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PNL 7107 UC 202; Report; October 1989.
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Thermal Energy Storage for Power Generation SUMMARY Studies strongly indicate that the United States will face widespread electrical power constraints in the 1990s, with most regions of the country experiencing capacity shortages by the year 2000. In many cases, the demand for increased
Thermal Energy Storage for Power Generation SUMMARY Studies strongly indicate that the United States will face widespread electrical power constraints in the 1990s, with most regions of the country experiencing capacity shortages by the year 2000. In many cases, the demand for increased
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power will occur during intermediate and peak demand periods. Much of this demand is expected to be met by oil-and natural gas-fired Brayton cycle turbines and combined-cycle plants. While natural gas is currently plentiful and reasonably priced, the availability of an economical long-term coal-fired option for peak and intermediate load power generation will give electric power utilities an option in case either the availability or cost of natural gas should deteriorate. Show Less