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Volume 1, Number 5 (December 1977), The Otec Liaison
Volume 1, Number 5 (December 1977), The Otec Liaison
The OTEC Liaison
No abstract provided.
Volume 1, Number 4 (November 1977), The Otec Liaison
Volume 1, Number 4 (November 1977), The Otec Liaison
The OTEC Liaison
No abstract provided.
Front Matter, University Of Missouri--Rolla
Front Matter, University Of Missouri--Rolla
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
No abstract provided.
Session Information, Table Of Contents, University Of Missouri--Rolla
Session Information, Table Of Contents, University Of Missouri--Rolla
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
No abstract provided.
The Energy Crisis: The Challenge For Nuclear Regulation, Richard T. Kennedy
The Energy Crisis: The Challenge For Nuclear Regulation, Richard T. Kennedy
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen. It is indeed a pleasure for me to be with you again this year for your annual conference and to see so many familiar faces. Your theme -- "The Energy Crisis: Where Do We Go From Here?" -- is particularly pertinent. And, I am especially honored to be lead-off speaker on a subject of such importance to all Americans.
When I spoke to you last year, I discussed the joint efforts by the NRC and the States to reduce the overlap and duplication in reactor regulation. Today, I want to bring all of you up …
Introductory Remarks, Dudley Thompson
Introductory Remarks, Dudley Thompson
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
No abstract provided.
Energy Conservation And U.S. Farm Production Patterns, Angelos Pagoulatos
Energy Conservation And U.S. Farm Production Patterns, Angelos Pagoulatos
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
Energy conservation practices in crop production would not substantially reduce energy use. Substantial reductions of energy would imply major structural changes in terms of extensive systems of crop production. The tradeoffs between land and energy for future desired crop outputs are derived.
Stability Of Premixed H₂/O₂/N₂ Combusting Turbulent Jets, H. F. Nelson
Stability Of Premixed H₂/O₂/N₂ Combusting Turbulent Jets, H. F. Nelson
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
Experimental measurements and theoretical predictions of the stability of hydrogen-air-nitrogen premixed turbulent flames have been carried out. The turbulent flame is theoretically modeled using finite rate chemical kinetics and a well-stirred reactor. The model contains a free parameter, which is evaluated by comparing the theoretical predictions to experimental results. A hydrogen flame stability experiment was carried out and the results were compared to the theory. The theory and experiment were found to agree, if the free parameter in the theory varied as the reciprocal of the turbulent jet radius squared.
The National Solar Energy Research Institute: Function, Organization, And The First Six Months, Dennis R. Costello
The National Solar Energy Research Institute: Function, Organization, And The First Six Months, Dennis R. Costello
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
The role of the Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI) in the national solar program is discussed. A brief history of developments leading to the formation of SERI is included. Functional responsibilities, organization and the current plans for staff and facilities growth are addressed.
Design Optimization For Solar Array Of Multiple Collector Types, Jerry O. Bradley, David Posner, C. E. Bingham
Design Optimization For Solar Array Of Multiple Collector Types, Jerry O. Bradley, David Posner, C. E. Bingham
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
Methodology is presented for optimizing solar arrays used for heating fluids from ambient to elevated temperatures. The optimal array consists of the appropriate combination of available collector types which delivers the most energy per dollar invested in the array. An example optimization is presented and verified using computer simulation of numerous combinations of collector types.
The Environmental Effects Of Uranium Exploration And Mining, Nicholas H. Tibbs, David L. Rath, Thomas K. Donovan
The Environmental Effects Of Uranium Exploration And Mining, Nicholas H. Tibbs, David L. Rath, Thomas K. Donovan
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
Uranium exploration and mining is increasing as the Nation's demand for energy grows. The environmental impacts associated with this exploration and mining are not severe and compare favorably with impacts from the production of other energy resources.
Current State-Of-The-Art Of Electrochemical Batteries From A Users Point Of View, John G. Wolter, John A. Gilbert, James V. Leonard
Current State-Of-The-Art Of Electrochemical Batteries From A Users Point Of View, John G. Wolter, John A. Gilbert, James V. Leonard
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
This paper will present a description of some of the battery types (couples) on the market, energy densities, and recycle lives. The possibility that some of these could be used in the transportation industry will be explored. Speculation of future battery development will be discussed.
