Emerging Technologies Review: Water Reuse Systems for Cooling Tower Applications
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
This report explores the concept of water reuse systems for cooling tower water makeup, specifically focusing on the use of alternative water sources, and the viability of these systems for Air Force installations and operations. Cooling is a critical requirement for DAF operations, and alternative water supplies that enable cooling tower use during a disruption of utility-supplied water increase Air Force resilience. The components of a water reuse system for cooling towers include alternative water supplies, storage, treatment, and distribution in addition to the cooling tower itself. Alternative water sources are not derived from fresh surface water or groundwater and can provide a redundant water supply to utility supply or to fresh water produced on site.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 2325011
- Report Number(s):
- PNNL-34788
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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