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Power Plant Operating and Maintenance Costs

Description: Report issued by the Brookhaven National Laboratory discussing costs of power plant operations. As stated in the objective, "the objective of this study was to determine and evaluate operating and maintenance costs for nuclear power plants" (p. 1). This report includes tables, and illustrations.
Date: April 1970
Creator: Susskind, H. & Raseman, C. J.
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Conceptual Design of Electrical Balance of Plant for Advanced Battery Energy Storage Facility. Annual Report March 1979

Description: Large-scale efforts are in progress to develop advanced batteries for utility energy storage systems. Realization of the full benefits available from those systems requires development, not only of the batteries themselves, but also the ac/dc power converter, the bulk power interconnecting equipment, and the peripheral electric balance of plant equipment that integrate the battery/converter into a properly controlled and protected energy system. This study addresses these overall system aspects… more
Date: January 1980
Creator: King, Joseph M., Jr.; Vivirito, Joseph R. & Kornbrust, Frederick J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Proceedings of the 1978 Symposium on Instrumentation and Control for Fossil Demonstration Plants : June 19-21, 1978, Newport Beach Marriott, Newport Beach, California

Description: This conference covers various aspects of fossil-fuel power plants based on coal or coal-conversion products, as well as the process control equipment involved in the conversion or combustion processes.
Date: June 1978
Creator: Argonne National Laboratory
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Use of the Edmonds-Reilly Model to model energy-related greenhouse gas emissions

Description: The purpose of this paper is to document the results of our application of the Edmonds-Reilly Model (ERM) using several scenarios provided for an Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) project comparing global models. Because the output of this exercise is data-rich, most of this exposition is in graphical form, with the narrative serving mainly as a roadmap for moving from one highlight to the next. The first two sections of the paper briefly describe the model and some o… more
Date: January 1, 1992
Creator: Barns, D. W.; Edmonds, J. A. & Reillyn, J. M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Guide for prioritizing power plant productivity improvement projects: handbook of availability improvement methodology

Description: As part of its program to help improve electrical power plant productivity, the Department of Energy (DOE) has developed a methodology for evaluating productivity improvement projects. This handbook presents a simplified version of this methodology called the Availability Improvement Methodology (AIM), which provides a systematic approach for prioritizing plant improvement projects. Also included in this handbook is a description of data taking requirements necessary to support the AIM methodol… more
Date: September 15, 1981
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Energy Economic Data Base (EEDB) Program: Phase I, Volume II. Final report

Description: This Volume II of Phase I of the Energy Economic Data Base Program contains appendices. Appendix A-1 provides the site and environmental data, derived from Appendix A of Guide for Economic Evaluation of Nuclear Reactor Plant Designs, USAEC Report NUS-531, modified to reflect current requirements. These data form the bases of the criteria used for designing the facility and for evaluating the routine and accidental release of radioactive liquids and gases to the environment. Appendix A-2 provide… more
Date: December 1, 1979
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Energy Economic Data Base (EEDB) Program: Phase I, Volume I. Final report

Description: The Energy Economic Data Base Program, which deals with the development of cost data for nuclear and comparison electric power generating stations, provides periodic updates of technical and cost (capital, fuel, and operating and maintenance) information of significance to DOE. The information allows for evaluation and monitoring of US civilian nuclear power programs and provides a consistent means of evaluation the nuclear option against alternatives. Currently, the EEDB contains 6 nuclear ele… more
Date: December 1, 1979
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Preliminary assessment of Fort Hood solar cogeneration plant performance

Description: An analysis has been performed to enable a preliminary assessment of the performance that can be expected of a solar thermal cogeneration system designed to serve a selected group of buildings at Fort Hood, Texas. A central receiver system utilizing a molten salts mixture as the receiver coolant, heat transfer fluid, and storage medium is assumed. The system is to supply a large share of the space heating, air conditioning, domestic hot water, and electricity needs of a 20-building Troop Housin… more
Date: April 1, 1981
Creator: Ator, J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Comparative evaluation of effects of ozonated and chlorinated thermal discharges on estuarine and freshwater organisms

