EPRI Journal articles from October 1994

EPRI Journal archives from October 1994

Emerging markets for photovoltaics. (includes related articles)
October 1, 1994... THE STORY IN BRIEF Consumer items like calculators and watches were among the first commercial uses for small bits of low-performance photovoltaics, but today large, reliable, and more-efficient modules can often be spotted on streetlights,...

Efficiency: a hard sell. (energy-efficient technologies)
October 1, 1994... Although utility programs promoting energy-efficient technologies have gotten consumers to adopt some efficient products, there's still plenty of room for improvement. Recent EPRI research examines common barriers that can hinder the adoption of...

Airport revolution. (use of electric vehicles in airports)(includes related article)
October 1, 1994... THE STORY IN BRIEF Air quality regulations are encouraging the use of electric vehicles at urban airports across the United States. In many ways, airports offer an ideal application for EVs, given the short distances and predictable routes...

Advanced dehumidification systems under development.
October 1, 1994... Eight utilities are collaborating with EPRI in a $2 million effort to develop and evaluate several advanced electric dehumidification technologies that potentially could compete cost-effectively against gas-powered desiccant systems in commercial...

Applied science and technology: cavitation and liquid droplet erosion protection. (Research Updates)
October 1, 1994... The damage of materials by erosion reduces equipment performance and leads to maintenance expense in many industrial activities, including electricity generation, coal gasification, and chemical processing. For steam turbines, hydroelectric...

Nuclear power: case study in full-system chemical decontamination. (Research Updates)
October 1, 1994... Consolidated Edison Company of New York is planning the first full primary system chemical decontamination at an operating U.S. commercial nuclear power plant. Scheduled for next March at the utility's Indian Point 2 plant--a pressurized water...