Compressed Air Energy Storage preliminary design and site development program in an aquifer. Final report. Site selection study, Part 1

Technical Report · Fri Jul 31 04:00:00 EDT 1981

OSTI ID:5831470

Walke, W C

Volumes IIIa and IIIb of this report describe the methodology and results of work performed to achieve the following objectives of the Compessed Air Energy Storage (CAES) Preliminary Design and Site Development Program in an Aquifer: to identify and provide a preferred ranking for aquifer sites potentially capable of supporting a CAES facility; and to select a site for further study. The resolution of two other objectives that could not be completed as planned because of technical problems is briefly described. The study area that was investigated for possible aquifer storage sites comprises roughly the Illinois and Indiana portions of the geologic structure known as the Illinois Basin. Sites in Illinois and Indiana adjacent to the Illinois Basin that appeared suitable geologically were also investigated. Potential sites in this area were identified by the Illinois State Geological Survey (ISGS) and the Indiana Geological Survey (IGS).

• Research Organization: Public Service Co. of Indiana, Inc., Plainfield (USA); Sargent and Lundy, Chicago, IL (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-78ET29232
• OSTI ID: 5831470
• Report Number(s): DOE/ET/29232-T4-Vol.3a; ON: DE82000675
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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EVALUATION
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
GEOLOGY
GREAT LAKES REGION
ILLINOIS
INDIANA
NORTH AMERICA
PEAKING POWER PLANTS
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