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FY 1992 task plans for the Hanford Environmental Dose Reconstruction Project (open access)

FY 1992 task plans for the Hanford Environmental Dose Reconstruction Project

Phase 1 of the HEDR Project was designed to develop and demonstrate a method for estimating radiation doses people may have received from Hanford Site operations since 1944. The method researchers developed relied on a variety of measured and reconstructed data as input to a modular computer model that generates dose estimates and their uncertainties. As part of Phase 1, researchers used the reconstructed data and computer model to calculate preliminary dose estimates for populations from limited radionuclides, in a limited geographical area and time period. Phase 1 ended in FY 1990. In February 1991, the TSP decided to shift the project planning approach away from phases--which were centered around completion of major portions of technical activities--to individual fiscal years (FYs), which span October of one year through September of the next. Therefore, activities that were previously designated to occur in phases are now designated in an integrated schedule to occur in one or more of the next fiscal years into FY 1995. Task plans are updated every 6 months. In FY 1992, scientists will continue to improve Phase 1 data and models to calculate more accurate and precise dose estimates. The plan for FY 1992 has been prepared based …
Date: October 1, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Practical Superconductor Development for Electrical Power Applications, Annual Report: 1992 (open access)

Practical Superconductor Development for Electrical Power Applications, Annual Report: 1992

Annual report for the superconductor program at Argonne National Laboratory discussing the group's activities and research. This report describes the technical progress of research and development efforts aimed at producing superconducting components that are based on the Y-Ba-Cu, Bi-Sr-Ca-Cu, Bi-Pb-Sr-Ca-Cu, and (Tl,Pb)-(Ba,Sr)-Ca-Cu oxide systems including: synthesis and heat treatment of high-Ta superconductors, formation of monolithic and composite wires and tapes, superconductor/metal connectors, characterization of structures and superconducting and mechanical properties, fabrication and properties of thin films, and development of prototype components.
Date: October 1992
Creator: Argonne National Laboratory. Materials and Components Technology Division.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Yakima River Species Interactions Studies Annual Report: 1992 (open access)

Yakima River Species Interactions Studies Annual Report: 1992

The Yakima Species Interactions Study (YSIS) was begun in September of 1989 to investigate species interactions among fish in response to proposed supplementation of salmon and steelhead in the Yakima Basin. Supplementation is defined as ''the use of artificial propagation in the attempt to maintain or increase natural production while maintaining the long term fitness of the target population, and keeping the ecological and genetic impacts on non-target populations within specified biological limits'' (BPA summary report series, 1992). Target populations are the populations of fish that will be supplemented and non-target populations are all other populations of fish. One of the goals of the proposed Yakima Fisheries Project (YFP) is to test the strategy of supplementation in the Yakima Basin. In a review of published literature and unpublished projects about supplementation, Miller et al. (1990) concluded ''Adverse impacts to wild stocks have been shown or postulated for about every type of hatchery fish introduction where the intent was to rebuild runs''. In Steward and Bjornn's (1990) review of the published literature, they stated that ''Genetic and ecological effects, and changes in productivity of the native stocks that can result from supplementation remain largely unmeasured''. Uncertainties about the effects supplementation in …
Date: August 1993
Creator: Pearsons, Todd N.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Understanding Our Genetic Inheritance: The US Human Genome Project, the First Five Years FY 1991--1995 (open access)

Understanding Our Genetic Inheritance: The US Human Genome Project, the First Five Years FY 1991--1995

The Human Genome Initiative is a worldwide research effort with the goal of analyzing the structure of human DNA and determining the location of the estimated 100,000 human genes. In parallel with this effort, the DNA of a set of model organisms will be studied to provide the comparative information necessary for understanding the functioning of the human genome. The information generated by the human genome project is expected to be the source book for biomedical science in the 21st century and will by of immense benefit to the field of medicine. It will help us to understand and eventually treat many of the more than 4000 genetic diseases that affect mankind, as well as the many multifactorial diseases in which genetic predisposition plays an important role. A centrally coordinated project focused on specific objectives is believed to be the most efficient and least expensive way of obtaining this information. The basic data produced will be collected in electronic databases that will make the information readily accessible on convenient form to all who need it. This report describes the plans for the U.S. human genome project and updates those originally prepared by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) and the …
Date: April 1, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Proposed Revenues, Financial Strategy, and Program Costs for FY 1992 and 1993 : Technical Appendix, BPA Programs in Perspective. (open access)

Proposed Revenues, Financial Strategy, and Program Costs for FY 1992 and 1993 : Technical Appendix, BPA Programs in Perspective.

