Electric utility and cogeneration (Cogen) plants offer numerous possibilities for the reuse of water in both boiler and cooling systems. However, these plants have specific water quality requirements. Careful evaluation of potential sources of reuse water is needed and water treatment processes must be tailored to the site specific needs of a particular plant. These needs vary based on the design of the plant and often on the geographic location. This paper describes the water quality needs in electric utility and cogeneration facilities and the opportunities for reuse waters to fulfill these needs.

Subject
Vapor pressure, Water, Materials, Ions, Suspended solids, Reverse osmosis, Silica, Pretreatment, Water quality, Boilers, Cooling towers, Steam, Wastes
Keywords:
water reuse, wastewater reuse, reclaimed water, electric utility, cogeneration, water management
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1998
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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