Life Cycle Costing Of Energy Systems, William R. Baker
Life Cycle Costing Of Energy Systems, William R. Baker
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
Determination of true costs of ownership and the proper evaluation of savings are extremely important with regard to the purchase of energy efficient systems. It is the purpose of the following paper to discuss the application of the life cycle costing process as applied to the evaluation of capital expenditures.
Dissolution Of Kansas Evaporites, The Radioactive Waste Disposal Problem, Barbara J. Smith
Dissolution Of Kansas Evaporites, The Radioactive Waste Disposal Problem, Barbara J. Smith
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
The radioactive waste repository at Lyons, Kansas, focused attention on the problem of evaporite dissolution. More study is needed in the determination of the mechanisms responsible for deterioration. Also recent water use policies have been questioned with the need pointed out for increased effectiveness in planning. Good water planning has to take into account the role of evaporite dissolution in water quality.
Assessing Environmental Costs Of Energy Procurement, Ronald G. Alderfer
Assessing Environmental Costs Of Energy Procurement, Ronald G. Alderfer
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
This paper describes an ecological approach to the assessment of environmental impact and associated costs of all major phases of energy procurement. The approach is based on identification of services performed and benefits offered by natural and man-modified ecosystems and requires that energy procurement activities be analyzed in terms of their impact on these services and benefits. A thorough cost assessment (including quantitative and qualitative factors) of alternate energy plans will aid both the selection of the most desirable alternate and the reduction of unforeseen costs and problems during and after construction .
Control Of Trace Elements During The Increasing Development Of Coal For Energy, Bobby G. Wixson, Ernst Bolter
Control Of Trace Elements During The Increasing Development Of Coal For Energy, Bobby G. Wixson, Ernst Bolter
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
The question of an energy crisis continues as many people in the United States have difficulty and become confused with what seems to be a continuing excess of gasoline, oil products and questionable reporting of price increases and profit margin by energy companies. However, the majority of the scientific and engineering community, knowledgable politicians and the general public realize that the energy crisis is real. Fortunately there still remains time to practice conservation and the development of alternative and new sources of energy if the United States can unite and implement a viable energy plan.
Conserving Energy And Protecting Environment By Using Freight Pipelines -- A Technology Assessment, Henry Liu, Donald L. Gibson
Conserving Energy And Protecting Environment By Using Freight Pipelines -- A Technology Assessment, Henry Liu, Donald L. Gibson
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
Freight pipeline is not just a possibility but a reality. It is an emerging new mode of transportation which has many advantages such as energy conservation and environment protection. The paper discusses the state-of-the-art of this new technology.
National Defense Aspects Of Energy Imports, Robert A. Weatherup
National Defense Aspects Of Energy Imports, Robert A. Weatherup
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
The United States is now importing 46.6 percent of its petroleum. This 46.6 percent amounts to over 7,000,000 barrels per day. This paper discusses the adverse effects of these oil imports primarily from an Antisubmarine Warfare (ASW) point of view. in the event of an oil embargo and/or an attack by enemy submarines, there are serious questions as to the U.S. ability to support NATO, or even to sustain an efficient economy.
Competition In National And Appalachian Coal Markets, Walter P. Page
Competition In National And Appalachian Coal Markets, Walter P. Page
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
Paper examines concentration ratios for Appalachian coal production and the output behavior of coal-oil merged firms in Appalachia.
Regulatory Effectiveness In The Electric Utility Industry: An Empirical Analysis, Michael A. Zimmer
Regulatory Effectiveness In The Electric Utility Industry: An Empirical Analysis, Michael A. Zimmer
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
An established result in the theory of the regulated firm is that an effective rate-of-return constraint induces the firm to employ larger proportions of capital inputs to noncapital inputs than would be the case in the absence of the regulatory constraint. This overcapitalization, often referred to as the Averch-Johnson effect, has been the subject of several recent empirical studies of the electric utility industry. The present study adds to this body of literature. It seeks to test for the effectiveness of utility regulation in the context of a cost minimization model which includes the allowed rate of return as an …
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.
Luncheon Speaker, Carolyn Ashford
Luncheon Speaker, Carolyn Ashford
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
No abstract provided.