Programs in Perspective is the Bonneville Power Administration's public involvement process (PIP) for engaging customers and other stakeholders in a regional dialog to set strategic direction and broad program plans for BPA effort. This planning leads into a biennial rate setting cycle and offers a more accessible and flexible opportunity for dialog on broad issues than is possible under the strict administrative procedures of ratemaking. The self-financed character of BPA has made this public process a necessary and valuable one to assure that those who pay BPA's rates have a clear understanding and a strong voice in the plans for use of the resulting revenues. During 1989, the previous PIP engaged the region in discussion of major strategic, issues focussing on major areas. In 1990, BPA seeks discussion of the directions and plans specifically for fiscal years 1992 and 1993. The steps taken for those years will lay the foundation for the years beyond. Thus, we have subtitled this year's process, Staying fit for the long run.'' We have consulted extensively with customers and others in the region in developing these plans. In dozens of program--specific meetings, BPA staff have talked and listened to what others think our plans ought …
Date: July 1990
Creator: United States. Bonneville Power Administration.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Hot Dry Rock Energy Annual Report Fiscal Year 1992 (open access)

Hot Dry Rock Energy Annual Report Fiscal Year 1992

Hot Dry Rock technology took a giant leap forward this year as the long-awaited long-term flow test (LTFT) of the Phase II HDR reservoir at Fenton Hill got underway. Energy was produced on a twenty-four hour a day basis for a continuous period of nearly four months of steady-state testing. Hot water was brought to the surface at 90-100 gallons per minute (gpm) with temperatures of 180[degrees]C (356[degrees]F) and higher. During that time, the HDR plant achieved an on-line record of 98.8%. Surface temperature measurements and temperature logging deep within the wellbore confirmed that no decline in the average temperature of fluid produced from the reservoir occurred. Tracer experiments indicated that flow paths within the reservoir were undergoing continuous change during the test. Remarkably, it appeared that longer flow paths carried a larger proportion of the flow as the test proceeded, while more direct fluid pathways disappeared or carried a significantly reduced flow. In sum, access to hot rock appeared to improve over the span of the test. Water losses during the test averaged 10-12% and showed a slow long-term decline. These results confirmed what had been previously discovered in static pressurization testing: Water consumption declines significantly during extended operation …
Date: April 1993
Creator: Winchester, Willanne W. & Bigio, Ruth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Biodiesel/Aquatic Species Project report, FY 1992 (open access)

Biodiesel/Aquatic Species Project report, FY 1992

The primary goal of the Biodiesel/Aquatic Species Project is to develop the technology for growing microalgae as a renewable biomass feedstock for the production of a diesel fuel substitute (biodiesel), thereby reducing the need for imported petroleum. Microalgae are of interest as a feedstock because of their high growth rates and tolerance to varying environmental conditions, and because the oils (lipids) they produce can be extracted and converted to substitute petroleum fuels such as biodiesel. Microalgae can be grown in arid and semi-arid regions with poor soil quality, and saline water from aquifers or the ocean can be used for growing microalgae. Biodiesel is an extremely attractive candidate to fulfill the need for a diesel fuel substitute. Biodiesel is a cleaner fuel than petroleum diesel; it is virtually free of sulfur, and emissions of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and particulates during combustion are significantly reduced in comparison to emissions from petroleum diesel. Biodiesel provides essentially the same energy content and power output as petroleum-based diesel fuel.
Date: May 1, 1993
Creator: Brown, L.; Jarvis, E.; Dunahay, T.; Roessler, P.; Zeiler, K. (National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (United States)) & Sprague, S. (USDOE, Washington, DC (United States))
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Argonne National Laboratory, Laboratory Directed Research and Development FY 1992 program activities. Annual report (open access)

Argonne National Laboratory, Laboratory Directed Research and Development FY 1992 program activities. Annual report

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Date: December 10, 1992
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Federal R&D Funding Trends In Five Agencies: NSF, NASA, NIST, DOE (Civilian) and NOAA (open access)

Federal R&D Funding Trends In Five Agencies: NSF, NASA, NIST, DOE (Civilian) and NOAA

This report includes a brief analysis of federal research and development funding trends for the past six years as well as R&D funding projects to FY2000.
Date: January 17, 1997
Creator: Davey, Michael E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Savannah River Site`S Site Specific Plan. Environmental Restoration and Waste Management, Fiscal Year 1992 (open access)

