Monthly Archives: August 2013
Paper: Tornado vs. Hurricane – Which Is More Detrimental to the Safety of U.S. Nuclear Power Plants
ABSTRACT Regulatory Guide 1.221, issued in 2011, describes new requirements for design basis hurricane winds in coastal regions of the United States. The motivation for the new guidance was a reduction in the regionalized design basis tornado wind speeds in … Continue reading
Paper: Wastewater from Carbon Capture – Special Considerations for Treatment
ABSTRACT Carbon capture systems (CCS) associated with fossil-fueled power generating facilities often employ a low-pH amine chemistry to remove carbon dioxide (CO2), which generates a wastewater that can present several concerns for treatment and discharge such as the presence … Continue reading
Paper: CFD Investigation of Natural Convection Heat Transfer in Horizontal Piping
ABSTRACT Many processes in power plants involve the storage and transfer of fluids including water in outdoor pipelines. Under extreme cold weather conditions, water can freeze if allowed to cool down to the freezing temperature. Installing insulation and maintaining adequate … Continue reading
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