California's aqueduct offers peaking power to Los Angeles
Journal Article
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· Energy Int.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7092283
The half-completed Castaic hydroelectric project in California combines an innovative system for generating environmentally clean power from energy recovered when water is pumped over the mountains. The system is designed to provide a peak energy source that doesn't interfere with the water supply. Interconnections with other power plants are expected to insure cheap pumping energy. The project, located on the California aquaduct at Pyramid Lake and Castaic Lake on either side of the Tehachapi Mountains, is managed by three utility companies. An abnormally dry climate has prevented the system from operating as planned. Specifications of the project design include construction details, earthquake precautions, and a description of the pumps, turbines, and generators. (DCK)
- OSTI ID:
- 7092283
- Journal Information:
- Energy Int.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Int.; (United States) Vol. 14:7; ISSN ENEIB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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