This report addresses State/Federal Control regarding Nuclear Power Plants.

The purpose of the study is to provide an engineering evaluation of high and low temperature LMFBR core designs. The study was conducted by C-E supported by HEDL expertise in the areas of materials behavior, fuel performance and fabrication/fuel cycle cost. The evaluation is based primarily on designs and analyses prepared by AI, GE and WARD during Phase I of the PLBR studies.

The electrode behavior of the system, Ca/aq.-NaOH, NaCl, was investigated at ambient temperatures. Limiting currents were noted for intermediate concentrations of NaOH and NaCl, while rapid passivation at high ratios of NaOH to NaCl occurred. Low ratios of NaOH/NaCl yielded uncontrollable hydrogen evolution and rapid calcium dissolution. A model of the aqueous cell of the proposed system for the production of lithium was completed. The apparatus allows simultaneous determination of current efficiency and electrode polarization for the Li(Hg)/aq.-LiOH electrode upon cathodic polarization. Cooling curves indicate the existence of a LiI--KI--LiCl eutectic with a melting point of approximately 230/sup 0/C; possible errors are being considered arising from artifacts of the system and possible impurities in the salts. 2 figures.

Progress is outlined in a technological assessment of hybrid, i.e., internal combustion engine-electric, automobiles and the effects of such highway transportation electrification on energy use. (LCL)