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Artificial cooling of the Columbia River by dam regulation, 1962

Author
Kramer, H. A.
Published
United States : [publisher not identified], 1963.
[Oak Ridge, Tennessee] : [U.S. Atomic Energy Commission], 1963.
Physical Description
microfiche : negative ; 8 x 13 cm

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Summary
Grand Coulee Dam was used this year to reduce river temperatures at HAPO during the warm water period. Plans previously established in former years were used. River temperatures were held continuously at the best practicable minimal levels from August 1st through October 6th. The high river flows delayed the start until July 30th. A continuing low temperature proved to be the most beneficial. By-pass tubes were used to prevent spill of hot water over gates when needed. Generation loads were increased to give more cooling effect. Banks lake was carried at a high level and more irrigation pumping helped the program. Increased generation was the basic device used in cooling. Flash boards were used to reduce spill of hot surface water. Generation levels were increased July 30th. Twelve by-pass tubes were used to start the program. The number was decreased as total discharge dropped. Temperature reduction averaged 1.5{degrees}C for the active cooling period of 69 days. Resultant production gains totaled 15,723 MWD.
Report Numbers
HW-76887
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Collection
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission depository collection.
Note
DOE contract number: AC06-76RL01830
OSTI Identifier 142569
Research organization: General Electric Co., Richland, WA (United States). Hanford Atomic Products Operation.
Funding Information
Sponsored by USDOE, Washington, DC (United States).
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