Climate variability and water security for power generation

Adam M. Wyatt; Stewart Franks

Climate variability and water security for power generation

Adam M. Wyatt^*, Stewart Franks

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Mechanical and Construction Engineering Department

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Abstract

A reliable supply of fresh water is a critical component of coal fired power generation. During periods when water supplies are reduced, power generation may be limited, with obvious impacts on power consumers. Using the reconstructed historical streamflow series contained in the IQQM water allocation model, and simple water balance modelling, the water supply security of the Bayswater Power Station in the Hunter Valley, Australia, is assessed. The study revealed that the supply of water to the Bayswater Power Station is sensitive to extended dry periods, with some historical periods experiencing water shortfalls so severe that the station would be shut down without alternative water supplies.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Hydro-Climatology
Subtitle of host publication	Variability and Change
Pages	233-238
Number of pages	6
Volume	344
Publication status	Published - 25 Nov 2011
Event	Hydro-climatology - Variability and Change Symposium, part of the 25th International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics General Assembly, IUGG 2011 - Melbourne, VIC, Australia Duration: 28 Jun 2011 → 7 Jul 2011

Conference

Conference	Hydro-climatology - Variability and Change Symposium, part of the 25th International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics General Assembly, IUGG 2011
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Melbourne, VIC
Period	28/06/11 → 7/07/11

Keywords

Australia
Climate variability
Hunter Valley
IQQM
Water balance modelling
Water supply security

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