Comparative evaluation of conventional and advanced generating technologies

Conference · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · Proc. Am. Power Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6643361

Loth, R A; Applegren, G H; Vejtasa, S A

This paper discusses the current status of the EPRI's technology evaluation procedure. The main objective of the comparative evaluation is to identify those electric generating technologies that are most likely to contribute to solving major problems of the electric utility industry. Topics considered include the characteristics of the evaluation procedure, evaluation criteria, an economic evaluation procedure, the intangibles analysis procedure, the intangibles rating scales, data requirements, and application of the evaluation procedure. Comparative evaluation of electric generating technologies is used at EPRI as an aid in setting RandD priorities and appropriate funding levels.

• Research Organization: Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA
• OSTI ID: 6643361
• Report Number(s): CONF-830446-
• Journal Information: Proc. Am. Power Conf.; (United States), Vol. 45; Conference: American Power conference, Chicago, IL, USA, 18 Apr 1983
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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