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McDaniels, David K. – 1982
The different approaches to the generation of power from solar energy may be roughly divided into five categories: distributed collectors; central receivers; biomass; ocean thermal energy conversion; and photovoltaic devices. The first approach (distributed collectors) is the subject of this module. The material presented is designed to…
Descriptors: College Science, Electricity, Heat, Higher Education
Conservation and Renewable Energy Inquiry and Referral Service (DOE), Silver Spring, MD. – 1985
An introduction to geothermal energy is provided in this discussion of: (1) how a geothermal reservoir works; (2) how to find geothermal energy; (3) where it is located; (4) electric power generation using geothermal energy; (5) use of geothermal energy as a direct source of heat; (6) geopressured reservoirs; (7) environmental effects; (8)…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Electricity, Energy, Energy Education
Stout-Wiegand, Nancy; Trent, Roger B. – 1982
A survey to examine male and female attitudes toward locally proposed energy developments (e.g., coal production, refineries) in an Appalachian community is reported. Four hundred and eighty-five residents were questioned on whether they favor the proposed developments; whether they were currently employed in an energy-related occupation; and…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Economic Factors, Females, Industrialization
Vaughan, Jerry L., Sr. – 1982
This paper presents a discussion of strategic planning within social institutions and provides a planning agenda that focuses on modern trends, forecasts, and projections. First, the background of the strategic planning process is reviewed, and historical changes in the nature of modern technology are delineated, including a transformation in…
Descriptors: Energy, Futures (of Society), Long Range Planning, Power Technology
John Deere Co., Moline, IL. – 1979
This power trains manual is one of a series of power mechanics for training in the servicing of transmissions, etc., on farm and industrial machines. Materials provide basic information and illustrations for use by vocational students and teachers as well as shop servicemen and laymen. The ten chapters focus on (1) Power Trains: How They Work; (2)…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Auto Mechanics, Equipment Maintenance
Ullery, J. William; Forsyth, Richard W. – 1969
This report describes the development of the Project ABLE Power Mechanics program. It is designed to serve as an administrator's and instructor's manual for the organization, implementation and evaluation of a program of individualized instruction utilizing the Project ABLE Power Mechanics Curriculum materials. Training aids, tools, supplies, and…
Descriptors: Auto Mechanics, Bibliographies, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides
Ansell, Sherman D. – Wisconsin Vocational Educator, 1978
Examines the potential changes that dislocations in energy sources and uses would have on vocational training in Wisconsin and the new energy technologies which will require curriculum change or development. (MF)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Needs, Educational Planning, Employment Potential
Tybinka, JoAnne – USA Today, 1984
ingency on oil supplies will recur later in the 1980s, confirming the need for careful energy planning. Among the factors to be taken into account are: changes in values that affect how people use energy; centralized solutions versus solutions geared to individual and regional needs; and effective use of conservation.
Descriptors: Depleted Resources, Ecological Factors, Energy Conservation, Fuel Consumption
See, Fred – Man/Society/Technology--A Journal of Industrial Arts Education, 1972
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Classification, Elementary Education, Industrial Arts
Good, James E.; Krueger, Walter – School Shop, 1972
A power mechanics program that's more than just auto mechanics. (Editor)
Descriptors: Electricity, Heat, Light, Mechanical Equipment

Powell, John W. – Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 1983
Energy consumption in Japan has grown at a faster rate than in any other major industrial country. To maintain continued prosperity, the government has embarked on a crash program for nuclear power. Current progress and issues/reactions to the plan are discussed. (JN)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Fuel Consumption, Fuels, Legislation

Pollack, George; Pollack, Mary – Community and Junior College Journal, 1982
Describes the development of Mississippi County Community College's (MCCC's) solar energy system. Explains the functioning of the campus's computer-controlled photovoltaic concentrator system, MCCC's cooperative agreement with the Arkansas-Missouri Power Company, program funding, the integration of the solar system with other building components,…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Innovation, Community Colleges, Power Technology
Bufe, Charles Glenn – Geotimes, 1983
Major activities, programs, and conferences in geothermal energy during 1982 are highlighted. These include first comprehensive national assessment of U.S. low-temperature geothermal resources (conducted by U.S. Geological Survey and Department of Energy), map production by U.S. Geological Survey, geothermal plant production, and others. (JN)
Descriptors: Conferences, Electricity, Energy, Federal Programs

Sant, Roger W. – Environment, 1980
Described is how the U.S. energy situation might be different if consumers had foreseen the economic realities of energy in the 1970s. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Economic Factors, Energy, Fuel Consumption

Hafele, Wolf – Science, 1980
A discussion is presented of future global energy supply and demand problems and two benchmark scenarios showing that time will be the limiting constraint in adapting the energy supply infrastructure to changing resource availability. (Author/SA).
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Energy, Environmental Influences, Natural Resources