Comparative water scarcity footprint study of two nuclear power plants

Ansorge, Libor; Dlabal, Jiří

doi:10.22630/pniks.2017.26.4.47

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“…The electricity production represents the operation of nuclear power plant that require a lot of water for its cooling system. The primary contribution of dissipated water value is the water losses from the cooling system of NPP [53]. In order to meet the energy demand, the construction of power plant should consider the water system that caused potential impact due to water production/requirement [54].…”

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Comparative assessment of the environmental impact of nuclear power plant technology using life cycle assessment approach: A review

Pratiwi,

Nasruddin,

Sasongko

2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Nuclear power plants (NPP) are being considered as an alternative energy that could reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, there are various challenges that need to be addressed regarding the variation of current nuclear technology such as environmental impact issues. To ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of nuclear power plants technology, a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach can be used to study the environmental impacts of the nuclear power plant. LCA is a method for evaluating the environmental impact of a product or process from start to finish. By conducting a preliminary LCA study of each Nuclear Power Plant technologies, the environmental impacts of the stages of construction, operation, and management of radioactive waste can be understood. This study can also help compare the environmental impacts of nuclear power plants with other energy technologies. This preliminary study will review the environmental impact from pressurized water reactor, boiling water reactor, molten salt reactor, and compare with conventional coal power plant to provide compact summary of the technology. The results of the LCA study can help identify areas that require more attention in the development of nuclear power plants in Indonesia.

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Section: Environmental Impact Results Of Nppmentioning

confidence: 99%

Comparative assessment of the environmental impact of nuclear power plant technology using life cycle assessment approach: A review

Pratiwi,

Nasruddin,

Sasongko

2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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“…Reclaimed water is a vital resource that can be used in the agriculture and industrial sectors, and 75.28% of Kuwait agrees (Jasem and Madzikanda, 2012). Several studies have examined the link between the socio-demographic characteristics of individuals and recycled water (Marks et al, 2006;Menegaki et al, 2007;Dolnicar et al, 2011;Ansorge and Dlabal, 2017). The most common factor that has been identified as related to the level of acceptance of recycled water is the education level of the individuals.…”

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A detailed perspective of water resource management in a dry and water scarce country: The case in Kuwait

Tariq

Alotaibi

Weththasinghe

et al. 2022

Front. Environ. Sci.

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Kuwait is an arid country with one of the world’s highest consumption rates per capita. It suffers from severe water scarcity. Annual national expenditure on direct water supply and distribution in Kuwait is substantial, which is a burden on the country’s economy. The nation’s dependency on imported food due to water scarcity is also considered a primary political and security concern. These conditions call for much more efficient use and management of water in Kuwait. This study aims to undertake an extensive analysis of the country’s water resources and review current management strategies for better planning and management. The main sources of freshwater in Kuwait are seawater desalination, brackish groundwater, and recycling wastewater. Seawater desalination is the primary source that produces 61% of freshwater for drinking, agriculture, and other water-dependent industries. Other water management measures related to rainfall drainage systems and water supply networks are also employed to better utilize scarce water. Multiple government organizations that enforce several legal frameworks oversee long-term and acute water-related issues. Regional neighbors also face similar climatic conditions to Kuwait and suffer from water scarcity and associated food shortages. Water conservation and cultivating water-efficient crops have been identified as effective measures to overcome this issue. However, due to the small size and dry arid climate in Kuwait, its future is challenging. It must invest in modern, innovative, and effective solutions to preserve the sustainability of its freshwater resources.

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“…If we compare Vranov with the Dalešice Pumped-Storage Hydroelectric Power Station, which lies about 50 km away, Dalešice is found to be more than 20 times efficient. It supplies more than 530,000 MW h of electricity into the network annually (Ansorge, Dlabal, 2017). However, a cancellation of the Vranov hydroelectric power plant cannot be assumed, but upon repeating events from 2015 and 2019, upon increasing the impact of the water supply segment, with pressure from the Podyjí National Park and the PMO company, which has declared the priority of the water supply use in the case of an extreme hy-drological situation, it is possible to expect a change in operation and management rules of the power plant in the following years.…”

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Evaluation of the Vranov Reservoir Functions

Oppeltová

Priehoda

2022

Ekológia (Bratislava)

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Study area – Vranov reservoir on the river Dyje lies in the South Moravian region in the Czech Republic. A multipurpose reservoir, Vranov, is a significant hydraulic structure whose primary purpose is water retention, including managing flood conditions. The reservoir itself and its surroundings are intensively used for recreation, and a hydroelectric power station has also been built there. In 1982, the reservoir began to be used as a source of drinking water. The objective of this study is to elaborate hydrological data – daily total precipitation and daily surface runoff – from 1981 to 2019, evaluate the influence of the Vranov water work, focusing on the hydrological extremes, and evaluate individual functions of this reservoir. The results showed an increase in the number of days of hydrological drought. The influence of the dam as a flood protection element is significant – in summer 2006, a peak of flow rate value of 551 m3 s−1 was transformed to 234 m3 s−1. The reservoir itself and its catchment area have multipurpose usage. Problems may arise in connection with extreme hydrological events when the reservoir cannot perform all its functions at the same time as it does at normal water levels and runoffs. Whether in times of flood or drought, it is necessary to resort to emergency manipulation of the reservoir and choose which of the purposes of the reservoir will be primary at that time.

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Comparative water scarcity footprint study of two nuclear power plants

Cited by 4 publications

References 7 publications

Comparative assessment of the environmental impact of nuclear power plant technology using life cycle assessment approach: A review

Comparative assessment of the environmental impact of nuclear power plant technology using life cycle assessment approach: A review

A detailed perspective of water resource management in a dry and water scarce country: The case in Kuwait

Evaluation of the Vranov Reservoir Functions

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