . various fuel's used in the U.S. economy is analyzed by means of an equilibrium model including flows of energy, labor, goods, services, undesirable effects attributable to pollution, and pollution control services. The present mix of fuels, and three alternative fuel mixes more strongly dependent on coal, are analyzed by means of the model.
Geophysical Approaches To Coal Exploration, Gerald B. Rupert
Geophysical Approaches To Coal Exploration, Gerald B. Rupert
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
The exploration for minerals by geophysical means has been confined largely to the search for hydrocarbons and metallics while applications to coal exploration are somewhat limited. However, the surface reflection seismic technique has been successfully applied not only to delineating coal deposits but also as a tool in mine exploitation. Furthermore, channel waves generated underground have demonstrated potential in detecting the presence of faults in advance of the coal face and Vibroisis* experiments have been conducted whereby abandoned underground workings have been detected by surface seismic arrays. Examples of all of the preceeding are presented and discussed.
Economics Of Underground Distribution Cables, M. Mohajery
Economics Of Underground Distribution Cables, M. Mohajery
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
The economics of the primary underground distribution cables are considered. Single-phase circuits are examined using different distribution system options. Within each option, the present worth of the total cost of the cable installation is optimized. If more than one option can be utilized, the appropriate costs are compared and the most economical option is selected.
Process Energy Evaluations And Optimization In International Projects, Marshall E. Findley
Process Energy Evaluations And Optimization In International Projects, Marshall E. Findley
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
A discussion is presented of some of the factors which enter into the economic evaluations and optimizations of energy consuming or producing processes with special emphasis on international projects with multiple national and financial interests involved. In such analyses the objectives and the prices of energy and other factors used have an important effect.
Human Resources For Energy Systems: Alternative Strategies Of Allocation, Curtis H. Adams, Burns E. Hegler
Human Resources For Energy Systems: Alternative Strategies Of Allocation, Curtis H. Adams, Burns E. Hegler
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
The choice of strategies in establishing manpower policy for energy is critical for the attairment of energy goals. Three alternative strategies are considered with the tradeoffs of each evaluated.
Toward Establishing A National Energy Policy, J. L. Gaddy
Toward Establishing A National Energy Policy, J. L. Gaddy
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
Coal must become the predominant energy source for this nation for the next 50- 100 years and petroleum must be conserved for petrochemicals. Coal gasification and liquefaction are wasteful processes that will lead tounnecessarily rapid depletion of coal reserves. Generation of electricity with coal is a more economical means of using coal for energy and this technology is already available. This paper discusses the advantages of a coal-electric energy economy and how such an economy.can be implemented.
Economic Analysis Of Wind Generation And Energy Storage For Electric Utility Systems, B. W. Jones, P. M. Moretti
Economic Analysis Of Wind Generation And Energy Storage For Electric Utility Systems, B. W. Jones, P. M. Moretti
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
If wind generators are being evaluated as part of a larger electric utility generation system, the economic analysis should consider all of their effects upon the make-up and operation of the rest of the system. The introduction of wind generators changes the characteristics of the effective load seen by the rest of the system and consequently shifts the optimal mix of base, swinging, and peaking capacity and their operation. Storage systems used in conjunction with wind generators must also be evaluated. The storage can also be evaluated by determining its effect upon load characteristics. It is shown that the storage …
Economic Aspects Of Imposed Air Standards, John H. Hoag, J. David Reed
Economic Aspects Of Imposed Air Standards, John H. Hoag, J. David Reed
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
Due to concern for the state of the environment, the federal government passed laws forcing industry to accomodate the wishes of environmentalists. In particular the Clean Air Standards Act imposed a measure of air pollution and dictated an upper bound on the amount of allowable air pollution in terms of this standard. This paper attempts to investigate the impact of such a law in the context of a two firm world. In the model each firm produces output and pollution so as to maximize profit. The pollution of all firms together is the variable which comes under constraint of the …
On Energy Strategies And Pecuniary Calculation, Herman E. Daly
On Energy Strategies And Pecuniary Calculation, Herman E. Daly
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
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Feasibility Of Integrated Ocean Thermal Gradient-Nuclear Plants For The Production Of Electrical Power, Frank Ferrer, Donald Sasscer
Feasibility Of Integrated Ocean Thermal Gradient-Nuclear Plants For The Production Of Electrical Power, Frank Ferrer, Donald Sasscer
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
A study was made of the feasibility of integrating an ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) electrical power plant with a nuclear power plant. The integration was such that the waste heat of the nuclear plant was used to augment the thermal efficiency of the OTEC plant. The study was performed for three shore line sites of Puerto Rico where deep cold water is found between 2 and 10 miles from shore.
Resource Recovery From Solid Waste: The Story Of Union Electric's Solid Waste Utilization System, David L. Klumb, Paul R. Brendel
Resource Recovery From Solid Waste: The Story Of Union Electric's Solid Waste Utilization System, David L. Klumb, Paul R. Brendel
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
This paper covers the design and development of a comprehensive resource recovery system capable of serving the solid waste disposal needs of the Greater St. Louis area comprising 11,500km2 (4500 sq. mi.). This 7.2 x 106 kg (8000 ton) per day operation will convert solid waste into milled fuel for cofiring with pulverized coal in utility boilers, and will recover magnetic and non-magnetic metals, all in an environmentally acceptable manner. Scheduled for operation in 1979, the system will be built and operated as a private enterprise venture of Union Colliery Company, a subsidiary of Union Electric Company.
Sample Design For Electricity Pricing Experiments: Anticipated Precision For A Time-Of-Day Pricing Experiment, Dennis J. Aigner
Sample Design For Electricity Pricing Experiments: Anticipated Precision For A Time-Of-Day Pricing Experiment, Dennis J. Aigner
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
The primary goal of a pricing experiment is basically the same as that for an experiment in direct load control: To discover the effects of time-of-day pricing on the shape of the daily load curve for a particular customer or class of customers. For the pricing experiment, it is also of interest to know how those effects are related to the pricing structure itself.
In this paper, we consider two alternative models of kwh consumption for residential customers as the basis for calculating an optimal experimental design, and compare them in terms of the levels of precision of estimation (for …
Energy - Minerals - Environment: How Now Brown Cow?, Bobby G. Wixson
Energy - Minerals - Environment: How Now Brown Cow?, Bobby G. Wixson
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
Energy, technical, social, political, economic, and environmental problems are all people related problems which will continue to increase along with the world's population. With the growing demands for more energy and minerals along with the constraints of protecting the environment, new approaches must be considered to these complex problems.
Energy sources, modifications, alternatives, and new developments must be considered for the present as short term resources (next 25- 30 years) and in the future as long range research necessary to develop and implement new technology (25 years on). Major energy sources and their environmental considerations are generally classified as:
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