Water Resource Alternatives for Power Generation in Arizona
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Nuclear Engineering, University of Arizona, TucsonWater Resources Research Center, University of Arizona, Tucson
Issue Date
1974-04-20Keywords
Hydrology -- Arizona.Water resources development -- Arizona.
Hydrology -- Southwestern states.
Water resources development -- Southwestern states.
Water reuse
Water conservation
Electric power production
Nuclear powerplants
Cooling water
Water sources
Arizona
Water resources
Water management (applied)
Water supply
Water utilization
Water requirements
Hydroelectric power
Electric power
Efficiencies
Electric power demand
Industrial water
Potential water supply
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Arizona-Nevada Academy of ScienceAbstract
An examination of potential water sources for power plant cooling in Arizona is presented along with information pertinent to Arizona's future water needs relative to electrical usage growth. It has been projected that Arizona's peak electrical power demands in 1980 and 1990 will exceed that of 1970 by some 5000 megawatts and 16000 megawatts of electricity respectively. At present, the bulk of the electrical energy generated in the western states originates at hydroelectric installations. Utilization of nuclear reactors for power generation requires a larger amount of cooling water than is required for a comparable fossil-fueled plant. It is suggested that the utilization of reclaimed wastewater for cooling purposes is a viable and attractive alternative to groundwater pumpage from both economic and ecological standpoints. Savings arise from conservation of fuel normally required for well pumps, costs of well construction are not required, quantities of fresh water should be released for consumption by alternate users, and a previously unused resource would be effectively recycled.ISSN
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