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Future of nuclear power in the Northeast

Description: As of July 1975, there were 15 operable nuclear power plants in the Northeast, representing approximately 11 percent of the regional electric generating capability. Construction plans for the next two decades show a strong preference for nuclear units, there being 18 new units under construction and 33 additional units announced. Three projections (scenarios) covering the period from 1976 to 2000 are presented. The Base Case Nuclear Scenario assumes that the construction schedules as of August … more
Date: March 30, 1976
Creator: Sailor, V. L. & Shore, F. J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Development scenario for laser fusion

Description: This scenario proposes establishment of test and engineering facilities to (1) investigate the technological problems associated with laser fusion, (2) demonstrate fissile fuel production, and (3) demonstrate competitive electrical power production. Such facilities would be major milestones along the road to a laser-fusion power economy. The relevant engineering and economic aspects of each of these research and development facilities are discussed. Pellet design and gain predictions correspond… more
Date: March 30, 1976
Creator: Maniscalco, J. A.; Hovingh, J. & Buntzen, R. R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Performance Measurement System: surveillance guide. [LMFBR]

Description: The guide provides uniform guidance for the Reactor Development and Demonstration Division (RDD) and other Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA) organizations responsible for surveillance of the RDD Performance Measurement System (PMS) criteria for cost and schedule control systems. Guidance for implementation of the PMS criteria and acceptance of a contractor's management control system is provided in RDD/PMS-2, PMS Implementation Guide. The procedural guidance contained in the… more
Date: March 30, 1976
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Commuter walking away from bus]

Description: Photograph of a commuter walking away from the bus she got out of. She is holding a purse and work bag in her arm. Another bus is parked across from the one she just exited and other commuters are coming out after her.
Date: March 30, 1976
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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