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An Assessment of New Options in Energy Research and Development - 1973

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Section 2 (4.87 MB, 100 pages)
Section 3 (4.67 MB, 103 pages)

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Chapter I OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE OF THE ASSESSMENT 1
  A Introduction 1
B The Role of Technology 2
C Energy Policy and R&D Assessment 9
D Analytical Approach 10
 
Chapter II ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM 11
  A Introduction 11
B Resources 11
C Production Capacities and Selling Prices 20
D Environmental Factors 25
E Reference Energy Systems and Impacts 33
F Major Problems Facing the Energy System 65
G Recent Federal Funding of Energy R&D 69
  References 72
 
Chapter III ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS 75
  A Introduction 75
B Fossil Fuel Extraction 76
C Solar Energy 96
D Geothermal Energy 113
E Clean Fuels from Coal 128
F Advanced Cycles for Power Generation 163
G Alternative Breeder Reactors 179
H Fusion 196
I Hydrogen and Other Synthetic Fuels 220
J Electrical Transmission and Systems 235
K Transportation 248
L Urban and Residential Energy Utilization 263
  References 274
Chapter IV CONCLUSIONS 279
  A Summary of R&D Programs and Impacts 279
B The Balance of Technical Options 287
C Policy Alternatives and Requirements 287
D Future Analysis 288
Appendix A   291