Citation
Abstract
This article summarizes the results reached by the DSN Engineering Section and private consultants in the review of the initial plan of the Goldstone Energy Project. The main objectives were in the areas of energy conservation and the application of solardriven systems for power and hydrogen generation. This summary will provide background data for management planning decisions both to the DSN Engineering Section and other organizations planning a similar program. The review showed that an add-on solar driven absorption refrigeration unit with its associated changes to the existing system was not cost-effective, having a payback period of 29 years. Similar economically unattractive results were found for both a solar-hydrogen and a wind-hydrogen generation plant. However, cutting the hydrogen generation linkage from this plant improved its economic feasibility.
Details
- Volume
- 42-38
- Published
- April 15, 1977
- Pages
- 120–140
- File Size
- 1.7 MB