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Analysis of Water-Energy Issues for Nuclear Power with Industry Perspective, INL/RPT-23-73058271590This report includes analysis of water-related topics that affect the continued operation of the existing U.S. commercial nuclear fleet including (1) An evaluation of water consumption and withdrawal reporting methods noting inconsistencies between modeling and reporting approaches; influence of plant-level cooling water system type and capacity; and impact of local conditions including plant age, system performance amongst other factors. (2) A discussion on water supply-related issues impacting power generation including the lack of water available for cooling, higher-than-anticipated water intake temperatures, and high water-discharge temperature; acknowledging that despite the variations in magnitude, frequency, and duration of extreme weather events, response has been effective due in part to safety requirements that avoid environmental damage.12/8/2023 8:07:06 PMINL/RPT-23-75383 Revision 0 Light Water Reactor Sustainability Program Analysis of Water-Energy Issues for Nuclear Power with Industry Perspective December 2023 U.S. Department 12https://lwrs.inl.gov/Systems Analysis and Emerging Issues/Forms/AllItems.aspxpdfFalsepdf2023-12-08T07:00:00Z
Factors Affecting Hiring and Retaining the Nuclear Workforce, Revision 1, August 2023.124486As identified by the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), the United States (U.S.). nuclear energy industry faces significant challenges in attracting and retaining the required levels of qualified workers to meet the current as well as future needs of the industry.10/3/2023 3:15:45 PMPrepared for the Idaho National Laboratory Page 2 of 82 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY As identified by the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), the United States (U.S.). nuclear energy industry 26https://lwrs.inl.gov/Systems Analysis and Emerging Issues/Forms/AllItems.aspxpdfFalsepdf2023-08-02T06:00:00Z
Updated Assessment of Water-Energy Issues for Nuclear Power, INL/RPT-23-73058271350This report provides a brief update on the water-energy nexus challenges facing the U.S. commercial industry since the 2010 report titled “Cooling Water Issues and Opportunities at the U.S. Nuclear Power Plants”.7/26/2023 1:24:28 PMINL/RPT-23-73058 Light Water Reactor Sustainability Program Updated Assessment of WaterEnergy Issues for Nuclear Power July 2023 U.S. Department of Energy Office of 58https://lwrs.inl.gov/Systems Analysis and Emerging Issues/Forms/AllItems.aspxpdfFalsepdf2023-07-26T06:00:00Z
Evaluation of Non-electric Market Options for a Light-water Reactor in the Midwest, INL/EXT-19-55090, August, 201955603This report addresses new market opportunities for nuclear energy at a time when existing light-water reactors (LWRs) are experiencing diminishing revenues in the electricity market. This initial technical/economic assessment indicates LWR hybrid operations can increase the revenue of LWR power-generation stations. 10/10/2019 5:47:50 PMU.S. Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy This information was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the U.S. Government At a minimum, this requires a 439https://lwrs.inl.gov/Systems Analysis and Emerging Issues/Forms/AllItems.aspxpdfFalsepdf2019-10-10T06:00:00Z
Economic and Market Challenges Facing the U.S. Nuclear Commercial Fleet - Cost and Revenue Study55602Economic and Market Challenges Facing the U.S. Nuclear Commercial Fleet - Cost and Revenue Study, INL/EXT-17-42944, R. Szilard, P. Sharp, E. Kee, E. Davis, E. Grecheck, September 2017.10/11/2017 1:50:49 PMDISCLAIMER This information was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the U.S. Government Neither the U.S. Government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their 1323https://lwrs.inl.gov/Systems Analysis and Emerging Issues/Forms/AllItems.aspxpdfFalsepdf2017-09-18T06:00:00Z
Cooling Water Issues & Opportunities at U.S. Nuclear Power Plants, INL/EXT-10-20208, Revision 1, December 2010.55601Cooling Water Issues & Opportunities at U.S. Nuclear Power Plants, G. Vine, INL/EXT-10-20208, Revision 1, December 2010.12/22/2010 4:31:51 PMA Report to the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy December 2010 INL/EXT-10-20208 Revision 1 ii iii COOLING WATER ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES AT U.S. NUCLEAR 465https://lwrs.inl.gov/Systems Analysis and Emerging Issues/Forms/AllItems.aspxpdfFalsepdf2010-12-01T07:00:00Z
Status and Outlook for Nuclear Energy in the US July 201055607Status and Outlook for Nuclear Energy in the US, NEI , July 2010.8/10/2010 7:09:44 PMJuly 2010 Status and Outlook for Nuclear Energy In the United States Executive Summary The U.S. nuclear power industry continues to make progress toward the 290https://lwrs.inl.gov/Systems Analysis and Emerging Issues/Forms/AllItems.aspxpdfFalsepdf2010-06-01T06:00:00Z
Running Dry at the Power Plant - EPRI Journal (Summer 2007)55606Running Dry at the Power Plant - EPRI Journal (Summer 2007).8/6/2007 6:57:12 PMThe Story in Brief Securing suffi cient supplies of fresh water for societal, industrial, and agricultural uses while protecting the natural environment is becoming increasingly 166https://lwrs.inl.gov/Systems Analysis and Emerging Issues/Forms/AllItems.aspxpdfFalsepdf2007-06-01T06:00:00Z