3.1 Water Temperature

Water temperature is a physical property of water indicating its relative hotness or coldness. More specifically, it is the measure of the thermal energy produced by the vibrations of water molecules. Inputs such as solar radiation increase the kinetic energy of the molecular vibrations, thereby increasing the temperature. The Celsius scale with units of degrees […]

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Managing Plant Discharge Temperatures

Southern Illinois Power Cooperative

To monitor the reservoir’s water conditions in real time, managers at the plant have deployed a data buoy. The buoy is equipped with temperature sensors and telemetry to let engineers know when conditions change so that they can adjust plant operations accordingly.

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