http://www.ntis.gov/rss/RSSNTISCategoryList.aspxNational Technical Reports Libraryen(c) 2008, National Technical Information Service. All rights reserved.5http://www.ntis.gov/images/logoRSS.jpghttp://www.ntis.govTesting has been conducted on Advanced Stirling Convertors (ASCs)-E2 at NASA Glenn Research Center in support of the Advanced Stirling Radioisotope Generator (ASRG) project. This testing has been conducted to understand sensitivities of convertor par ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=N20130000794The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Lockheed Martin Corporation (LM), and NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) have been developing the Advanced Stirling Radioisotope Generator (ASRG) for use as a power system for space science missions. In support of t ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=N20130000077Dynamic adjustments of the interchange between Independent System Operator New England (ISO-NE) and neighboring areas will enable these transmission system operators to trade balancing services and consequently reduce operational costs. This can be a ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131069206Miscellaneous electric loads (MELs) are the loads outside of a building's core functions of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, lighting, and water heating. MELs are becoming an increasing fraction of total building energy use. The explosive grow ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20121034576In 2007, there was little empirical knowledge about the social, cultural and economic impacts of biofuels development on rural communities. The aim of this research was to help fill these lacunae through an in-depth analysis of the impacts of biofuel ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131062587The United States has 11 distinct natural gas pipeline corridors: five originate in the Southwest, four deliver natural gas from Canada, and two extend from the Rocky Mountain region. This study assesses the potential to deliver hydrogen through the ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131068610This is a meeting overview of 'The Best Approach to Combustion Safety in a Direct Vent World', held June 28, 2012, in San Antonio, Texas. The objective of this Expert Meeting was to identify gaps and barriers that need to be addressed by future resea ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131069157An objective of the Aquatic Species Program is the development of large scale culturing systems for the production of fuels from lipid-rich microalgae. A major constraint to any such culturing system is the provision of sufficient light in the most e ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131068592This final report details progress during the third year of this subcontract. The overall objective of this subcontract was two fold: to provide the analytical capability required for selecting microalgae strains with high energy contents and to deve ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131068600In 1983, SERI initiated a microalgal species acquisition program to provide strains to be used in the development of microalgal culture technology for the production of fuels (Raymond 1984). From previous collection efforts (Barclay 1984, Tadros 1984 ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131068601Themotolerant microalgae were selected from an existing culture collection and isolated from hot spring areas of Yellowstone National Park. Several of them grew at 35 degrees celsius, although only one grew at much better than 1 doubling per day. All ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131068593Approximately 1,400 individual isolates of microalgae were obtained from surface waters in the Southwest. Of the initial 23 algae screened for growth characteristics, the majority grew best at the lower salinities in both SERI Type I and Type II Medi ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131068596Microalgae were collected from 48 locations in the Hawaiian Islands in 1985. The sites were an aquaculture tank; a coral reef; bays; a geothermal steam vent; Hawaiian fish ponds; a Hawaiian salt punawai (well); the ocean; river mouths; saline lakes; ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131068598No abstract available. ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20121030220The purpose of this subcontract is to evaluate carbohydrates from macroalgae common to the Gulf of Mexico. Information from these analyses will be used to provide an indication of the feasibility of fermenting macroalgae to ethanol. Knowledge of the ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131068603We show very initial work on a specific bioelectrochemical system (BES), a bacteriologically driven 'fuel cell' (BFS), that is intended to process waste products, such as CO2 and brine. (1) Processing is the priority, not power generation (2) Really ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=N20130000642When the House and Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittees asked the National Academy of Public Administration (Academy) to review three mission-support functions in the Department of Energy (DOE) human resources, contracting ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013106711A conceptual design was developed for a 1000-acre (water surface) algae culture facility for the production of fuels. The system is modeled after the shallow raceway system with mixing foils that is now being operated at the University of Hawaii. A c ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131068594An analytical Detailed Loop Model (DLM) has been developed to analyze the performance of solar thermosiphon water heaters with heat exchangers in storage tanks. The model has been used to study the performance of thermosiphons as a function of heat e ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131068188To accomplish Federal goals for renewable energy, sustainability, and energy security, large-scale renewable energy projects must be developed and constructed on Federal sites at a significant scale with significant private investment. The U.S. Depar ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131069156The overall goal of the project was to bring our people closer together and increase the tribe's capacity and expertise on the subject of energy while developing a Strategic Energy Plan. The action steps of our strategic