In-Stream Thermal-Regime Analysis for Powerplant Coolant Dispersion

by Forrest M. Holly, Jr., Univ of Iowa, Iowa City, United States,
Jeffrey P. Smith, Univ of Iowa, Iowa City, United States,
Julia P. Wozniak, Univ of Iowa, Iowa City, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Hydraulic Engineering

Abstract:

A steam-tube dispersion model has been adapted to real-time simulation of heat dispersion in a 7-mile reach of the Des Plaines River below Joliet Power Station. Direct feedback control to comply with environmental temperature standards is not possible because the control point is located 7 miles downstram of the Station. A compliance strategy based on real-time simulation is being developed to identify the amount and scheduling of Station derating required to respect the compliance standard.

Subject Headings: Power plants | Thermal analysis | Rivers and streams | Hydro power | Hydration | Temperature effects | Electric power

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