User's manual for the BNW-II optimization code for dry/wet-cooled power plants

Technical Report · Mon May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1978

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6598628· OSTI ID:6598628

Braun, D J; Bamberger, J A; Braun, D J; Faletti, D W; Wiles, L E

The User's Manual describes how to operate BNW-II, a computer code developed by the Pacific Northwest Laboratory (PNL) as a part of its activities under the Department of Energy (DOE) Dry Cooling Enhancement Program. The computer program offers a comprehensive method of evaluating the cost savings potential of dry/wet-cooled heat rejection systems. Going beyond simple ''figure-of-merit'' cooling tower optimization, this method includes such items as the cost of annual replacement capacity, and the optimum split between plant scale-up and replacement capacity, as well as the purchase and operating costs of all major heat rejection components. Hence the BNW-II code is a useful tool for determining potential cost savings of new dry/wet surfaces, new piping, or other components as part of an optimized system for a dry/wet-cooled plant.

• Research Organization: Battelle Pacific Northwest Labs., Richland, WA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-06-1830
• OSTI ID: 6598628
• Report Number(s): PNL-2674(Vol.1); TRN: 78-019628
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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