Use of Mine Pool Water for Power Plant Cooling.

Veil, J. A. ; Kupar, J. M. ; Puder, M. G.

Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee

关键词: Coal mines;    Power plant cooling;    Water sources;    Ground water;    Energy sources;   

RP-ID  :  PB2011103677

学科分类：工程和技术（综合）

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来源: National Technical Reports Library

【 摘 要 】

Water and energy production issues intersect in numerous ways. Water is produced along with oil and gas, water runs off of or accumulates in coal mines, and water is needed to operate steam electric power plants and hydropower generating facilities. However, water and energy are often not in the proper balance. For example, even if water is available in sufficient quantities, it may not have the physical and chemical characteristics suitable for energy or other uses. This report provides preliminary information about an opportunity to reuse an overabundant water source--ground water accumulated in underground coal mines--for cooling and process water in electric generating facilities.