energy plan are the result of ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131063202In the past year, the DOE Hydrogen Program (the Program) made substantial progress toward its goals and objectives. The Program has conducted comprehensive and focused efforts to enable the widespread commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell techn ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131068588The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), on behalf of the Department of Transportation, are each proposing rules to establish a comprehensive Heavy-Duty National Program that would redu ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013106710This report analyzes the potential economic impacts in Colorado and Wyoming of a 225 MW natural gas fired electricity generation facility and a 900 MW wind farm constructed in Wyoming as well as a 180 mile, 345 kV transmission line that runs from Wyo ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131068629This report analyzes the potential economic impacts in Colorado and Wyoming of a 225 MW natural gas fired electricity generation facility and a 900 MW wind farm constructed in Wyoming as well as a 180 mile, 345 kV transmission line that runs from Wyo ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131069153The Energy Efficient Buildings Hub (EEBHub) uses Sankey diagrams to visually analyze energy use in the building of its headquarters, Building 101 (B101). This report describes B101 energy consumption and passive energy exchanges with the surrounding ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131062226The Energy Efficient Buildings Hub (EEBHub) uses Sankey diagrams to visually analyze energy uses among buildings within the Navy Yard. This report describes the preliminary steps taken to incorporate multiple buildings in a district energy analysis, ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131062224Planning initiatives in many regions and communities aim to reduce transportation energy use, decrease emissions, and achieve related environmental benefits by changing land use. This report reviews and summarizes findings from existing literature on ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131069163After evalu1ating NASA space architecture goals, the Office of Chief Technologist identified the need for developing enabling technology for long term loiters in space with cryogenic fluids. One such technology is structural heat interception. In thi ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=N20130000437Energy efficiency improvement as a component of comprehensive renovation was investigated under U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding of the Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC). Researchers at the Florida So ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131069164This study evaluates the energy, economic, and environmental impacts of investments in energy and water conservation projects that were made by federal agencies as a result of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007. The Department of ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131069214Increasing renewable energy development, both within the United States and abroad, has rekindled interest in the potential for marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) resources to contribute to electricity generation. These resources derive from ocean tides, w ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013107610John Milner Associates, Inc. (JMA), in association with New South Associates, Inc. (NSA), was retained by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) of the U.S. Department of the Interior to prepare a GIS database of known cultural resources/histor ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013107110Fission fragment direct energy conversion has been considered in the past for the purpose of increasing nuclear power plant efficiency and for advanced space propulsion. Since the fragments carry electric charge (typically in the order of 20 e) and h ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=N20130001836The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in accordance with the RE-Powering America's Land initiative, selected the Jeddo Tunnel discharge site for a feasibility study of renewable energy potential. The purpose of this report is to assess tech ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131068622The Federal and State Approvals for Marine and Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Guidebook is one of 11 guidebooks created to provide the first comprehensive overview of the renewable energy permitting process in Hawaii. Seven of these guidebook ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013108034The Grapevine Canyon Wind Project proposed by Foresight Flying M, LLC (Foresight) would include: (1) a wind energy generating facility up to 500 megawatts; (2) a 345-kilovolt (kV) electrical transmission tie-line; and (3) a 345-kV electrical intercon ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013106368This report identifies efforts made to notify interested agencies, tribes, organizations, and individuals about the proposed Federal action and to obtain input from those entities regarding alternatives to be evaluated and issues to be addressed in t ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013106369A major objective of the U.S. Department of Energy is to have a zero energy commercial building by the year 2025. Windows have a major influence on the energy performance of the building envelope as they control over 55% of building energy load, and ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20121040771A market transformation program for highly insulating windows (U-factor no greater than 0.22) and low-E (low emissivity) storm windows was undertaken by the U.S. Department of Energy Building Technology (DOE/BT) program in Fiscal Year 2009 to acceler ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131069208Modern geodetic studies of the Yellowstone caldera, Wyoming, and its extraordinary tectonic, magmatic, and hydrothermal systems date from an initial leveling survey done throughout Yellowstone National Park in 1923 by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Surv ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013107941The Hood River Passive Project was developed by Root Design Build of Hood River Oregon using