Solar program assessment : environmental factors. Ocean thermal energy conversion

Published: United States : [publisher not identified], 1977.
[Oak Ridge, Tennessee] : [U.S. Atomic Energy Commission], 1977.
Physical Description: microfiche : negative ; 11 x 15 cm

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The environmental problems which may arise with the further development of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), one of the eight Federally-funded solar technologies are presented. To provide a background for this environmental analysis, the history and basic concepts of the technology are reviewed, as are its economic and resource requirements. The potential effects of this new technology on the full range of environmental concerns (i.e., air and water quality, biosystems, safety, social/institutional structures, etc.) are then discussed in terms of both their relative significance and possible solutions. Although the emerging solar technologies will contribute to environmental problems common to any construction project or energy-producing technology (e.g., air pollutants from steel production), only those impacts unique to the solar aspects of the technology are discussed in depth. Finally, an environmental work plan is presented listing research and development proposals and a NEPA work plan which might help clarify and/or mitigate specific environmental concerns.

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ERDA-77-47/8

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U.S. Atomic Energy Commission depository collection.

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OSTI Identifier 7255772
Research organization: Energy Research and Development Administration, Washington, DC (USA). Div. of Solar Energy.

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