Nuclear-Power-Plant Malfunction Analysis

Article Abstract:

Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory, Idaho National Laboratory, and Los Alamos National Laboratory are developing computer systems for nuclear-power-plant malfunction analysis. The analyzers use a computer system, display, and a terminal for safety studies, development of operating procedures, and studies of nuclear power plants. The Brookhaven system provides fast analysis with on-line graphics display using an AD-10 processor and a special simulation language. The Los Alamos system provides color- graphics using detailed mathematical models for complex engineering simulatin of nuclear plant situations. Research continues and many refinements are needed. Colorful screen display analyses of a reactor accident are illustrated.

Mathematical models, Nuclear power plants, Analysis, Interactive Video, Safety

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New York's Fuel-Cell Power Plant: On the Verge of Success

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Fuel-cell power plants are clean, quiet, efficient, and can be constructed in about a year to conserve financial resources. Consolidated Edison Co. of New York's 4.8-megawatt fuel-cell power plant opens in December, 1983 after many unexpected delays. The plant is a demonstration plant. The fuel cell and power conditioner are explained. A chronology is given of the development of the plant beginning in 1977. Costs are listed and a photograph illustrates the plant.

Product introduction, Electric power plants, Energy, Financing, Power Plants, New Technique, New York

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Remote Sensing: The Best View in Town

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Remote-sensing satellites view land masses and oceans in visible, infrared and microwave portions of the spectrum with land-resources sensing being one of the most important functions. NASA has launched four of these satellites- Landsat 1 through 4. Landsats 1, 2, and 3 include multispectral scanners while Landsat 4 has a sensor known as the thematic mapper. NASA is looking for a way to minimize delay in processing Landsat data.

Satellites (Astronomical bodies), Aerospace engineering, Satellites, NASA

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