Characterization of alternative electric generation technologies for the SPS comparative assessment: volume 1, summary of central-station technologies
A major element of the SPS Concept Development and Evaluation Program is the characterization and comparative analysis of future terrestrial-based alternatives to SPS. A significant portion of this effort is the selection and characterization of six terrestrial central station electric generation systems that may be viable alternatives to SPS in the year 2000 and beyond. The objective of this report is to complete and document the physical and cost characterizations of six electric generation technologies of designated capacity. The technologies selected for the detailed characterization were: (1) solar technology: (a) terrestrial photovoltaic (200 MWe); (2) coal technologies: (a) conventional high sulfur coal combustion with advanced flue gas desulfurization (1250 MWe), and (b) open cycle gas turbine combined cycle plant with low Btu gasifier (1250 MWe); and (3) nuclear technologies: (a) conventional light water reactor (1250 MWe), (b) liquid metal fast breeder reactor (1250 MWe), and (c) magnetic fusion reactor (1320 MWe). A brief technical summary of each power plant design is given. (WHK)
- Research Organization:
- TRW Energy Systems Planning Div., McLean, VA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31-109-ENG-38
- OSTI ID:
- 6884982
- Report Number(s):
- ANL/EES-TM-121(Vol.1)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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