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DOI | 10.1016/j.rser.2017.04.116 |
Exploring the use of deep level gold mines in South Africa for underground pumped hydroelectric energy storage schemes | |
Winde, Frank1; Kaiser, Friederike2; Erasmus, Ewald1 | |
通讯作者 | Kaiser, Friederike |
来源期刊 | RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
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ISSN | 1364-0321 |
出版年 | 2017 |
卷号 | 78页码:668-682 |
英文摘要 | This paper explores the viability of deep level gold mines in the Far West Rand (FWR) gold field, South Africa (SA), for underground pumped hydroelectric energy storage (UPHES). Ultra-deep, non-flooded shafts, extensive underground storage space, and abundance of water from an overlying karst aquifer make gold mines in the FWR exceptionally suitable for UPHES. With generating capacities ranging from 0.5 to over 1.5 Gigawatts per plant, UPHESs are not only of potential significance to local gold mines suffering from frequent power cuts, but also for closing the peak load shortfall of the national grid as well as for storing surplus energy from the rapidly growing renewable energy sector. Furthermore, UPHES systems are able to avert large future expenditure for post closure mine water management by preventing the flooding of mine voids in an ecologically and economically sustainable manner. Moreover, UPHES provides two of the most critical elements for a successful post-closure development of former mining towns: energy and water. It protects scarce water resources in the semi-arid region and generates peak-demand electricity. Using an example of a gold mine located in the water-rich part of the FWR, this study found that UPHES is both, technically feasible and economically viable. It is strongly recommended to conduct a more detailed follow-up study as a base for establishing the world’s first reference plant in SA. |
英文关键词 | Underground pumped hydroelectric energy storage Deep level gold mine Aquifer Karst |
类型 | Review |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | South Africa ; Germany |
收录类别 | SCI-E |
WOS记录号 | WOS:000407185900047 |
WOS关键词 | FAR-WEST RAND ; POST-CLOSURE DEVELOPMENT ; DOLOMITIC SPRINGS ; HYDRO STORAGE ; MINING AREAS ; POWER-PLANTS ; WIND POWER ; OPPORTUNITIES ; FUTURE ; THREATS |
WOS类目 | Green & Sustainable Science & Technology ; Energy & Fuels |
WOS研究方向 | Science & Technology - Other Topics ; Energy & Fuels |
资源类型 | 期刊论文 |
条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.177/qdio/handle/2XILL650/202011 |
作者单位 | 1.NWU VTC, Mine Water Re Search Grp, POB 1174, ZA-1900 Vanderbijlpark, South Africa; 2.Energy Res Ctr Lower Saxony, Stollen 19A, D-38640 Goslar, Germany |
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714 | Winde, Frank,Kaiser, Friederike,Erasmus, Ewald. Exploring the use of deep level gold mines in South Africa for underground pumped hydroelectric energy storage schemes[J],2017,78:668-682. |
APA | Winde, Frank,Kaiser, Friederike,&Erasmus, Ewald.(2017).Exploring the use of deep level gold mines in South Africa for underground pumped hydroelectric energy storage schemes.RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS,78,668-682. |
MLA | Winde, Frank,et al."Exploring the use of deep level gold mines in South Africa for underground pumped hydroelectric energy storage schemes".RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS 78(2017):668-682. |
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