Digest of current research in the electric utility industry

A major objective of EPRI is to be a prime source of information on R and D activities in the field of electric energy. In keeping with this objective, EPRI developed the Research and Development Information System (RDIS) in 1974. RDIS is a computerized data base of research projects sponsored by EPRI and by individual electric utilities throughout the United States. Its purpose is to provide the utility industry with a single, authoritative source of information on R and D projects in progress and recently completed. The availability of such data will help to reduce duplication of research activities and will assist in broadening the use of new and improved technology throughout the electric utility industry. The heart of the Research and Development Information System (RDIS) is a computerized on-line data base containing approximately 5700 records on R and D projects. New projects, changes reflecting progress, changes in research objectives, and updated funding information are entered as supplied by the utilities, thus keeping the data base current. The Digest of Current Research, issued annually, is photocomposed from the data base. This issue, in 2 volumes, represents the data base as of July 1979. Entries are arranged by the subject categories listed in Appendix B and are identified by a sequential location number. Subject and corporate indexes list the location number, permitting the user to go directly to the entry in the text of the Digest. Volume 1 contains information in the categories of: general R and D support; hydroelectric power; nuclear power; fossil fuels; and advanced power systems