EPRI Journal articles from November 1995

EPRI Journal archives from November 1995

Radar helps resolve seabird-power line dilemma. (study of seabird fallout in Kauai)
November 1, 1995... When the Kauai Electric Division of Citizens Utilities first proposed (in 1989) building a 69-kV power line to improve the reliability of electricity service to Kauai's north shore, area residents and environmental groups mounted concerted...

Global climate research: informing the decision process. (Electric Power Research Institute's role in climate change research)(Cover Story)
November 1, 1995... THE STORY IN BRIEF Public awareness of the potential for global climate change resulting from human activities has grown substantially in recent years. Policy actions aimed at greenhouse gas emissions include international accords such as...

Renewables in a competitive world. (renewable energy)
November 1, 1995... THE STORY IN BRIEF Using the power of the sun to water cattle is just one example of the many niche applications in which renewable energy technologies are already cost-effective. Although increased competition in the electric utility...

Pursuing the renewables market. (Amoco Corp. and Enron Corp. joint venture)
November 1, 1995... Most of the cost-competitive opportunities in renewable energy technologies in the United States today exist in niche applications, particularly for photovoltaics. In addition to consumer products like solar calculators and wristwatches, PV...

Working together for renewables. (joint projects of the Electric Power Research Institute and Dept. of Energy)
November 1, 1995... In an effort to encourage the development and commercialization of renewable technologies, EPRI and the U.S. Department of Energy often collaborate on projects they perceive as particularly valuable. Here are some examples of current projects....

Milestone achieved in nuclear system decontamination. (chemical decontamination to reduce radiation in nuclear plants)
November 1, 1995... THE STORY IN BRIEF The utilities that own and operate the country's commercial nuclear power plants can now have greater confidence that a complete spectrum of plant repair, life extension, and even decommissioning work is feasible, thanks...

Customizing adjustable-speed drives for injection molding.
November 1, 1995... Adjustable-speed drives (ASDs) provide high-performance control and also energy savings for such loads as pumps, fans, and blowers. The success of ASDs in these applications has led to their widespread acceptance and use. In contrast, ASDs...

Air toxics: atmospheric fate of trace substances. (Electric Power Research Institute studies on air toxics)
November 1, 1995... Utilities need to assess the risk posed by their air emissions, including the trace substances referred to as air toxics or hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). In the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA), Congress instructed the Environmental...