The Electric Utility and Desalting Plant

The intent is to give a description of the elements of combination power and desalting plants and an insight into their economic characteristics. Descriptions of various turbine cycles proposed for large scale plants are given. A numerical example is worked out illustrating the most common approach to the allocation of production and fixed costs to the power and water producing facilities. A method for estimating the required heat input to the turbines for a set of desired production rates is given in the form of a nomograph. Although the principles outlined are generally applicable for any heat source, the numerical examples relate specifically to the pressurized water reactor as designed by Westinghouse.