The present study, performed in the framework of the EURODESAL Project (5th EU FWP), deals with the analysis of the "optimum" coupling of a PWR and of a HTGR plant with a thermal desalination plant, based on the Multiple Effects process. The reference reactors are the AP600 and the PWR900 as Pressurized reactors and the GT-MHR as Gas reactor. The calculations performed show that there are several technical solutions allowing to couple PWRs and GRs to a ME desalination plant. The optimization criteria concern the technical feasibility of the coupling, producing the maximum quantity of fresh water at the lower cost, without unacceptable reduction of the electrical power produced and without undue health hazard for population.
Thermal coupling of a nuclear reactor and a desalination plant to produce potable water and electricity / Caruso, Gianfranco; Ferroni, Luisa; Naviglio, Antonio. - STAMPA. - (2002), pp. 519-524. (Intervento presentato al convegno XX CONGRESSO NAZIONALE UIT tenutosi a Maratea (Potenza) nel 27-29/06/2002).
Thermal coupling of a nuclear reactor and a desalination plant to produce potable water and electricity
CARUSO, Gianfranco;FERRONI, Luisa;NAVIGLIO, Antonio
2002
Abstract
The present study, performed in the framework of the EURODESAL Project (5th EU FWP), deals with the analysis of the "optimum" coupling of a PWR and of a HTGR plant with a thermal desalination plant, based on the Multiple Effects process. The reference reactors are the AP600 and the PWR900 as Pressurized reactors and the GT-MHR as Gas reactor. The calculations performed show that there are several technical solutions allowing to couple PWRs and GRs to a ME desalination plant. The optimization criteria concern the technical feasibility of the coupling, producing the maximum quantity of fresh water at the lower cost, without unacceptable reduction of the electrical power produced and without undue health hazard for population.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
