Research Article
May 1973
Optimization of Circulating Water System
Authors: Radhe S. Gupta and Bruce R. WebberAuthor Affiliations
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Due to strict thermal standards, utilities are forced to look for efficient and economic methods of removing waste heat from steam electric generating plants. This paper presents a code for optimizing the circulating water system such that requirements imposed by state and federal authorities are not violated. Two large cooling towers, a 135-acre cooling pond and the circulating water system are coupled together. The major savings realized as a result of this code are: (1) a minimization of the number of operating circulating water pumps, circulating water booster pumps, and cooling water fans; (2) a maximization of (within limitations) the amount of heat rejected to the river; and (3) a minimization of unit heat rate consistent with existing conditions and limitations.
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Journal of the Power Division
Volume 99 • Issue 1 • May 1973
Pages: 235 - 247
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© 1973 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: May 1973
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Radhe S. Gupta
Master's Candidate, Worcester Polytechnic Inst., Worcester, Mass.
Bruce R. Webber
Computer Engr., Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp., Vernon, Vt.
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