The OSU Motor Systems Resource Facility (MSRF), co-directed by the Principal Investigators (PI's, bios included), is an Energy Systems Laboratory with operating capabilities up to 750kV A, testbeds up to 300hp, a 120kVA fully programmable source, and a bi-directional grid interface enabling regeneration back onto the grid. The MSRF was...
This paper presents an overview of cogeneration, also known as combined heat and power (CHP). The technology of cogeneration is described and the three primary cogeneration processes are discussed. The transition between parallel operation with the utility and stand-alone operation is discussed. The tradeoff between a synchronous and an induction...
This prioritization is designed to provide strategic focus for tidal wetland conservation and a restoration actions undertaken in partnership with willing landowners. The study highlights locations in the Siuslaw River estuary where tidal wetland restoration or conservation action may offer the biggest ecological "bang for the buck" - this is,...
Describes chipmunks and their habits. Explains what type of habitat they need and how you can provide habitat in your yard. Includes sources of additional information and “fun facts.”
Section I contains an introduction to the subject of Scientific Evidence Review. Section II reviews Oregon state mandates to use “best available science” in policymaking and summarizes ODF efforts to address these mandates. Section III provides an overview of Systematic Evidence Reviews and how they are conducted in the fields...
The Willamette Basin Conservation Project was created to help people and programs work together toward positive results in Oregon’s Willamette Basin for people, lands, communities, waters and native species.