Abstract
The hydraulic guidelines traditionally used in the design of large cooling water intake structures for power generation stations have taken some fundamental changes recently. These changes were brought about by the promulgation of the recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Phase I and Phase II final rules under Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) in 2004. The new rules affect both cooling water systems and intakes of existing power plants and proposed new plants. By requiring cooling water intakes to adopt the best technology available to protect all stages of aquatic life, the new 316(b) rules impose more stringent hydraulic requirements on the design of intake systems. The impact of the rules can be considerable, especially for large intake structures such as those serving power plants with a once-through cooling system. This paper summarizes the new requirements and assesses the changes on the hydraulic design criteria and design concepts of large cooling water intakes in the United States as driven by the Phase I and Phase II 316(b) rules. Background
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
