Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "It's a long way from the glittering world of Las Vegas to a more sedate middle-American life in Oklahoma City, but the Rev. Dr. David Howe is making the transition with ease."

The goal of the GTF (Geothermal Test Facility) Test Program is to evaluate the geothermal resources in the Niland area and determine if they can be effectively converted into electric power. This program will examine the four critical areas of geothermal power development: (I) reservoir analysis, (II) energy extraction and conversion, (III) environmental effects, and (IV) operation and maintenance. These areas are discussed and a detailed test program is presented.

Weekly newspaper from Aransas Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

This report summarizes research conducted during FY 1975 on the parametric systems analysis of fusion central power stations. As described in the report the methodology being pursued provides for a phased analysis starting with simple ''nominal'' parameters and associated computer codes and progressing to more complex functional models and then to physically based mathematical models for the systems of major significance in future power station viability. The nominal parameter analysis for preliminary screening only derives from consideration of extant reactor point designs and defines a nominal 5000 MWt reactor with either a 900 or 1250 K peak blanket coolant temperature. Functionalized performance and cost models are described for helium Brayton cycle, steam Rankine cycle and binary cycle electric power generation systems.

The principal objective of the research is to develop the means to identify and optimize practical systems for heating and cooling of buildings with solar energy in the United States. This will be done through simulation methods. Secondary objectives are to: extend and refine TRNSYS (a modular solar energy system simulation program); develop the means of supporting TRNSYS users in other laboratories; use TRNSYS (and other simulation programs) to develop design procedures for solar heating and cooling processes; design and evaluate an experimental solar heating system on a Wisconsin farm residence.

The development program for HTGR fuel reprocessing continues to emphasize the design and construction of a prototype head-end line. Design work on the multistage crushing system, the primary and secondary fluidized bed burners, the pneumatic transfer systems, and the ancillary fixtures for semiremote assembly and disassembly is essentially complete. Fabrication and receipt of all major components is under way, and auxiliary instrumentation and support systems are being installed. Studies of flow characteristics of granular solids in pneumatic transfer systems are continuing and data are being collected for use in design of systems for solids handling. Experimental work on the 20-cm primary fluidized bed burner verified the fines recycle operating mode in runs of greater than 24 hr. Twelve leaching runs were performed during the quarter using crushed, burned-back TRISO coated ThC/sub 2/ particles and burned-back BISO coated sol gel ThO/sub 2/ particles to examine the effect of varying the Thorex-to-thoria ratio to give product solutions ranging from 0.25M to 1M in thorium. Only minor effects were observed and reference values for facility operations were specified. Two-stage leaching runs with burned-back ThC/sub 2/ indicate there are no measurable differences in total dissolution time as compared to single-stage leaching. Bench-scale tests on …

Information is presented concerning wind data collections and analysis; Hart power demand and consumer usage; wind power assessment; hydro power assessment; results of preliminary economics analysis; environmental impact of wind turbines and operation in the Hart, Oceana County, Michigan area; and systems model for the Hart power system with wind turbine. (DCC)

A glovebox ventilation system was designed for a new plutonium-238 processing facility that provided 1) downdraft ventilation, 2) a leak tight seal around the High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters, and 3) a method for changing the filters internally without risk of contaminating the laboratory.

Designs for changes to the existing crystal casting furnace and multi-wafer slicer were completed prior to the contract. Equipment supplies necessary for the modifications and silicon material were ordered during the first one and one-quarter month period covered. Assembly preparation and check-out of all systems are on schedule. (auth)

Photograph of Bobbie Wygant seated on set in formal attire for a promotional shoot. She is looking to the right and her mouth is slightly open. Her hands are clasped in her lap. There is a television screen featuring Wygant to the left. Filming equipment is visible to the right.

Photograph of Chip Moody on set in formal attire for a promotional shoot. He is sitting with his legs crossed on a chair. He has his hands clasped on his knees. He is smiling with teeth and looking to the right. His hair is combed back. There is a television screen featuring Moody to the left. Filming equipment is visible to the right.

Weekly newspaper from West, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Semi-weekly newspaper from Cuero, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "X rays such as these were used to make positive identification of strangulation victim Jerry Ann Watson."

Photograph of Chip Moody on set in formal attire for a promotional shoot. He is sitting with his legs crossed on a chair. He has his hands clasped in his lap. His mouth is open and he is looking away from the camera. His hair is combed back. There is a television screen featuring Moody to the left. Filming equipment is visible to the right.

Photograph of Bobbie Wygant seated on set in formal attire for a promotional shoot. She is smiling and looking away from the camera. Her hair is in an updo. There is a television screen featuring Wygant to the left. Filming equipment is visible to the right.

Weekly newspaper from Cotulla, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

This document details information pertaining to a study of fish populations in the Columbia River. The main focus of the study was the sand roller. This fish was found in the Hanford reach of the river. Topics discussed include: The life history and behavior of the fish.

Trace element studies have been carried out under strictly controlled dietary conditions in adult males during different calcium intakes. Complete metabolic balances of cadmium, copper, zinc, lead, manganese, and nickel were determined in each 6-day metabolic period by analyzing the constant diet and the urinary and fecal excretions of these naturally occurring elements. In addition to the trace element studies, $sup 85$Sr studies were carried out in man in order to complete previously initiated investigations. (auth)

The work reported includes studies of reactions between core materials and coolant impurities, basic fission product transport mechanisms, core graphite development and testing, the development and testing of recyclable fuel systems, and physics and fuel management studies. Materials studies include irradiation capsule tests of both fuel and graphite. Experimental procedures and results are discussed and the data are presented in tables, graphs, and photographs. (auth)

Photograph of Chip Moody on set for a promotional shoot.

Photograph of Bobbie Wygant on set in formal attire for a promotional shoot.

Photograph of Bobbie Wygant on set in formal attire for a promotional shoot. She is smiling and looking away from the camera. There is a television screen featuring Wygant to the left. Filming equipment is visible to the right.

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.