Infestation of Monroe Power Plant by the zebra mussel (dreissena polymorpha)

Conference · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 UTC 1990 · Proceedings of the American Power Conference; (United States)

OSTI ID:6368446

Kovalak, W P; Longton, G D; Smithee, R D ^[1]

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1. Detroit Edison Co., MI (United States)

This paper reports that since introduction into the lower Great Lakes, the density of zebra mussels at Monroe Power Plant in western Lake Erie has increased dramatically. In fall 1988 densities in the intake canal were less than 50 per sq. meter but increased to over 700,000 per sq meter by fall 1989. Intake structures and associated equipment are covered by a layer of mussels 5-8 cm thick. High densities have fouled trash bars, main steam condensors, heat exchangers and low pressure service water systems. Blockage of main stream condensors is 10-20 percent with most of blockage caused by druses (clusters) that slough from intake structures. To minimize operational problems, hydroblasting has been used to remove mussels from the most vulnerable components.

• OSTI ID: 6368446
• Report Number(s): CONF-9004133--
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proceedings of the American Power Conference; (United States) Journal Volume: 52
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ANIMALS
AQUATIC ORGANISMS
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MUSSELS
PIPES
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VAPOR CONDENSERS
WATER POLLUTION