Artificial cooling of the Columbia River by dam regulation: Part 1

Technical Report · Mon May 25 04:00:00 EDT 1959

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10175019· OSTI ID:10175019

Kramer, H A

In early July 1958, it appeared that Columbia River temperatures at HAPO would be near 24--50{degree}C by the end of August. River temperatures were averaging 40 to 50{degree}C above 1957 figures and were 3{degree} to 4{degree} above the ten year highs. It seemed desirable to examine the problem to determine if any corrective measure could be taken, since it was apparent that production losses were imminent. The large storage of cold water behind Grand Coulee Dam, normally untapped, was a source of possible relief. A plan for use was proposed for the peak high temperature period and agreed to by the Bureau of Reclamation.

• Research Organization: General Electric Co., Richland, WA (United States). Hanford Atomic Products Operation
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 10175019
• Report Number(s): HW--60285-Pt.1; ON: DE94016943
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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