Part 1 describes rhyolites from southwestern Utah that display striking dissimilarities in morphology which are attributed to viscosity differences due to variations in water content. Temperature effects and fluorine concentrations are unable to account for the observed differences in morphology. Fluid dynamic calculations indicate that rhyolite flows of fluid aspect contained between 1 and 3% water upon eruption. More viscous domes contained less water which was expelled in pyroclastic eruptions preceding emplacement of the domal rhyolite magma.

From an exposure of the Fermilab 15-ft Neon (64 atomic %)-H{sub 2} filled bubble chamber to a single-horn-focused {bar {nu}} beam, they have found 60 e{sup -}X and 35 e{sup +}X events, which they compare with 227 {mu}{sup -}X and 202 {mu}{sup +}X events. No statistically significant departures from {mu}-e universality are seen.

This report presents the water-quality data of Raystown Lake, Pennsylvania, discussing its physical, biological, and chemical properties. This report also includes several tables and figures.

This report analyses the water quality of Lake George in Colorado and the four aquifers that feed into it. It includes maps and tables.

This report uses log analysis methods to analyze and compare "geologic and hydrologic data obtained from well tests and core studies," focusing specifically on the Edwards aquifer in Texas. It contains maps, tables, and figures.

From abstract: A hydrologic analysis based on available data, test drilling, seismic refraction profiling, and the stream-aquifer connection was performed using a digital computer model. The report presents its findings on the quality and availability of the ground and surface water of the Pootatuck River Valley in Connecticut.

This report talks about the Inflation and Government Policy.

This report discusses the structure and operations, and some of the main issues about OMB that have been of interest to congress during the decade of the 1970s.

This report is on Salt Verification.

This report is about Foreign Ownership of property in the United States: Federal And State Restrictions.

Report describing the results of geochemical and stream sediment reconnaissance sampling in the Kingman Quadrangle, to look for uranium and trace elements, and to take other measurements.

Report describing the results of geochemical and stream sediment reconnaissance sampling in the Las Vegas Quadrangle, to look for uranium and trace elements, and to take other measurements.

From abstract: Results of a reconnaissance geochemical survey of the Oklahoma City Quadrangle, Oklahoma are reported. Field and laboratory data are presented for 812 groundwater samples and 847 stream sediment samples. Statistical and areal distributions of uranium and other possibly uranium-related variables are displayed. A generalized geologic map of the survey area is provided, and pertinent geologic factors which may be of significance in evaluating the potential for uranium mineralization are briefly discussed.

Data tables containing results of nuetron activation analysis of uranium and trace elements, and other measurements made througout the hydrochemical and stream sediment reconnaissance of the Kingman quadrangle.

Data collected as part of hydrogeochemical and stream sediment reconnaissance data for Oklahoma City NTMS quadrangle including laboratory data on well water, spring water, and stream sediments as well as field data.

Data tables containing results of nuetron activation analyses special chemistry, and emission spectra analyses made througout the hydrochemical and stream sediment reconnaissance of the Las Vegas quadrangle.

This report includes tables and excerpts of references to safeguards, physical security, and related matters in the Nuclear Non-proliferation Act of 1978.

The objective of this project is to provide research support for the benzene/cyclohexane heat pipe development program at Sandia. The kinetics of the cyclohexane decomposition (energy collection) reaction over a commercially available naphtha reforming catalyst (RD-150, Englehard Industries) in the temperature range 400 to 800/sup 0/F and pressures of 1 to 40 atmospheres were measured. Significant amounts of side products such as toluene and butane were identified at temperatures above 550/sup 0/F at atmospheric pressure and significant mass transfer limitations on conversions were observed at the higher space velocities and higher temperatures. No significant decreases in catalyst activity were measured at temperatures below 800/sup 0/F. However, at 800/sup 0/F there was a significant decrease in catalyst activity which does not appear to be a poisoning problem but a thermal limitation on catalyst effectiveness. A test facility has been fabricated to study the behavior of the benzene/cyclohexane (or any other gas phase catalytic reaction) system and its catalysts under long term cycling at temperatures up to 1000/sup 0/F, and pressures up to 1000 psig at a wide variety of space velocities. A mathematical model was developed which simulates the dynamic behavior of the collector (endothermic) reactor and allows the evaluation of …

The design of the commercial plant was completed and a cost estimate prepared. Most work remaining on Task I relates to: Demonstration Plant recommendations and includes a configuration study, at DOE's request, to evaluate alternatives for the Demo Plant Configuration to achieve the required reliability. The specific alternatives being considered are: A base U-Gas Plant designed to produce 50 MMM Btu/day 365 days per year (the High Reliability case); a base U-Gas Plant plus product storage; and a base U-Gas Plant, plus a small methanation facility to upgrade a small portion of the product to obtain credits. Other studies in support of the demonstration plant recommendations include: economic study of U-Gas versus coal-fired boilers for internal steam generation; an assessment of the cost/benefit of designing the Demo Plant for an operating pressure higher than the current data allows; and evaluation of the costs of providing a zero discharge wastewater treatment system.

California law contains several vehicles for the implementation of geothermal planning. These mechanisms and their impact are examined. First, at the State level upon the California Energy Commission and the Division of Oil and Gas in the Department of Conservation. After some background on county planning in California, the unique situation in the counties of greatest geothermal potential is presented: Imperial County and the four Geysers counties as well as their joint powers agency. Conclusions and recommendations are included. (MHR)

Conceptual designs are presented for thermal and photovoltaic solar total energy (STE) systems optimized to have the lowest possible life-cycle costs. An analysis is made of the market for STE systems, synthesizing the results of interviews with institutional-sector decision-makers and representatives of utilities, component manufacturers, architect/engineers, contractors, and labor unions. The operation and outputs of the market model developed to estimate potential STE system sales and resultant energy savings are presented. Outlined are the preliminary guidelines for selecting sites and conducting the planned federal demonstration program. (LEW)

The appendices present the analytical basis for the analysis of solar total energy (STE) systems. A regional-climate model and a building-load requirements model are developed, along with fuel-price scenarios. Life-cycle costs are compared for conventional-utility, total energy, and STE systems. Thermal STE system design trade-offs are performed and thermal STE system performance is determined. The sensitivity of STE competitiveness to fuel prices is examined. The selection of the photovoltaic array is briefly discussed. The institutional-sector decision processes are analyzed. Hypothetical regional back-up rates and electrical-energy costs are calculated. The algorithms and equations used in operating the market model are given, and a general methodology is developed for projecting the size of the market for STE systems and applied to each of 8 institutional subsectors. (LEW)

Progress in monitoring the Suncatcher solar home is reviewed. The following are included: equipment purchase and preparations, sensor installation, house comfort monitoring, experiments and intensive monitoring, solar hot water heater tests, infrared radiation tests, and gas and electric use. Data are presented. (MHR)

The LOFT Reactor Lower Core Support Plate has been analyzed using LOCA plus SSE loading. The LOCA loading was obtained from LTR 1115-39, Ref. 1, which used LOCA pressures from Ref. 5. SSE loading on the Lower Core Support Plate was obtained from LTR 1115-31, Ref. 2. The combination of LOCA plus SSE is considered a faulted loading condition. The analysis showed the lower Core Support Plate to be structurally adequate and that it meets all of the ASME Section III requirements for faulted conditions. A listing of the computer code used in this analysis is contained in Appendix B. 10 figs.