the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) to meet all of the requirements for certification under the European Passive House standards. The Passive House des ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131068627NREL developed dopant inks and pastes based on B, Al, P, and Sb. The inks were sprayed on Si wafers by BP Solar and NREL, and then laser processed by BP Solar to produce highly doped contacts. The higher viscosity pastes were screen printed by BP Sol ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131062460The 30-year (1961-1990) statistics contained in this document have been derived from the National Solar Radiation Data Base (NSRDB) produced by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). They outline solar radiation sources, as well as 30-year ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131068583The Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI) is conducting research on the development of microalgae biomass systems for the production of liquid fuels. Particularly appealing at this time, is the idea of using indigenous resources of the Southwest for ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131068595Theres been a flurry of activities in the Joint Pipeline Office (JPO) over the past two years as we went through the right-of-way (ROW) renewal processes for the Trans- Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) and five North Slope pipelines. The project workloa ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013108000The JPO is a consortium of agencies, six state and six federal. The JPO mission is to regulate the TAPS and other Alaskan oil and gas pipelines in the best interests of the people of the nation and State of Alaska. Safety, environmental protection, p ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013108001This 2004-2005 annual report provides an overview of Joint Pipeline Office (JPO) activities, major accomplishments, and plans for year 2006. The report is divided into sections: a brief description of the JPO; JPO responsibilities and oversight of th ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013108002Homebuilders are exploring more cost effective combined space and water heating systems (combo systems) with major water heater manufacturers that are offering pre-engineered forced air space heating combo systems. In this project, unlike standardize ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131069154Current lithium batteries operate on inorganic insertion compounds to power a diverse range of applications, but recently there is a surging demand to develop environmentally friendly green electrode materials. To develop sustainable and eco-friendly ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=ADA571615This guide provides design teams with best practices for parking structure energy efficiency in the form of goals for each design aspect that affects energy use. A parking structure typically uses 5%-20% the energy of its supported building (or build ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131062442This guideline responds to the need for an efficient means of identifying, diagnosing, and repairing faults in air conditioning systems in existing homes that are undergoing energy upgrades. Inadequate airflow due to constricted ducts or undersized f ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131069186Effective storage of hydrogen presents one of the most significant technical gaps to successful implementation of the hydrogen economy, particularly for transportation applications. Amine boranes, such as ammonia borane H3NBH3 and ammonia triborane H ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20121059698The NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) is developing flywheel system requirements and designs for terrestrial and spacecraft applications. Several generations of flywheels have been designed and tested at GRC using in-house expertise in motors, magneti ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=N20130000784This SBIR project evaluated the potential to remediate geologic CO2 sequestration sites into useful methane gas fields by application of methanogenic bacteria. Such methanogens are present in a wide variety of natural environments, converting CO2 int ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20121041046Composite vessels are now used to store a variety of fluids or gases including cryogenic fluids under pressure. Sudden failure of the vessels under certain conditions can lead to a potentially catastrophic vapor expansion if thermal control is not ma ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=N20120014185The use of microscopic algae to store solar energy has long been an attractive possibility, both for wastewater purification, food production and fertilizer synthesis. The total potential energy available from these sources would appear to exceed 2 q ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131068604The direct method test was developed for general mine safety applications by the U.S. Bureau of Mines in the early 1970's to measure the gas content of coal samples obtained from the relatively shallow depths of eastern U.S. coal mines. Over time, ap ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013107621The Monthly Biodiesel Production Report provides data on operations of the U.S. biodiesel industry as part of EIA's response to section 1508 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 which directed EIA to publish information on renewable fuels including biodi ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013107213Develop and demonstrate reversible nanostructured activated carbon hydrogen storage material which has at least a 5.5 wt% material-based gravimetric capacity and a 40 gH2/L material-based volumetric capacity at-38-85C, and the potential to meet DOE 2 ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131063989The Natural Gas Monthly (NGM) highlights activities, events, and analyses of interest to public and private sector organizations associated with the natural gas industry. Volume and price data are presented each month for natural gas production, dist ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013107226The Wind River Basin is a large Laramide (Late Cretaceous through Eocene) structural and sedimentary basin that encompasses about 7,400 square miles in central Wyoming. The basin is bounded by the Washakie Range and Owl Creek and southern Bighorn Mou ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013106698The overall goal of this project is to develop a membrane process that produces air containing 25-35% oxygen, at a cost of $25-40/ton of equivalent pure oxygen (EPO2). Oxygen-enriched air at such a low cost will allow existing air-fueled furnaces to ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20121030427This report describes the activities of the Energy Storage group over FY2012. