Dual Purpose Nuclear Power Plants for Military Installations,

Abstract

The authors have found evidence that the nuclear total energy system is technically feasible and capable of economically serving the utility needs of military installations. The recovery of thermal energy from a direct-cycle high-temperature gas-cooled reactor would result in significant reductions in thermal emissions and air pollution and aid in the conservation of fossil-fuel resources. Provision of electricity and thermal energy from a nuclear energy center should be considered for total energy systems in appropriately sized urban communities. This concept will accrue the greatest benefits in areas where air quality degradation is to be kept to a minimum and where dependable fuel supply must be guaranteed.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA026141

Entities

People

  • Anthony V. Nida
  • Gary S. Stewart

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Pollution
  • Communities
  • Degradation
  • Electricity
  • Emission
  • Energy
  • Energy Systems
  • Fossil Fuels
  • Gas Cooled Reactors
  • High Temperature
  • Nuclear Energy
  • Nuclear Power Plants
  • Nuclear Reactors
  • Recovery

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Economics
  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.