Multifarious power plant water intake structure (MWIS). A design concept to reduce the environmental effects of cooling water intake structures. Final report

Technical Report · Thu Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1976

OSTI ID:7312411

Chezar, B

The design for the Multifarious Power Plant Water Intake Structure (MWIS) was developed to reduce the entrainment and impingement of aquatic organisms in water intakes requiring large volumes of cooling water. Its uniqueness is based upon the operation of the system relating to the concentration, distribution and behavior of aquatic organisms. The principals design features are horizontal traveling screens which move in the direction and speed of the ambient water flow, three alternate levels of water withdrawal and adjustable louvers in front of the intake structure. Each component of the MWIS design is analyzed as to its effectiveness in reducing the environmental effects of operation. Results indicate a significant improvement over existing intake structures.

• Research Organization: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, New York (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7312411
• Report Number(s): PB-257201; NYSERDA-75/06
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COOLING SYSTEMS
DESIGN
ENTRAINMENT
IMPINGEMENT
INTAKE STRUCTURES
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
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