Conceptual design of thermal energy storage systems for near term electric utility applications. Volume 2: Appendices - screening of concepts [PDF]
Volume 2 of this 2 volume report is represented. This volume contains three appendices: (1) bibliography and cross references; (2) taxonomy - proponents and sources; and (3) concept ...
Berkowitz, B. J., Hare, R. C., Hausz, W.
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The role of thermal energy storage in industrial energy conservation [PDF]
, 1979 Thermal Energy Storage for Industrial Applications is a major thrust of the Department of Energy's Thermal Energy Storage Program. Utilizing Thermal Energy Storage (TES) with process or reject heat recovery systems is shown to be extremely beneficial ...
Duscha, R. A., Masica, W. J.
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Overview of NASA/OAST efforts related to manufacturing technology [PDF]
An overview of some of NASA's current efforts related to manufacturing technology and some possible directions for the future are presented.
Saunders, N. T.
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Flat-plate solar array project. Volume 8: Project analysis and integration [PDF]
Project Analysis and Integration (PA&I) performed planning and integration activities to support management of the various Flat-Plate Solar Array (FSA) Project R&D activities. Technical and economic goals were established by PA&I for each R&D task within
Henry, P., Mcguire, P.
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Evaluation of selected chemical processes for production of low-cost silicon, phase 2 [PDF]
Potential designs for an integrated fluidized-bed reactor/zinc vaporizer/SiCl4 preheater unit are being considered and heat-transfer calculations have been initiated on versions of the zinc vaporizer section. Estimates of the cost of the silicon prepared
Blocher, J. M., Jr. +3 more
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Energy requirement for the production of silicon solar arrays [PDF]
An assessment of potential changes and alternative technologies which could impact the photovoltaic manufacturing process is presented. Topics discussed include: a multiple wire saw, ribbon growth techniques, silicon casting, and a computer model for a ...
Lindmayer, J. +3 more
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Gravity flow rate of solids through orifices and pipes [PDF]
, 1977 Lock-hopper systems are the most common means for feeding solids to and from coal conversion reactor vessels. The rate at which crushed solids flow by gravity through the vertical pipes and valves in lock-hopper systems affects the size of pipes and ...
Gardner, J. F. +2 more
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NASA thermionic-conversion program [PDF]
Technological processes in out-of-core thermionic energy conversion are described. The emphasis was on high temperature electrode materials and system engineering of converter geometries to produce practical power ...
Morris, J. F.
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Global deformation on the surface of Venus [PDF]
Large-scale mapping of tectonic structures on Venus shows that there is an organized global distribution to deformation. The structures we emphasize are linear compressive mountain belts, extensional rafted zones, and the small-scale but widely ...
Bilotti, Frank +2 more
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A review of resonance response in large horizontal-axis wind turbines [PDF]
, 1981 Field operation of the Mod-0 and Mod-1 wind turbines is described. Operational experience shows that 1 per rev excitation exists in the drive train, high aerodynamic damping prevents resonance response of the blade flatwise modes, and teetering the hub ...
Sullivan, T. L.
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