Characterize and explore potential sites and prepare research and development plan (site investigation study). Final draft. Task 2. Milestone report
A specific research and development plan to investigate the behavior and suitability of aquifers as compressed air energy storage (CAES) sites is presented. The proposed effort will evaluate present uncertainties in the performance of the underground energy storage subsystem and its impact on above ground plant design and cost. The project is planned to provide the utility industry with a quantitative basis for confidence that financial commitment to a demonstration plant and subsequent expansion is justified and poses acceptable risks. Activities in Phase II of a 5-phase overall CAES development program are reported. Information is included on the development of field testing specifications and schedules; selection of specific site for the conceptual design; development plan and schedule for the media site; development of analytical models of aquifer airflow; and well drilling requirements. As a result of these studies 14 sites in Illinois and Indiana were evaluated, 7 were ranked for suitability for CAES, and 4 were selected for possible use in the field testing program. Test procedures, the mathematical models and drilling requirments were developed. (LCL)
- Research Organization:
- Sargent and Lundy, Chicago, IL (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-78ET29232
- OSTI ID:
- 6748778
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ET/29232-T1(Vol.3)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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