Costlier, scarcer supplies dictate making thermal plants less thirsty

Journal Article · Tue Jan 15 04:00:00 EST 2008 · Power (New York)

OSTI ID:21084907

Wolfe, J R ^[1]

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1. Limno-Tech Inc. (United States)

The Energy Information Administration estimates that US thermoelectric generating capacity will grow from 709 GW in 2005 to 862 GW in 2030 to help meet annual demand of 2%. The makeup and cooling water needed by plants generating that increased capacity certainly won't be available from withdrawal sources, so plant developers and owners will have to apply water saving technologies plantwide. As is usually the case, conservation saves money as well as the environment. A brief economic analysis of some solutions to the water problem is included. 12 refs., 5 figs., 3 tabs.

• OSTI ID: 21084907
• Journal Information: Power (New York), Journal Name: Power (New York) Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 152; ISSN POWEAD; ISSN 0032-5929
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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