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Cadmium sulfide/copper sulfide heterojunction cell research. Final report, February 26, 1979-July 15, 1980
Extensive modifications were made to the multi-source deposition apparatus. These include the installation of a larger vacuum chamber on the existing system. The new chamber provides improved inter-source shielding, an improved substrate mounting and heating system, and a vacuum interlock for introducing substrates. CdS resistivity control by both In doping and off-stoichiometric deposition has been investigated. Indium doping has been achieved both by diffusion from a pre-deposited In layer and by using In doped sputtering targets. Resistivities in the range 0.1 to 5 ..cap omega..-cm have been obtained for target doping levels of from 0.1 to 1 at. percent of In. These resistivities were found to be critically dependent on the H/sub 2/S injection rate, apparently because of compensation by Cd vacancies. Off-stoichiometry CdS coatings with solar-illuminated resistivities of about 10/sup 2/ ..cap omega..-cm have been deposited, using a cyclic reactive sputtering process were the H/sub 2/S injection is periodically switched on and off. The Cu/sub x/S deposition process was found to be sensitive to the period of cathode operation prior to coating deposition, probably because of the conditioning of cathode and shield surfaces. All-sputter-deposited Cd(Zn)S/Cu/sub 2/S cells, with Cd(Zn)S layers deposited using a Cd-0.10 Zn target doped with 2 …
Date:
June 30, 1980
Creator:
Thornton, J. A. & Cornog, D. G.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Periodic Waste Disposal System Material Balance Test. Core 1, Seed 2. Test Evaluation T-641317. Section 1
A test was carried out to determine the adequacy of storage capacity and operating procedures of the radioactive waste disposal system during a normal reactor plant warmup. The capacity and operating procedures were found to be adequate. It was impossible to perform a complete material balance based on existing level instrumentation and using the data required by the test procedure. Approximately 21,290 gal. of waste were received in the system and 13,210 gal. were discharged to the river with a total activity of 1200 mu c. A quantity of 6,670 gal. of reactor coolant effluent was processed. Approximately 634 lb of combustible waste were incinerated. (M.C.G.)
Date:
June 30, 1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Pathfinder Atomic Power Plant Technical Progress Report, January 1962-March 1962
S>Progress is reported on the research and development program being performed in connection with the design of the Pathfinder Atomic Power Plant. The topics covered include: fuel material cladding, bonding, and irradiation testing; heat transfer and fluid flow; fuel element manufacturing research and development; low-enrichment superheater fuel element design; mechanical studies of control rods, guide tubes, and control rod drives; reactor physics; and reactor and system dynamics. (C.H.)
Date:
June 30, 1962
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
PL FINAL DESIGN REPORT. VOLUME II. PLANT DRAWINGS
Plant drawings for the final design for the Army Reactor (PL-2) are presented. Two hundred and twenty-eight figures are included. (M.C.G.)
Date:
June 30, 1961
Creator:
Combustion Engineering, Inc. Nuclear Div., Windsor, Conn.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Preliminary evaluation of two-element optical concentrators for use in solar photovoltaic systems
The objective of this program was: to evaluate for photovoltaic applications the use of the compound parabolic concentrator design as a field collector--in conjunction with a primary focusing concentrator. The primary focusing concentrator may be a parabolic reflector, an array of Fresnel mirrors, a Fresnel lens, or some other type; Select several candidate configurations of such compound systems (focusing concentrators/CPC field collectors); Perform an analytic evaluation of the technical performance of these systems; and identify the most promising configurations and perform a cost effectiveness study pertinent to coupling CPC concentrators to solar cells. (WDM)
Date:
June 30, 1975
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ocean thermal energy. Quarterly report, April-June 1982
This quarterly report includes summaries of the following tasks: (1) OTEC pilot plant conceptual design review; (2) OTEC methanol; (3) management decision requirements for OTEC construction; (4) hybrid geothermal - OTEC (GEOTEC) power plant performance estimates; and (5) supervision of testing of pneumatic wave energy conversion system.
