Browsing MIT Energy Laboratory by Subject "Thermal pollution of rivers, lakes, etc."
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Coupled near and far field thermal plume analysis using finite element techniques
(Cambridge, Mass. : Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Energy Laboratory, 1981, 1981)The use of the open cycle cooling process for thermal power plants requires significant effluent discharges into aquatic environments. Both engineering and environmental considerations require accurate prediction of resulting ... -
Economic implications of open versus closed cycle cooling for new steam electric power plants : a national and regional survey
(MIT Energy Laboratory, 1979-09)Current and anticipated thermal pollution regulations will prevent many new steam electric power plants from operating with once-through cooling. Alternative cooling systems acceptable from an environmental view fail ... -
The effect of natural water temperature variation on the monitoring and regulation of thermal discharge impacts : the role of predictive natural temperature models
(Cambridge, Mass. : Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Energy Laboratory, 1981, 1981)Pollution control policies have been an outgrowth of increased awareness that measures must be taken to handle the increasing amounts of wastes and by-products of human activity. A particular problem in the policies is how ... -
Near field performance of staged diffusers in shallow water
(MIT Energy Laboratory, 1979-04)Submerged diffusers are commonly used to dilute condenser cooling water from coastal power plants. A staged diffuser, in which the diffuser centerline is perpendicular to shore and the nozzles are direc- ted essentially ... -
Operational issues involving use of supplementary cooling towers to meet stream temperature standards with application to the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
(MIT Energy Laboratory, 1979-01)A mixed mode cooling system is one which operates in either the open, closed, or helper (once-through but with the use of the cooling towers) modes. Such systems may be particularly economical where the need for ...