Accession Number:

ADA017390

Title:

Simulation Factors Involved in Ocean Thermal Power Plants.

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

NAVAL ACADEMY ANNAPOLIS MD

Personal Author(s):

• Wegner,Brian J.
• Nelson,Martin E.

Report Date:

1975-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

20.0

Abstract:

The parameters which control the diffusion of heat from an ocean sited nuclear power plant are studied. This problem is sometimes referred to as the thermal plume problem. Dimensional analysis is applied to identify dimensionless groups which are involved in the diffusion of heat from the ocean sited plant.

Descriptors:

• *Nuclear power plants
• *Ocean environments
• *Thermal diffusion
• *Thermal pollution
• Plumes
• Heat transfer
• Heat loss
• Mathematical models

Subject Categories:

• Physical and Dynamic Oceanography
• Nuclear Power Plants and Fission Reactor Engineering
• Water Pollution and Control

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE