Research Article
Nov 1981
Heated Discharge in an Estuary: Case Study
Publication: Journal of the Hydraulics Division
Volume 107, Issue 11
Abstract
Two physical model studies were conducted to evaluate the thermal patterns produced in the Hudson River by the condenser cooling water discharge from the Indian Point Nuclear Generating Station. Model similitude criteria are developed and applied to the Indian Point site to determine model scale ratios. Model construction, verification, and operation techniques are described. Typical results show surface temperature rise patterns near the plant discharge and within a 15 mile reach of the river. Sensitivity of thermal patterns to variations in freshwater runoff, plant load, and discharge structure geometry are illustrated. Model results are evaluated with respect to scale effects, and limitations due to inability to simulate certain phenomena occurring in the field. Model results are compared to an extensive field survey program and one-dimensional time averaged mathematical model.
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Journal of the Hydraulics Division
Volume 107 • Issue 11 • November 1981
Pages: 1371 - 1406
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© 1981 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Nov 1981
Published online: Feb 3, 2021
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James B. Nystrom
Lead Research Engr., Alden Research Lab., and Instr., Mech. Engrg., Worcester Polytechnic Inst., Holden, Mass.
Han C. Moy
Senior Engr., Mech. Engrg. Dept., Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc., New York, N.Y.
George E. Hecker, M.ASCE
Dir., Alden Research Lab., and Assoc. Prof., Civ. Engrg., Worcester Polytechnic Inst., Holden, Mass.
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