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) supports energy storage R&D under the Vehicle Technologies Program at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE Energy St ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131069177The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the nation's primary laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. NREL's mission and strategy are focused on advancing DOE's and o ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131069190In 2008 Governor Schwarzenegger of California issued an executive order requiring that 33 percent of all electricity in the state in the year 2020 should come from renewable resources such as wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, and small hydroelectric ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20121030201This report presents the results of the OSSE task. The specific objective is to test strategies for future deployment of observing systems in order to suggest the best and most efficient ways to improve wind forecasting at BPA wind farm locations. OS ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20121030204This document is an analytical summary of the conversations that is meant to act as an information resource to NOAA OCRM and is focused on the federal permitting process. While state regulations and information needs are just as important as federal ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013107909The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company (LMSSC) have been developing the Advanced Stirling Radioisotope Generator (ASRG) for use as a power system for space science missions. This generator would use two high-eff ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=N20130000031The Petroleum Marketing Monthly (PMM) provides information and statistical data on a variety of crude oils and refined petroleum products. The publication presents statistics on crude oil costs and refined petroleum products sales for use by industry ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013107227This report is part of an effort by the U.S. Geological Survey to update existing mineral deposit models and to develop new ones. The global transition away from hydrocarbons toward energy alternatives increases demand for many scarce metals. Among t ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013106700An investigation was conducted to evaluate photovoltaic (solar electric systems) systems for a single building at NASA Langley as a representative case for alternative sustainable power generation. Building 1250 in the Science Directorate is comprise ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=N20120017924The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Education Program conducted education and outreach activities and used the competition's technical goals and vehicle demonstrations as a means of attracting students and the public to learn more about adva ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20121040770A series of questions and answers for photovoltaics regulators. Photovoltaic (PV) energy is currently the most cost-effective energy available, in an increasing number of situations, to both utilities and their customers. PV is currently more cost ef ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131068582As funding for spill R&D has declined in recent years, partnerships among the relevant federal and state agencies, industry and academia have increased in importance. In order to encourage thinking about spill R&D, develop some agreement on research ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013107910This research project has been designed to facilitate the eventual selection of biomass production systems using aquatic species (microalgal and emergent aquatic plant species (MEAP)) which effectively exploit the potentially available resources of t ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131068597Photovoltaics (PV) are a promising source of clean renewable energy, but current technologies face a cost-to-efficiency trade-off that has slowed widespread implementation. We have developed a PV architecture--screening- engineered field-effect photo ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=ADA571900The paper discusses outlook assumptions; US energy prices; international oil demand and supply; world oil stocks, capacity, and net trade; US oil demand and supply; US natural gas demand and supply; US coal demand and supply; US electricity demand an ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013108016This project evaluates the renovation of a 5,800-ft2, multiuse facility located in St. Petersburg, on the west coast of central Florida, in the hot-humid climate. An optimal package of retrofit measures was designed to deliver 30%-40% annual energy c ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131063693The Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) continues the testing and evaluation of seven water heating systems operating side-by-side at the HWS laboratory in Cocoa, Florida, and documents results in this report. All systems are submitted to alternating ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131069185No abstract available ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=N20130000283The use of non-toxic propellants in future exploration vehicles would enable safer, more cost effective mission scenarios. One promising "green" alternative to existing hypergols is liquid methane/liquid oxygen. To demonstrate performance a ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=N20130000325The 2008 State Pipeline Coordinator's Office Annual Report describes the status of pipeline right-of-way leases issued by the state under Alaska Statute 38.35, the Alaska Right-of-Way Leasing Act, and one grant of right-of-way for a utility pipeline ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013108008The Joint Pipeline Office is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to overseeing the safe and reliable transportation