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Energies of organic compounds. Technical progress report. [Ketals, orthoesters, norbonyl ketals]

Description: Two automated reaction calorimetry systems were built and tested. The first made use of a quartz thermometer probe as the temperature measuring element. The second was constructed using a thermister which was part of a Wheatstone bridge. The off-balance voltage from the bridge was measured using the 6 1/2 digit digital voltmeter, and transferred to the microprocessor. The one disadvantage of the first system is the relatively large size of the quartz sensor. The calorimeter systems were used to… more
Date: February 19, 1981
Creator: Wiberg, K. B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Brayton-cycle heat-recovery system characterization program. Component test plan

Description: The critical components of the glass furnace subject to corrosion/erosion are: the valve gate and the valve seat bottom and sides which can also be subject to warpage causing subsequent leakage and the furnace flues (or ducting). The Brayton System will be added to the glass furnace just downstream of the reversal valve. Hence, the inlet air to the flues will no longer be at ambient temperature but at a higher level between 800 to 1000/sup 0/F. Also, the exhaust gas for the Brayton System is re… more
Date: January 19, 1981
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Quartz-resonator pressure gauges: temperature performance

Description: The force-frequency effect in quartz resonators has in the past been utilized as a transducer mechanism in various realizations and, in particular, successfully commercialized as a pressure transducer. More recently the need for a very precise (0.01 psi pressure uncertainty at 10,000 psi) pressure transducer to operate at high temperatures (275 to 300/sup 0/C) in geothermal environments has necessitated further development efforts directed to improve performance. The incorporation of the rotate… more
Date: September 19, 1981
Creator: Koehler, D. R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Livermore flow cytometer

Description: A stable, easy to operate, flow cytometer was built for routine use by research personnel in a biology laboratory. A 5 watt argon-ion laser excites the fluorescent dyes in cells flowing through a quartz flow chamber. A f/0.95 TV camera lens collects the fluorescent and scattered light and directs it through color separation filters and a beam splitter onto two photomultiplier tubes. Two 3-axis positioners are used to align the focused laser beam and the flow chamber with the light collection op… more
Date: November 19, 1981
Creator: Peters, D.C.; Dean, P.N. & Pinkel, D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Collective accelerator using field-reversed plasma rings

Description: This note discusses the possibility of magnetically accelerating the plasma rings. At low-to-moderate ring kinetic energy, application to heating, fueling, and efficient current drive of conventional fusion reactors appears possible. At high ring kinetic energy, applications to inertial-confinement fusion through pellet heating and to transuranic element synthesis appear possible. The rings may be considered to be a self-linking flux bundle having net helicity. From an accelerator point of view… more
Date: September 19, 1981
Creator: Hartman, C. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Sedimentation plan to assess the impact of geothermal activities to the aquatic ecosystem in the Geyers Calistoga KGRA

Description: The prevention of sedimentation or siltation in aquatic ecosystems is always a key environmental issue in the development and operation of power plant units. This report describes a field program which will assess the amount of sedimentation in the streams and tributaties of the Geysers-Calistoga Known Geothermal Resource Area (KGRA) due to development-related or other site-specific activities. This sediment plan is one part of a four part venture - the others are water quality, benthic inverte… more
Date: May 19, 1981
Creator: Ireland, R.R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Cooling concept integration. Phase I final technical report, October 1, 1979-July 31, 1981. [For pre-engineered metal buildings]

Description: Before specific test prototypes were developed, six potential evaporative roof cooling configurations with alternative storage and heat transfer mechanisms were examined, and preliminary cost estimates were made. Each system uses a wet roof system which sprays or floods the roof, allowing evaporative heat transfer to the environment. Finite difference thermal network methods were used for the evaluation of the systems. Detailed results including charts of the hourly heat flows during particular… more
Date: August 19, 1981
Creator: Fraker, H.; Glennie, W. & Snyder, M.K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Demonstration of the potential for energy conservation in two Midwestern pork processing plants. Final report, December 15, 1977-December 31, 1980

Description: Two Midwestern pork processing plants were studied to quantify present energy consumption and to determine potential energy savings with modification of existing processing equipment or adoption of alternative equipment. Process energy consumption was measured in each plant at each processing step or at each unit operation and pertinent costs obtained. Energy utilized was categorized by type such as gas, electricity, steam, etc. Process conditions such as temperature, pressure, flow rates, etc.… more
Date: January 19, 1981
Creator: Wilson, P. & Okos, M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Digitally based pattern generator for an electron-beam welder

Description: A digitally based deflection generator for an electron-beam welder is presented. Up to seven patterns of any shape are stored in programmable read-only memory (PROM). The pattern resolution is 39% at frequencies from 10 Hz to 1 kHz and can be x-t, y-t, or x-y formed. Frequency and pattern selections may be chosen by the welder computer or manually selected on the front panel. The ability to repeatedly synchronize two waveforms of any shape and frequency enables an unlimited variety of welds.
Date: February 19, 1981
Creator: Whitten, L. G., III
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Heat leak measurements on Fermilab's energy saver magnet string and transfer line

Description: Heat leak measurements on magnet strings and transfer line were taken during the latest run of the A1 and A2 satellite refrigerators this past summer. Methods and results are discussed in this report.
Date: January 19, 1981
Creator: Joestlein, H.; Makara, J. & Theilacker, J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mechanistic study of catalytic methanol synthesis. Progress report

Description: A high-pressure reactor is being constructed for temperature-programmed desorption/reaction spectroscopic studies of catalytic methanol synthesis. (DLC)
Date: January 19, 1981
Creator: Kung, H. H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Absolute measurement of neutron cross sections. Progress report

Description: The procedures and status of the absolute measurement of the neutron capture cross sections for /sup 115/In and /sup 232/Th are described. Work on the /sup 239/Pu fission fragment anisotropy and absolute measurement of the fast neutron fission cross section for /sup 233/U are briefly described. Progress in establishing the 14 MeV neutron measurements at the facility are discussed. (WHK)
Date: February 19, 1981
Creator: Knoll, G. F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Lobby Act Reform

Description: This report discusses the methods to achieve effective accountability form lobbyists groups and individuals who seek to influence the governmental decision-making process.
Date: March 19, 1981
Creator: Sachs, Richard C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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China-U.S. Trade

Description: The improved political relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of China (P.R.C.), initiated by the Nixon Administration and furthered by the Carter Administration's decision to establish diplomatic relations, has spurred a rapid increase in Sino-U.S. trade. While still small relative to overall U.S. foreign trade, the volume of trade represents an abrupt shift from the no-trade policy that had been pursued since 1950. Despite the rapid expansion, outstanding issues rema… more
Date: November 19, 1981
Creator: Holliday, George D. & Hardt, John P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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