Savannah River Site`S Site Specific Plan. Environmental Restoration and Waste Management, Fiscal Year 1992

This Site Specific Plan (SSP) has been prepared by the Savannah River Site (SRS) in order to show the Environmental Restoration and Waste Management activities that were identified during the preparation of the Department of Energy-Headquarters (DOE-HQ) Environmental Restoration and Waste Management Five-Year Plan (FYP) for FY 1992--1996. The SSP has been prepared in accordance with guidance received from DOE-HQ. DOE-SR is accountable to DOE-HQ for the implementation of this plan. The purpose of the SSP is to develop a baseline for policy, budget, and schedules for the DOE Environmental Restoration and Waste Management activities. The plan explains accomplishments since the Fiscal Year (FY) 1990 plan, demonstrates how present and future activities are prioritized, identifies currently funded activities and activities that are planned to be funded in the upcoming fiscal year, and describes future activities that SRS is considering.
Date: August 1, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Polymers for Subterranean Containment Barriers for Underground Storage Tanks (USTs). Letter Report on FY 1992 Activities (open access)

Polymers for Subterranean Containment Barriers for Underground Storage Tanks (USTs). Letter Report on FY 1992 Activities

The US Department of Energy (DOE) set up the Underground Storage Tank Integrated Demonstration Program (USTID) to demonstrate technologies for the retrieval and treatment of tank waste, and closure of underground storage tanks (USTs). There are more than 250 underground storage tanks throughout the DOE complex. These tanks contain a wide variety of wastes including high level, low level, transuranic, mixed and hazardous wastes. Many of the tanks have performed beyond the designed lifetime resulting in leakage and contamination of the local geologic media and groundwater. To mitigate this problem it has been proposed that an interim subterranean containment barrier be placed around the tanks. This would minimize or prevent future contamination of soil and groundwater in the event that further tank leakages occur before or during remediation. Use of interim subterranean barriers can also provide sufficient time to evaluate and select appropriate remediation alternatives. The DOE Hanford site was chosen as the demonstration site for containment barrier technologies. A panel of experts for the USTID was convened in February, 1992, to identify technologies for placement of subterranean barriers. The selection was based on the ability of candidate grouts to withstand high radiation doses, high temperatures and aggressive tank waste …
Date: December 1, 1992
Creator: Heiser, J. H.; Colombo, P. & Clinton, J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Geothermal Division Multiyear Plan FY 1992-1996 (open access)

Geothermal Division Multiyear Plan FY 1992-1996

This administrative report of the Department of Energy is dated December 21, 1990. It is marked ''DRAFT'' as were many of this type of report, most of which were never made ''Final''. It provides contextual elements for program planning, and covers research on Hydrothermal, Geopressured Geothermal, Hot Dry Rock, and Magma Energy systems. (DJE 2005)
Date: December 21, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fiscal Year 1992 Annual Operating Plan for the Geopressured-Geothermal Research Program ($4.3 Million Budget) (open access)

Fiscal Year 1992 Annual Operating Plan for the Geopressured-Geothermal Research Program ($4.3 Million Budget)

This plan describes the Geopressured-Geothermal Research Program. A Geopressured well in Texas (Pleasant Bayou) will undergo a slow test and a pressure buildup test. A geopressured well in Louisiana (Gladys McCall) will be flow tested for a short period, logged, plugged and abandoned or turned over to industry early in FY 92. A second deep geopressured well in Louisiana, the Hulin Well, is being kept on standby. Related university research in geology, numerical reservoir modeling, subsidence, microseismicity, and water quality will continue, with program data reviews initiated in appropriate areas. Increased emphasis on integrated reservoir engineering will be implemented. The well activities coupled with the related university research are designed to improve the ability to forecast reservoir productive capacity, to verify the reliability of the resource as a long-term energy resource, and to determine the environmental effects of long-term production. By these means, the Geopressured-Geothermal Research Program is developing a solid technology base that private industry can use to evaluate the geopressured-geothermal resource. The Industrial Consortium for utilization of the resource will be continued. Use projects in Louisiana and Texas will be evaluated. A geopressured reservoir review will be managed by INEL. The DOE Field Office, Idaho will make preparations …
Date: August 1, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Transit Statistics: 1992 (open access)

Texas Transit Statistics: 1992

Annual compilation of tabulated data regarding public transit and other transportation in the state of Texas.
Date: 1992
Creator: Texas. Division of Public Transportation.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Advanced Neutron Source (ANS) Project progress report FY 1992 (open access)

Advanced Neutron Source (ANS) Project progress report FY 1992

This report discusses project management, research and development, design, and safety at the Advanced Neutron Source facility.
Date: January 1, 1993
Creator: Campbell, J. H.; Selby, D. L. & Harrington.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Energy Resources Performance Report, FY 1991 and FY 1992. (open access)

Energy Resources Performance Report, FY 1991 and FY 1992.