of petroleum and natural gas products to market while promoting the protection of public health and safety and the environment ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013108009During fiscal year 2010 (FY10), BLM, DNR, DOLWD, DEC, ADF&G and DPS shared office space in Anchorage. In FY11, BLM will move to a new Anchorage location. State and federal agencies have worked together on a transition plan to maintain effective commu ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013108010This program assessed the effectiveness of adding anti-oxidant (AO) to various fuels after the fuels leave the refinery. The project involved storing severely hydro-treated fuels for a period of 12 months to simulate the 36 month storage period for v ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=ADA571531The capacity for hydrogen gas production was examined in nearly 100 strains of Eukaryotic algae. Each strain was assessed for rate of H2 production in darkness, at compensating light intensity and at saturating Tight intensity. Maximum H2 yield on il ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131068602As part of the NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership, Southface partnered with TaC Studios, an Atlanta based architecture firm specializing in residential and light commercial design, on the construction of a new test home in Atlanta, GA in the m ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131069161The potential of macroalgae as sources of renewable liquid and gaseous fuels is evaluated. A series of options for production of macroalgae feedstock is considered. Because of their high carbohydrate content, the fuel products for which macroalgae ar ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131068586This study's objective is to examine interrelated technical and economic avenues for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid to incorporate up to and over 20% wind generation by 2030. Our specific interests are to look at the factors t ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131068534Since the 1970s, numerous transportation strategies have been formulated to change the behavior of drivers or travelers by reducing trips, shifting travel to more efficient modes, or improving the efficiency of existing modes. This report summarizes ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131069182Considerable research has focused on energy efficiency and fuel substitution options for light-duty vehicles, while much less attention has been given to medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses, aircraft, marine vessels, trains, pipeline, and off-road e ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131069178The viability of biomass as transportation fuel depends upon the allocation of limited resources for fuel, power, and products. By focusing on mature markets, this report identifies how biomass is projected to be most economically used in the long te ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131069180Scenarios of new vehicle technology deployment serve various purposes; some will seek to establish plausibility. This report proposes two reality checks for scenarios: (1) implications of manufacturing constraints on timing of vehicle deployment and ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131069179This draft list is based on the most recent certification data available to EPA through model year 2010 and was developed using the proposed gasoline-to-hybrid comparison methodology. This draft list could change. In addition, the list of eligible ve ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013106709The overall goal of this multi-phased research project known as WindSENSE is to develop an observation system deployment strategy that would improve wind power generation forecasts. The objective of the deployment strategy is to produce the maximum b ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20121030199Prior to commercial operation, large solar systems in utility-size power plants need to pass performance acceptance tests conducted by the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor or owners. In lieu of the present absence of ASME4 ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131069189This report discusses the observed variability in indoor space temperature in a set of 60 homes located in Florida, New York, Oregon, and Washington. Temperature data were collected at 15-minute intervals for an entire year, including living room, ma ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131069151Between June 2006 and September 2009, an instrumented light aircraft measured over 400 vertical profiles of aerosol and trace gas properties over eastern and central Illinois. The primary objectives of this program were to (1) measure the in situ aer ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=N20130001688The Bighorn Basin is a large Laramide (Late Cretaceous through Eocene) structural and sedimentary basin that encompasses about 10,400 square miles in north-central Wyoming and south-central Montana. The basin is bounded on the northeast by the Pryor ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=PB2013106697Waste-to-energy (WTE) technology burns municipal solid waste (MSW) in an environmentally safe combustion system to generate electricity, provide district heat, and reduce the need for landfill disposal. While this technology has gained acceptance in ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131068584With a potential threefold increase in geothermal electricity generation by 2035, geothermal energy is increasingly recognized for its potential to reduce carbon emissions (EIA 2011a). Energy and environmental analyses are critical to developing a ro ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=DE20131068664An advanced energy management and control system in an existing building in the Construction and Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) for Army at Urbana-Champaign (IL) was demonstrated. The medium-size office building underwent a retrofit of the HV ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=ADA571862The primary objectives of this project are to demonstrate: (1) energy efficiency gains achievable in small- to medium-sized buildings with MPC- based whole-building optimal control and (2) reduction in first costs achievable with a wireless sensor ne ...http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=ADA571892