Description: Although limited, the results of tests evaluating the comparative effects of chlorinated and ozonated thermal discharges on mummichog and white perch indicate that the biological effects of ozonation are much less severe than those of chlorination. The data also show white perch to be more sensitive than mummichog to the tested biocides. The relative effects of ozonation and chlorination in the behavioral studies were similar to those observed in the toxicity studies. Cough rates were higher in… more
Date: July 23, 1979
Creator: Meldrim, J. W.; Holmstrom, E. R. & Balog, G. E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Decision-maker's guide to wood fuel for small industrial energy users. Final report. [Includes glossary]

Description: The technology and economics of various wood energy systems available to the small industrial and commercial energy user are considered. This book is designed to help a plant manager, engineer, or others in a decision-making role to become more familiar with wood fuel systems and make informed decisions about switching to wood as a fuel. The following subjects are discussed: wood combustion, pelletized wood, fuel storage, fuel handling and preparation, combustion equipment, retrofitting fossil-… more
Date: February 1, 1980
Creator: Levi, M. P. & O'Grady, M. J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Effects of atmospheric deposition of energy-related pollutants on water quality: a review and assessment

Description: The effects on surface-water quality of atmospheric pollutants that are generated during energy production are reviewed and evaluated. Atmospheric inputs from such sources to the aquatic environment may include trace elements, organic compounds, radionuclides, and acids. Combustion is the largest energy-related source of trace-element emissions to the atmosphere. This report reviews the nature of these emissions from coal-fired power plants and discusses their terrestrial and aquatic effects fo… more
Date: May 1, 1981
Creator: Davis, M.J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Heliostat manufacturing cost analysis. Volume 1

Description: This study has two primary objectives. The first is to provide a detailed cost evaluation of the second generation of DOE heliostats, from which repowering heliostat designs are likely to be derived. A second objective is to provide an analytical foundation for the evaluation of futue heliostat designs. The approach taken for this study was to produce a cost estimate for the production of the McDonnell Douglas prototype design by generating estimates of the materials, labor, overhead, and facil… more
Date: October 1, 1979
Creator: Drumheller, K; Schulte, S C; Dilbeck, R A & Long, L W
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Assessment of feasibility, economics, and market potential for a molten salt system at 1000/sup 0/F reheat steam: feasibility, economics, and market potential

Description: As a result of the Advanced Central Receiver (ACR) Phase I systems studies, Martin-Marietta Corporation (MMC) developed a conceptual design employing 1050/sup 0/F molten salt and a 950/sup 0/F/950/sup 0/F reheat turbine. This concept appears to have the potential for providing higher steam conditions leading to higher performance and wider market application. This report presents the results of a preliminary investigation of the system to determine the feasibility of providing 1000/sup 0/F/1000… more
Date: October 1, 1979
Creator: DeRienzo, P; Masaki, M & Mathur, P
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Statistical analysis of regional capital and operating costs for electric power generation

Description: This report presents the results of a three and one-half-month study conducted for Brookhaven National Lab. to develop capital and operating cost relationships for seven electric power generating technologies: oil-, coal-, gas-, and nuclear-fired steam-electric plants, hydroelectric plants, and gas-turbine plants. The methodology is based primarily on statistical analysis of Federal Power Commission data for plant construction and annual operating costs. The development of cost-output relations… more
Date: October 1, 1977
Creator: Sanchez, L. R.; Myers, M. G.; Herrman, J. A. & Provanizano, A. J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Environmental data, energy technology characterizations: petroleum

Description: Environmental Data Energy Technology Characterizations are publications which are intended to provide policy analysts and technical analysts with basic environmental data associated with key energy technologies. The first publication, Summary, provides information in tabular form on the eight technology areas examined; subsequent publications provide more detailed information on the technologies. This publication provides documentation of petroleum. The transformation of the energy in petroleum… more
Date: April 1, 1980
Creator: Serrajian, N.M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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System planning analysis applied to OTEC: initial cases by Florida Power Corporation. Task II report No. FC-5237-2

Description: The objective of the task was to exercise the FPC system planning methodology on: (1) Base Case, 10 year generation expansion plan with coal plants providing base load expansion, and (2) same, but 400 MW of OTEC substituting for coal burning units with equal resultant system reliability. OTEC inputs were based on reasonable economic projections of direct capital cost and O and M costs for first-generation large commercial plants. OTEC inputs discussed in Section 2. The Base Case conditions for … more
Date: March 1, 1980
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Environmental control implications of generating electric power from coal. Appendix C. Gasification/combined-cycle power generation: comparison of alternative systems. 1977 technology status report. [246 references w. abstracts]

