Characterization of alternative electric generation technologies for the SPS comparative assessment: volume 2, central-station technologies

Technical Report · Fri Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6661255· OSTI ID:6661255

The SPS Concept Development and Evaluation Program includes a comparative assessment. An early first step in the assessment process is the selection and characterization of alternative technologies. This document describes the cost and performance (i.e., technical and environmental) characteristics of six central station energy alternatives: (1) conventional coal-fired powerplant; (2) conventional light water reactor (LWR); (3) combined cycle powerplant with low-Btu gasifiers; (4) liquid metal fast breeder reactor (LMFBR); (5) photovoltaic system without storage; and (6) fusion reactor.

• Research Organization: TRW Energy Systems Planning Div., McLean, VA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31-109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 6661255
• Report Number(s): ANL/EES-TM-121(Vol.2); TRN: 81-003816
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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