Date:
June 30, 1982
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
This Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Facility Investigation Program Plan has been developed to provide a framework for the completion of RCRA Facility Investigations (RFI) at identified units on the Savannah Rive Site (SRS) facility. As such, the RFI Program Plan provides: technical guidance for all work to be performed, managerial control, a practical, scientific approach. The purpose of this Overview is to demonstrate how the basic RFI Program Plan elements (technical, management, and approach) are interwoven to provide a practical and workable plan. The goal of the RFI Program Plan is to provide a systematic, uniform approach for performance and reporting. In addition, the RFI Program Plan has been developed to be specific to the SRS facility and to adhere to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) RFI guidance received as part of the SRS. The US EPA publication Characterization of Hazardous Waste Sites'' has been liberally adapted for use in this RFI Program Plan.
Date:
June 30, 1989
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Chemistry research and development. Progress report, December 1978-May 1979. [Component, pilot plant, instrumentation]
Progress and activities are reported on component development, pilot plant development, and instrumentation and statistical systems. Specific items studied include processing of pond sludge, transport of radioactive materials and wastes, corrosion, decontamination and cleaning, fluidized-bed incineration, Pu contamination of soils, chemical analysis, radiometric analysis, security. (DLC)
Date:
June 30, 1980
Creator:
Miner, F. J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
PROGRAM ODD--A ONE-DIMENSIONAL MULTIGROUP CODE FOR THE IBM-7090 (ANP PROGRAM NO. 657)
The physical and mathematical reactor models which are used in Program ODD are discussed. In addition, the FORTRAN II source program listings, decimal data input sheets, and input and output for a sample case are given. Program ODD was designed to raake use of the Revised Nuclear Data System at ANPD which consists of twenty-five energy group cross-section data including high energy inelastic scattering matrices, resonance parameters for the resolved resonances, and thermalization scattering matrices for the near thermal energy region. The most unique aspect of the program is the mathematical technique employed for eliminating inner iterations and slow convergenc rates occasioned by the up- scattering'' in the thermalization region of the energy lattice. Direct inversion of the energy matrix coupling the thermal and last four epitherma groups provides simultaneous consistent solutions for thes groups within each power iteration. (auth)
Date:
June 30, 1961
Creator:
Fischer, P.G.; Wenstrup, F.D. & Hoffman, T.A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
CSU solar house I solar collector
None
Date:
June 30, 1975
Creator:
Ward, D.S.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Task XVII. Review of the CS strategy document and make recommendations to the staff of CPP
Critiques are presented of the Conservation and Solar Office strategy papers on the building, public utility, transportation, and industrial sectors. (MCW)
Date:
June 30, 1980
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Indirect liquefaction of coal. [Coal gasification plus Fischer-Tropsch, methanol or Mobil M-gasoline process]
The most important potential environmental problems uniquely associated with indirect liquefaction appear to be related to the protection of occupational personnel from the toxic and carcinogenic properties of process and waste stream constituents, the potential public health risks from process products, by-products and emissions and the management of potentially hazardous solid wastes. The seriousness of these potential problems is related partially to the severity of potential effects (i.e., human mortality and morbidity), but even more to the uncertainty regarding: (1) the probable chemical characteristics and quantities of process and waste streams; and (2) the effectiveness and efficiencies of control technologies not yet tested on a commercial scale. Based upon current information, it is highly improbable that these potential problems will actually be manifested or pose serious constraints to the development of indirect liquefaction technologies, although their potential severity warrants continued research and evaluation. The siting of indirect liquefaction facilities may be significantly affected by existing federal, state and local regulatory requirements. The possibility of future changes in environmental regulations also represents an area of uncertainty that may develop into constraints for the deployment of indirect liquefaction processes. Out of 20 environmental issues identified as likely candidates for future regulatory action, …
Date:
June 30, 1980
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Imperial County geothermal development. Quarterly report, April 1-June 30, 1982
The activities of the Geothermal Office during the quarter are discussed, including: important geothermal events, geothermal waste disposal, a grant award by the California Energy Commission, the geothermal development meeting, and the current status of geothermal development in Imperial County. Activities of the Geothermal Planner are addressed, including permits, processing of EIR's, and other planning activities. Progress on the direct heat study is reported.
