California's aqueduct offers peaking power to Los Angeles
The half-completed Castaic hydroelectric project in California combines an innovative system for generating environmentally clean power from energy recovered when water is pumped over the mountains. The system is designed to provide a peak energy source that doesn't interfere with the water supply. Interconnections with other power plants are expected to insure cheap pumping energy. The project, located on the California aquaduct at Pyramid Lake and Castaic Lake on either side of the Tehachapi Mountains, is managed by three utility companies. An abnormally dry climate has prevented the system from operating as planned. Specifications of the project design include construction details, earthquake precautions, and a description of the pumps, turbines, and generators. (DCK)
- OSTI ID:
- 7092283
- Journal Information:
- Energy Int.; (United States), Vol. 14:7
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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13 HYDRO ENERGY
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
PUMPED STORAGE POWER PLANTS
CONSTRUCTION
SPECIFICATIONS
CALIFORNIA
DAMS
DESIGN
ENERGY FACILITIES
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
POWER GENERATION
PUBLIC UTILITIES
PUMPS
TURBINES
WATER RESERVOIRS
WATER RESOURCES
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
NORTH AMERICA
POWER PLANTS
SURFACE WATERS
TURBOMACHINERY
USA
WESTERN REGION
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130600 - Hydro Energy- Environmental Aspects
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