estimated demand for one experiment island at full activity is now determined as follows:
200-Man camp at 0.5 KW per man
100 KW
Instrumentation utility
30_Kw
Current estimated maximum demand during experiment
130 KW
This requirement is also subject to additional engineering analysis as requirements are firmed up and designs prepared.
The table in the Reconnaissance
Report on estimated system demand is no longer of significance, since it has
been decided to provide an individual power plant serving each of these loads
rather than serving the entire system from one or two plants.
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Plate Noe 21 shows the present Power Demand Estimate and a portion of
the Load Cycle for all islands.
Type of Sources.
The Reconnaissance Report developed the fact that a
Diesel plant or Diesel plants would be the most economical solution to the
power source problem consistent with reliability (see Pages IV-82 to IV-8)).
Number, Location,and Capacity of Diesel Plants.
A modification of the
many plant schemes recommended on Page IV-107 has been adopted.
plan is shown on Plate 22.
The present
Both experiment island power and Photo Island
power will be voltage mcnitored at the firing control center during shot
periods.
One power plant will be provided on each of the three experiment islands
to serve the living quarters, the Timing Building, the Zero Tower, and the
Photo Tower.
Each plant will be housed in a permanent reinforced concrete
structure constructed partially below ground and protected on the side toward
the Zero Tower by earth revetments.
It will be located either at the camp
or between the camp and the Timing Building.
It is planned that each of
these experiment island power plants will consist of two 118 KW Diesel
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