Chalk Point cooling tower project: cooling tower effects on crops and soils. Post operational report No. 4. Final report, FY 1979

Technical Report · Sun Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1979

OSTI ID:6425749

Mulchi, C L; Wolf, D C; Armbruster, J A

The objective of the investigation was to examine the impact of saline aerosol emissions from the cooling tower at Chalk Point on crops and soils in the region. Dustfall, rainfall, crops and soils information obtained from a network of twelve research sites near the Chalk Point facility during the period April, 1973 through March, 1979 was presented and discussed. Also, summarized in the report are wind frequency results and power plant operational data for the study period. Dustfall particulate data suggested that the operation of Units 1 and 2 at or near design capability exceeded the capability of the emission control system to remove particulates from the stack gases. Dustfall sodium and chloride data show a slight shift in the ratio of Cl/Na since Unit 3 became operational; however, no significant changes in deposition rates for these elements were observed.

• Research Organization: Maryland Univ., College Park (USA). Water Resources Research Center
• OSTI ID: 6425749
• Report Number(s): PB-81-120867
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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