Published 1987 | Version v1
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Superconducting magnetic energy storage for electric utility load leveling: A study of cost vs. stored energy

  • 1. Bechtel National, Inc., San Francisco (USA)

Description

Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES) is a promising technology for electric utility load leveling. This paper presents the results of a study to establish the capital cost of SMES as a function of stored energy. Energy-related coil cost and total installed plant cost are given for construction in nominal soil and in competent rock. Economic comparisons are made between SMES and other storage technologies and peaking gas turbines. SMES is projected to be competitive at stored energies as low as 1000 MWh

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
Illinois Institute of Technology.
Imprint Place
Chicago, IL (USA)
Imprint Title
Proceedings of the American power conference: Volume 49
Journal Page Range
p. 207-212.

Conference

Title
49. annual American power conference.
Dates
27-29 Apr 1987.
Place
Chicago, IL (USA).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
19074661
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
CAPITALIZED COST; COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS; COMPETITION; ECONOMICS; ELECTRIC COILS; ELECTRIC UTILITIES; SUPERCONDUCTIVE ENERGY STORAGE
Descriptors DEC
COST; ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT; ENERGY STORAGE; EQUIPMENT; EVALUATION; PUBLIC UTILITIES; STORAGE