Advanced pumped storage hydroelectric power may reduce NO{sub x} and VOC emissions

Journal Article · Mon May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1995 · Air Pollution Consultant

OSTI ID:159655

As a severe ozone nonattainment area, the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area faces the difficult challange of reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides (NO{sub x}) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), the primary precursors of ground-level ozone. An ambitious, $$2.4 billion undertaking, known as the Mt. Hope project, may help the metropolitan area - and the entire Mid-Atlantic Ozone Transport Region (OTR) - attain ozone compliance. The project includes a new 2,000-MW electricity storage facility, which would allow thermal power plants in the region to run more efficiently and reduce NO{sub x} and VOC emissions, especially at times of critical ozone levels. The Mt. Hope project is the subject of a recent study that analyzed, potential reductions in ozone precursors from project implementation. According to the study, NO{sub x} emissions could be reduced by up to 50 tons per day and $$91 million per year could potentially be saved if the project is implemented. Advanced pumped storage (APS) improves significantly on the conventional method. The Mt. Hope project, for example, is expected to consume only 22% more electricity than it generates. APS facilities are designed to switch from power-receiving to power-generating modes frequently in response to demand - up to 20 times a day in the Mt. Hope design. 1 ref., 1 fig.

• OSTI ID: 159655
• Journal Information: Air Pollution Consultant, Journal Name: Air Pollution Consultant Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 5; ISSN 1058-6628; ISSN APOCEH
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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13 HYDRO ENERGY
20 FOSSIL-FUELED POWER PLANTS
25 ENERGY STORAGE
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AIR POLLUTION ABATEMENT
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ENERGY STORAGE
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
NITROGEN OXIDES
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OZONE
PUMPED STORAGE
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