Description: The technical, economic, and environmental aspects of low-Btu gasification/combined-cycle power-generation (LBG/CCPG) plants are assessed, using available published data. Six base-case plants, based on three different gasifiers and two different coals, are investigated. A representative combined power cycle is selected for analysis, and material and energy balances for the six systems are developed. Emissions of various air pollutants, including sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, and discharge… more
Date: December 1, 1977
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Issues in the future supply of electricity to the Northeast. [1985 and 2000]

Description: This assessment of the problems of the electric sector is part of the BNL study on the Energy Future of the Northeast. Topics covered by the issue papers include the potential supply of energy to the Northeast from coal, oil, natural gas, liquefied natural gas, nuclear power, municipal waste, solar energy, and wind power, and the demand for energy in the Northeast from the industrial, transportation, and residential and commercial sectors. This paper compares energy demand projections derived i… more
Date: June 1, 1976
Creator: Meier, P. M.; McCoy, T. H. & Rahman, S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Preliminary investigations of the thermal energy grid concept

Description: This study examines, in a preliminary manner, the feasibility of the thermal grid concept. This concept essentially envisions the supply of heat to a long-distance transmission line from a dual-purpose nuclear or coal-fired power plant. The transmission line delivers heat to a subregion distribution network which delivers it to the consumer. District chilled water supply is also considered, using heat from the grid to power steam-turbine-driven water chillers. Candidate technologies for generat… more
Date: October 1, 1977
Creator: Olszewski, M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Modeling of Integrated Environmental Control Systems for Coal-Fired Power Plants Quarterly Report: July-September 1988

Description: This is the fourth quarterly report of DOE Contract No. DE-AC22-87PC79864, entitled Modeling of Integrated Environmental Control Systems for Coal-Fired Power Plants.'' This report summarizes accomplishments during the period July 1, 1988 to September 30, 1988. Our efforts during the last quarter focused primarily on the completion, testing and documentation of the NO{sub x}SO process model. The sections below present the details of these developments.
Date: October 1, 1988
Creator: Rubin, E. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Powerplant Productivity Improvement Study: historic performance of Illinois investor-owned electrical-generating units. Final report, Project 2, Task 1

Description: In this task the historical performance of powerplants in Illinois was examined and the opportunities for improved powerplant productivity in Illinois was determined. The four utilities considered were the major investor-owned electric generating utilities in Illinois, i.e., Central Illinois Light Co., (CILCO), Central Illinois Public Service (CIPS), Commonwealth Edison (CECO), and Illinois Power (IP). The major findings are: (1) for evaluation purposes, the equivalent availability was judged t… more
Date: May 4, 1979
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Desalting sea water and brackish waters: a cost update

Description: This report, based on first-quarter 1977 dollars, is an update of costs presented in ORNL/TM-5070 (Rev.), which gave cost estimates for desalting seawater and brackish waters based on first-quarter 1975 financial parameters. Cost estimates are given for desalting seawater by distillation and reverse osmosis and for brackish waters using reverse osmosis and electrodialysis. Cost data were computed as a function of plant size and energy cost. The cost of generating steam and electrical energy on-… more
Date: October 20, 1977
Creator: Reed, S. A. & Wilson, J. V.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Steam plant ash disposal facility and industrial landfill at the Y-12 Plant, Anderson County, Tennessee

Description: The US Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to install a wet ash handling system to dewater bottom ash from the coal-fired steam plant at its Y-12 Plant and to construct a new landfill for disposal of industrial wastes, including the dewatered bottom ash. The DOE operates three major facilities on its Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR). Operation of these facilities results in the production of a variety of nonhazardous, nonradioactive solid wastes (approximately 300 m{sup 3} per day, compacted) in… more
Date: February 1, 1992
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ERDA/NASA Advanced Thermionic Technology Program. Progress report No. 26

Description: Research is summarized on surface studies (work functions of different LaB/sub 6/ surfaces), plasma studies, converter development (tungsten emitter, nickel collector and tungsten emitter LaB/sub 6/ collector), and hot shell development for using thermionic converters in the topping cycle of fossil-fuel power plants. (WHK)
Date: August 1, 1977
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