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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Kargari, Nargess
• Mastouri, Reza

Titel

Effect of nuclear power on CO sub(2) emission from power plant sector in Iran

Ist Teil von

• Environmental science and pollution research international, 2011-01, Vol.18 (1), p.116-122

Erscheinungsjahr

2011

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SpringerLink (Online service)

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• Introduction: It is predicted that demand for electricity in Islamic Republic of Iran will continue to increase dramatically in the future due to the rapid pace of economic development leading to construction of new power plants. At the present time, most of electricity is generated by burning fossil fuels which result in emission of great deal of pollutants and greenhouse gases (GHG) such as SO sub(2), NO sub(x), and CO sub(2). The power industry is the largest contributor to these emissions. Due to minimal emission of GHG by renewable and nuclear power plants, they are most suitable replacements for the fossil-fueled power plants. However, the nuclear power plants are more suitable than renewable power plants in providing baseload electricity. The Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, the only nuclear power plant of Iran, is expected to start operation in 2010. This paper attempts to interpret the role of Bushehr nuclear power plant (BNPP) in CO sub(2) emission trend of power plant sector in Iran. Materials and methods: In order to calculate CO sub(2) emissions from power plants, National CO sub(2) coefficients have been used. The National CO sub(2) emission coefficients are according to different fuels (natural gas, fuels gas, fuel oil). Results and Discussion: By operating Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in 2010, nominal capacity of electricity generation in Iran will increase by about 1,000 MW, which increases the electricity generation by almost 7,000 MWh/year (it is calculated according to availability factor and nominal capacity of BNPP). Conclusions: Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant will decrease the CO sub(2) emission in Iran power sector, by about 3% in 2010.