Date:
June 30, 1982
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Evaluation of selected drive components for a flywheel powered commuter vehicle. Phase I. Final report
The results of tests performed to evaluate the performance of selected high-speed flywheel bearings and shaft seals are reported, and work performed on the development of a high-speed composite flywheel rotor is described. The overall program objective is to develop a composite flywheel system for primary energy storage in a flywheel powered vehicle. These initial tests were intended to evaluate the performance of full-size composite rotor elements, high-speed bearings and shaft seals for that system under conditions simulating as closely as possible those anticipated in a finished vehicle. Performance of the angular contact ball bearings is reported to be satisfactory at all speeds; a simplified lubrication system is recommended for second generation hardware. Performance of the ferrofluidic shaft seals is reported to be marginal, as they failed to hold a hard vacuum at the maximum design speed. Several concepts for improved seals are offered for second generation hardware. The test objectives for the high-speed composite flywheel rotor were not achieved due to dynamic instability problems with the test hardware. Recommendations are offered for the design of second generation hardware, and a scope of activities is proposed for the second phase of this program.
Date:
June 30, 1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Pilot plant studies of the bioconversion of cellulose and production of ethanol
Progress is reported in the following studies on analysis and evaluation of potential raw materials: preliminary pretreatment studies using wheat straw; extraction of wheat straw with alcohol and water at elevated temperatures; extraction of ground wood with alcohol and water at elevated temperatures; and, delignification of newsprint with ethylene glycol. Other research in progress includes studies on: utilization of hemicellulose sugars; process design and economics of hydrolysis processes and ethanol fermentation; and, pilot plant process development and design, including cell-recycle systems for cellulase production, continuous hydrolysis, countercurrent hydrolysis, and ethanol fermentation studies. (JGB)
Date:
June 30, 1977
Creator:
Wilke, C.R.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
CORCON-MOD1 preliminary evaluation and application to safety analysis of a large LMFBR plant
The CORCON-MOD1 core material-concrete interaction code, developed at the Sandia Laboratories for LWR safety analysis, was adapted for analyzing a postulated LMFBR core melt accident.
Date:
June 30, 1981
Creator:
Chen, K.H. & Ray, K.S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Systematics of gamma decay through low-lying vibrational levels of even--even nuclei excited by (p,p') and (n,n') reactions
A series of experiments was performed in which gamma-ray spectra were measured, using a Ge(Li) detector, for incident 7 to 26-MeV protons on the even-even vibrational nuclei /sup 56/Fe, /sup 62/Ni, /sup 64/Zn, /sup 108/Pd, /sup 110/Cd, /sup 114/Cd, /sup 116/Cd, /sup 116/Sn, /sup 120/Sn, and /sup 206/Pb, and for incident 14-MeV neutrons on natural Fe, Ni, Zn, Cd, Sn, and Pb. These measurements yielded gamma-ray cross sections from which it was inferred that almost all of the gamma cascades from (p,p') and (n,n') reactions passed down through the first 2/sup +/ levels. Consequently, the strength of the 2/sup +/ ..-->.. 0/sup +/ gamma transitions were found to be an indirect measure of the (p,p') or (n,n') cross sections. Several types of nuclear model calculations were performed and compared with experimental results. These calculations included coupled-channel calculations to reproduce the direct, collective excitation of the low-lying levels, and statistical plus pre-equilibrium model calculations to reproduce the (p,p') and the (n,n') cross sections for comparison with the 2/sup +/ ..-->.. 0/sup +/ gamma measurements. The agreement between calculation and experiment was generally good except at high energies, where pre-equilibrium processes dominate (i.e. around 26-MeV). Here discrepancies between calculations from the two …
Date:
June 30, 1977
Creator:
Koopman, R. P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Division of labor among the alpha-6 beta-4 integrin, beta-1 integrins and an E3 laminin receptor to signal morphogenesis and beta-casein expression in mammary epithelial cells
None
Date:
June 30, 1999
Creator:
Muschler, J.; Lochter, A.; Roskelley, C. D.; Yurchenco, P. & Bissell, M. J.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Bates solar industrial process steam application environmental impact assessment
It is planned to install 34,440 square feet of linear parabolic trough solar collectors at a new corrugator plant for making corrugated boxes. The system is to operate in parallel with a fossil fuel boiler. An assessment is presented of the impacts of the solar energy system on the existing environment and to determine whether or not a more detailed environmental impact statement is needed. The environmental assessment is based on actual operational data obtained on the collector, fluid, and heat transport system. A description of the design of the solar energy system and its application is given. Also included is a discussion of the location of the new plant in Fort Worth, Texas, and of the surrounding environment. Environmental impacts are discussed in detail, and alternatives to the solar industrial process steam retrofit application are offered. It is concluded that the overall benefits from the solar industrial process heat system outweigh any negative environmental factors. Benefits include reduced fossil fuel demand, with attending reductions in air pollutants. The selection of a stable heat transfer fluid with low toxicity and biodegradable qualities minimizes environmental damage due to fluid spills, personal exposure, and degradation byproducts. The collector is found to be …
