20th intersociety energy conversion engineering conference. Vol. 3

This volume contains information on the advanced concepts in the United States Fusion Program, the reversed field pinch, high power density reactor options using the field-reversed-configuration, and the development of a fin ship propelled by a dorfin-like fin stroke. Performance evaluation of steam power plants, concentration gradients in salt-gradient solar ponds, and criteria for solar thermal power systems are discussed. Stirling engine research and development in Japan is examined along with the development of a 3 kW class Stirling engine for heat pump use. The Dravo solvent process for tar sand extraction is discussed. DOE goals are presented for making photovoltaics a significant contributor to terrestrial electrical energy in the 21st century