Once the Federal Columbia River Power System provided all the power our customers needed and surplus energy, which we sold to others. However, we planned for the time when the surplus would disappear. With our customers, we developed centralized, region-wide conservation programs to conserve energy and build the knowledge and ability to save more energy when needed. We began to look at conservation as a resource, comparing it with supply-side alternatives. Much was accomplished. In Bonneville`s service area in the 1980s, our customers acquired 300 average megawatts (aMW) of conservation savings. How? By weatherizing about 240,000 homes, by making aluminum plants, other industrial plants and commercial buildings more efficient, and also by encouraging states to adopt energy-efficient building codes. Now, our energy surplus is gone. Our customers need energy, and in a hurry. While we plan how much energy will be needed, when and by which customers, we must concurrently accelerate our efforts to acquire resources. Our 1990 Resource Program launched a strategy to do just that, starting in 1991 and 1992, with continuing activities in 1993--1995. The goals and plans of the 1990 Resource Program are still being implemented.
Date: July 1, 1993
Creator: United States. Bonneville Power Administration.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Hydrogen Energy Coordinating Committee annual report: Summary of DOE hydrogen programs for FY 1991--1992 (open access)

Hydrogen Energy Coordinating Committee annual report: Summary of DOE hydrogen programs for FY 1991--1992

The Hydrogen Energy Coordinating Committee (HECC) was established over 14 years ago to ensure that the many varied aspects of hydrogen technology research and development within the Department are coordinated. Each year the committee brings together technical representatives within the Department to coordinate activities, share research results and discuss future priorities and directions. An annual report is published summarizing the work in progress. This summary is the fourteenth consecutive report. It provides an overview of the hydrogen-related programs of the DOE offices represented in the HECC.
Date: May 1, 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Bureau of WIC Nutrition Biennial Report: 1992-1993 (open access)

Bureau of WIC Nutrition Biennial Report: 1992-1993

Biennial report of the Bureau of WIC Nutrition describing goals, activities, and accomplishments of the fiscal year 1992 to 1993.
Date: ~1993
Creator: Texas. Bureau of WIC Nutrition.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Youth Commission Annual Evaluation Report: 1992 (open access)

Texas Youth Commission Annual Evaluation Report: 1992

Annual report of the Texas Youth Commission describing goals, activities, and accomplishments during fiscal year 1992.
Date: April 16, 1992
Creator: Texas Youth Commission
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Report of the Red River Compact Commission: 1992 (open access)

Report of the Red River Compact Commission: 1992

Report of the Red River Compact Commission describing goals, activities, and accomplishments during fiscal year 1992.
Date: May 1993
Creator: Red River Compact Commission (U.S.)
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Biennial Report to the 73rd Texas Legislature: State Library and Archives Commission (open access)

Biennial Report to the 73rd Texas Legislature: State Library and Archives Commission

Biennial report of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission describing the organization's goals and activities during fiscal years 1991-1992.
Date: January 1993
Creator: Texas State Library. Public Information Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Geothermal Energy Program: Multiyear Plan, FY 1992-1997 (open access)

Geothermal Energy Program: Multiyear Plan, FY 1992-1997

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Date: June 27, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Railroad Commission of Texas Oil and Gas Division Annual Report: 1992, Volume 2 (open access)

Railroad Commission of Texas Oil and Gas Division Annual Report: 1992, Volume 2

Second part of an annual report from the Texas Railroad Commission's Oil and Gas Division providing information and data, organized by district, related to gas well gas production and hydrocarbon liquids recovered on leases.
Date: August 1993
Creator: Railroad Commission of Texas. Oil and Gas Division.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Railroad Commission of Texas Oil and Gas Division Annual Report: 1992, Volume 1 (open access)

Railroad Commission of Texas Oil and Gas Division Annual Report: 1992, Volume 1

First part of an annual report of the Texas Railroad Commission's Oil and Gas Division providing background on the industry and the agency's activities, information related to the production of oil and gas, and data regarding production by field.
Date: August 31, 1993
Creator: Railroad Commission of Texas. Oil and Gas Division.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History