Cooling Water Supply Disposal in Coastal Aquifer
Publication: Journal of Energy Engineering
Volume 109, Issue 2
Abstract
A general numerical model for the analysis of coupled fluid flow, thermal and mass transport in porous media was applied to assess feasibility of simultaneous cooling water supply and effluent disposal by wells. Hydraulic conductivities were calibrated using groundwater heads and flux data. Existing conditions, a Ghyben‐Herzberg lens in dynamic equilibrium, were modeled, and served as initial conditions for subsequent analysis. Various injection and supply well configurations were modeled and feasible configurations were identified. A number of conclusions were developed regarding flow velocities, cross‐circulation flow, hydraulic interchange with the adjacent ocean, heat removal mechanisms, effects on the fresh water lens, and ocean bottom heating.
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Journal of Energy Engineering
Volume 109 • Issue 2 • June 1983
Pages: 88 - 102
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Copyright © 1983 ASCE.
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Published online: Jun 1, 1983
Published in print: Jun 1983
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