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Design of optimum aquifer reservoirs for CAES power plants

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OSTI ID:6648912
The design of aquifer reservoirs for CAES applications involves the specification of a number of design variables and requires satisfaction of several constraints imposed by geological, aboveground machinery and utility load considerations. Because of the complexity, a significant potential exists for economic optimization. The paper sets forth a comprehensive framework for the design and optimization process which is based on a particularly advantageous decoupling of the CAES system; attention is focused on the aquifer reservoir, air distribution system and compression system. The state-of-the-art of the required technical information is discussed, and aspects needing further attention are noted.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
6648912
Report Number(s):
CONF-780599-5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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