Reducing Electrical Power Demand For Industries, Burns E. Hegler, J. Byron Nelson, Rene O. Harrell
Reducing Electrical Power Demand For Industries, Burns E. Hegler, J. Byron Nelson, Rene O. Harrell
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
A typical industry has an electric power demand that is in excess of its needs. This condition places an unnecessary burden upon the industry and contributes to the current energy crisis. Reduction of demand may be accomplished by a number of methods of control that are examined and evaluated. Standard techniques of engineering analyses and engineering economy have been used to study and analyze an industry selected as an example.
Barriers And Incentives To The Commercialization Of Solar Heating And Cooling Of Buildings, Dennis R. Costello, David M. Posner
Barriers And Incentives To The Commercialization Of Solar Heating And Cooling Of Buildings, Dennis R. Costello, David M. Posner
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
This paper reviews potential barriers to the widespread use of solar heating and cooling systems in residential and commercial buildings. Although solar systems have been technologically proven and are used to a limited extent today, economic, institutional, and legal barriers may slow future commercialization. Consideration of incentives which might reduce these barriers raises the question of how to evaluate alternative policy question options.
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 Survey Of Energy Information Systems And Its Implications For Industrial Energy Management, Yildirim Omurtag, Henry Sineath, Henry Allen Wiebe
A Survey Of Energy Information Systems And Its Implications For Industrial Energy Management, Yildirim Omurtag, Henry Sineath, Henry Allen Wiebe
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
There is a need for state governments to prepare better strategic plans dealing with the use of their energy resources. These plans must be based on reliable information concerning energy resources and usage if they are to make a contribution to sound energy management. This paper presents the results of a survey which was conducted during 1976 and 1977 to determine the availablility of comprehensive energy information systems for planning and controlling the state-wide energy related activities in the United States.
A Methodology For Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Energy Conservation Programs, Herbert M. Eckerlin
A Methodology For Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Energy Conservation Programs, Herbert M. Eckerlin
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
With increasing federal emphasis on energy and its conservation, programs to conserve energy are being proposed at all levels of industry, commerce, and government. Many of these programs promise results that can never be realized. This paper describes an operational methodology for estimating and measuring energy savings for these energy conservation programs. The assumptions and qualifications which form the basis of the methodology are discussed, and some techniques for interfacing the methodology with a company's energy conservation program are presented.
Emerson Electric -- Application And Results Of An Electric Energy Audit, Bruce E. Jacobs, Yildirim Omurtag
Emerson Electric -- Application And Results Of An Electric Energy Audit, Bruce E. Jacobs, Yildirim Omurtag
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
The objective of the study was to examine the electrical usage of an Emerson division located in the Northeast, provide a method of managing the usage and make recommendations for conservation. Both past and present usage were examined in an attempt to determine if potential savings might be realized by a reduction in energy and peak demand. Discussion will include an electrical energy tracking mechanism, ratios and indicators, use of rate consultants, state sales tax exemption clauses, and sample calculations of cost improvements on demand charges.
Forest Residues As An Alternate Energy Source, John G. Riley, Norman Smith
Forest Residues As An Alternate Energy Source, John G. Riley, Norman Smith
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
Forest residues, in combination with more intensified timber production systems have potential as a substantial source of fuel wood. The extent and availability of this resource is discussed, with particular reference to the energetics and economics of existing and proposed harvesting systems. Utilization of residue wood fuels is considered and recent developments in small scale automatic wood chip burning heating systems for residential and commercial use are described.
Steam Raising With Low-Btu Gas Generators And Potential For Other Applications, Robert Owen Williams, John R. Goss, Brian C. Horsfield, Robert Hodam
Steam Raising With Low-Btu Gas Generators And Potential For Other Applications, Robert Owen Williams, John R. Goss, Brian C. Horsfield, Robert Hodam
UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy
A pilot plant gas producer was installed at a Walnut processing plant to recover usable energy from cracked walnut shell. The shell was converted to a low-Btu fuel gas (producer gas) and this was used to replace natural gas in a steam boiler. Longterm continuous operation of the producer has yet to be achieved due to mechanical inadequacies of the fuel feed and grate systems. These problems are a result of special fuel characteristics of walnut shell, which are being further investigated on a laboratory scale gasifier. It is expected that component changes and/or fuel preparation can facilitate satisfactory long …