The present report is the conclusion to a study conducted by IMRI from February 2003 to July 2004 for the Controlled Fusion Research Department of the Materials Science Division of the CEA, Cadarache, called "What industrial organization for the creation of a technology dynamic around ITER in...

Le présent rapport est la conclusion d’une étude que l’IMRI a mené de février 2003 à juillet 2004 pour le compte du Département de la Recherche en Fusion Contrôlée de la Direction des Sciences de la Matière du CEA Cadarache et qui s’intitule « Quelle organisation industrielle...

This paper studies the possible impacts of liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects on natural gas prices on both sides of the U. S.-Mexico border in California. In that state gas prices are high and demand is expected to grow. Several projects for LNG facilities have been proposed and have to cope...

The standardization of partially substitutable components destined to meet a set of needs is studied. The monocriterion approach to standardization proposed in the last century is highlighted by taking into account several criteria and an economic valorization through modeling by linear...