Date:
June 30, 1981
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Development and production cost analysis for subatmospheric Brayton system for Brayton-cycle heat-recovery system, characterization program, Subtask A. 4. 2. 4 of Phase I program plan
This document reports on the cost analysis previously performed for a subatmospheric Brayton cycle system sized to operate off the waste heat of a nominal 200-ton per day glass container furnace. Along with product value and operating costs, the cost data for system components is one of the essential elements required for analyses and prediction of the return-on-investment for a Brayton system. The expected ROI or payback will in turn impact the marketability of the system. This report describes estimated costs in 1978 dollars for both the first development system and for a mature system. Development system costs include design, fabrication, and test cost elements for each major component as well as identified tooling costs.
Date:
June 30, 1980
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
PL FINAL DESIGN REPORT. VOLUME V. CORE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Drawings andd specifications for the PL reactor core are given. The requirements for the material procurement, fabrication, testing, and inspection of one P L-2 reactor core and spares are listed. (M.C.G.)
Date:
June 30, 1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Process development for automated solar cell and module production. Task 4: automated array assembly
The scope of work under this contract involves specifying a process sequence which can be used in conjunction with automated equipment for the mass production of solar cell modules for terrestrial use. This process sequence is then critically analyzed from a technical and economic standpoint to determine the technological readiness of each process step for implementation. The process steps are ranked according to the degree of development effort required and according to their significance to the overall process. Under this contract the steps receiving analysis were: back contact metallization, automated cell array layup/interconnect, and module edge sealing. For automated layup/interconnect both hard automation and programmable automation (using an industrial robot) were studied. The programmable automation system was then selected for actual hardware development. Economic analysis using the SAMICS system has been performed during these studies to assure that development efforts have been directed towards the ultimate goal of price reduction. Details are given. (WHK)
Date:
June 30, 1980
Creator:
Hagerty, J.J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mass spectrometer for the analyses of gases
A 6-in-radius, 60/sup 0/ magnetic-sector mass spectrometer (designated as the MS-200) has been constructed for the quantitative and qualitative analyses of fixed gases and volatile organics in the concentration range from 1 ppM (by volume) to 100%. A partial pressure of 1 x 10/sup -6/ torr in the inlet expansion volume is required to achieve a useful signal at an electron-multiplier gain of 10,000.
Date:
June 30, 1980
Creator:
Ferguson, J. R. & Rogers, E. R.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Silicon web process development. Annual report
During this reporting period significant milestones have been met. A new barrier crucible design which consistently maintains melt stability over long periods of time has been successfully tested and used in long growth runs. The pellet feeder for melt replenishment was operated continuously for growth runs of up to 17 hours (a one day growth cycle). The liquid level sensor comprising a laser/sensor system was operated, performed well, and meets the requirements for maintaining liquid level height during growth and melt replenishment. An automated feedback loop connecting the feed mechanism and the liquid level sensing system was designed and constructed and, during the preparation of this report, operated successfully for 3 1/2 hours demonstrating the feasibility of semi-automated dendritic web growth. The web throughput task has resulted in a demonstration of wider good quality web as well as a demonstration of higher throughput rates. The accomplishments during the report period are described in detail. The economic analysis of the dendritic web process was updated. The sensitivity of the cost of sheet to variations in capital equipment cost and recycling dendrites was calculated; and it was shown that these factors have relatively little impact on sheet cost. An important finding was …
Date:
June 30, 1980
Creator:
Duncan, C. S.; Seidensticker, R. G.; McHugh, J. P.; Hill, F. E.; Skutch, M. E.; Driggers, J. M. et al.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library