Research Article
Jul 1975
Nuclear Power Plant Cooling System Selection
Abstract
A method of cost-effectiveness was used to identify the best cooling system for a 4,400-MW nuclear power plant. Three alternative cooling systems were analyzed: (1) Recirculating cooling pond, (2) recirculating spray channel, and (3) a combination of spray channel and cooling pond. Each of the three alternative cooling systems were evaluated and analyzed against a set of criteria to satisfy the goal of minimal environmental impact, least economic expenditure, and maximized cooling efficiency. Pitfalls of making a biased endorsement of a system were examined using a sensitivity analysis. The cost-effectiveness approach utilized in this study does not rely on weighting and ranking which are common practices of other approaches in evaluation of alternative systems. The pitfalls and fallacies of weighting and ranking are presented.
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Journal of the Power Division
Volume 101 • Issue 1 • July 1975
Pages: 55 - 67
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© 1975 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Jul 1975
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Stephen C. Ko, AM.ASCE
Head Siting Engr., Kaiser Engrs., Oakland, Calif.
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