A hydrogen energy carrier. Volume 2: Systems analysis

A systems analysis of hydrogen as an energy carrier in the United States indicated that it is feasible to use hydrogen in all energy use areas, except some types of transportation. These use areas are industrial, residential and commercial, and electric power generation. Saturation concept and conservation concept forecasts of future total energy demands were made. Projected costs of producing hydrogen from coal or from nuclear heat combined with thermochemical decomposition of water are in the range $1.00 to$1.50 per million Btu of hydrogen produced. Other methods are estimated to be more costly. The use of hydrogen as a fuel will require the development of large-scale transmission and storage systems. A pipeline system similar to the existing natural gas pipeline system appears practical, if design factors are included to avoid hydrogen environment embrittlement of pipeline metals. Conclusions from the examination of the safety, legal, environmental, economic, political and societal aspects of hydrogen fuel are that a hydrogen energy carrier system would be compatible with American values and the existing energy system

Joseph C. Jensen v. Davis County Commission : Brief of Appellant

Appeal for the Second District Court, Davis Count

Out of Control: The Flawed Regulation of Schedule II Drugs and Its Impact on Pain and Addiction

This paper explores the current state of regulation of controlled substances at the federal and state level and analyzes how such regulations impact the undertreatment of pain and prescription drug abuse. Taking a historical view of the pain treatment movement and using the recent OxyContin crisis as a case study, the future of controlled substance policy as it relates to painkillers is analyzed. It argues that any successful policy will have to do a better job of balancing law enforcement and health care goals

Feasibility Study for Siting Anaerobic Digestion Facility at UMass Amherst Campus

Feasibility Study for possible AD facility at UMass Amherst: Includes Assessment of Proposed Site, Potential Organic Materials Quanitities and Characteristics, Conceptual Organics Processing Facilities, Project Pro Forma Financial Analysis and Conclusions

Utilization, planning, and problem evaluations of urban arterial waterways and corridors as an urban resource.

Widespread concern about flooding and possible use of the nation's urban river corridors has generated unprecedented interest in the potential for utilization of urban riverine corridors while simultaneously protecting the environment. This research effort is directed toward the development of a conceptualized plan to utilize the arterial waterways and intermittent streams as a resource and an asset to the community, so that existing problem areas can be economically transferred into useful and feasible activity centers. Flooding problems and methods of flood mitigation, both structural and non-structural are presented. Physical effects of certain practices, such as sand mining and its effect upon flooding, sedimentation, river regime changes, erosion and backwater are also presented. A river corridor plan is invoked on the basis of a study of the soil, topography, vegetation, hydrology and cultural features assembled and an array of potential benefits from reclaiming the corridors presented. A multi-purpose, multiple-approach river corridor plan strategy has been developed and general application to riverine corridor areas has been made

Interactions of technology and society: Impacts of improved airtransport. A study of airports at the grass roots

The feasibility of applying a particular conception of technology and social change to specific examples of technological development was investigated. The social and economic effects of improved airport capabilities on rural communities were examined. Factors which led to the successful implementation of a plan to construct sixty small airports in Ohio are explored and implications derived for forming public policies, evaluating air transportation development, and assessing technology

Morehead State University Institutional Self-Study Report for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - Volume 1, 1978-1980

An Institutional Self-Study Report conducted by Morehead State University for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Volume 1, 1978-1980.https://scholarworks.moreheadstate.edu/college_histories/1291/thumbnail.jp

Renewable Energy in Urban Low-Income Communities. Case Study of Santa Marta, Rio de Janeiro

Nowadays, 55% of the global population lives in urban areas, a ratio that is estimated to grow to 68% by the end of 2050. Sustainable development depends more and more on the adequate management of urban growth, including the successful planning of basic services, such as electricity. In the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, more than 22% of the population lives in informal settlements, overcrowded areas characterized by low standard housing, poor services and infrastructure, inhabited by impoverished people. Brazilian electricity prices are among the highest in Latin America and have shown high volatility in the last years, mainly due to the strong dependence of the electricity sector on hydro sources, which are subject to climate conditions. Without adequate programs, Brazilian low-income families are obliged to compromise their budget to pay the electricity service. In this context, this study aims to assess from a techno-economic point of view, the use of renewable energy technologies in urban low-income communities, focusing on the case study of Santa Marta, in Rio de Janeiro, with the final objective of identifying both competitive and sustainable systems to provide electricity to the community. Results show that solar PV systems are extremely competitive with the electricity supplied by the grid and they could represent a solution for low-income communities thanks to the implementation of adequate business plans and financing methods

Ra isotopes and Rn as a tool for the water management resources : the Alberquillas aquifer (Málaga-Granada)

The aim of this project is to evaluate the importance of submarine groundwater discharge sector in order to improve the water balance in Málaga-Granada region. The approach of this study arose from the the geology and the aquifers that indicate that there could be some discharge to the sea between Maro (Málaga) and Almuñécar (Granada) and the Andalusian's Government and its Water Agence were really interested in evaluating it because there is a lot of population and few water available and the magnitude of groundwater discharge has generated controversy. Is well known that water is a scarce resource in this area and it's very important for the society and for the environment. The legislation, the water policies, the knowledge of the aquifer and the geology, the water dynamics, the land use and the water perception in the society might help the management of this resource not just in Andalusia but in all the Mediterranean basin. The main objective is to evaluate the submarine groundwater discharge from the Alberquillas Aqufier to the sea by measuring 222Rn and Ra isotopes. Specific objectives have been established to achieve the main objective: A) Reveal the importance of water resources in the Mediterranean basin; B) Learn radiometric techniques for the study of groundwater discharge to the sea; C) Learn of sampling techniques of water samples for the measurement of Ra and Rn; D) Learn the techniques for measuring Ra (RaDeCC) and Rn (RAD7); E) Interpretation and discussion of results. During this semester, and in addition of the present study in Málaga- Granada region, the author has participated in the initial phase (sampling, analysis and interpretation of preliminary results) of other research projects focused on the study of submarine groundwater discharges through the use of Ra isotopes and 222Rn. These studies have been developed in different areas, including Alt Empordà (Roses and Sant Pere Pescador), Maresme with CMIMA's group (Mediterranean Center for Marine and Environmental Research), Delta de l'Ebre, Peñíscola and Mallorca with the IMEDEA's group (Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies)