Natural Thermal Regime of Chickamauga Reservoir in the Vicinity of Sequoyah Nuclear Plant

摘要

The natural regime of Chickamauga Reservoir in the vicinity of the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant prior to the operation of the plant was investigated. Historical records from permanent water temperature monitors defined the annual and diurnal temperature variations at specific positions in the reservoir near the plant. On-site boat surveys provided information relative to the diurnal cycle of the thermal structure and natural temperature variations of the reservoir during the spring and summer. The historical records of discharges from upstream and downstream hydro-electric plants revealed the range of monthly river flows and the duration of low river flows expected at the plant site. (ERA citation 09:038474)