Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) cold water pipe three-dimensional design methodology. Executive summary

Technical Report · Tue Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982

OSTI ID:5148444

This report describes a computer program developed by TWR for use in performing three-dimensional dynamic analysis of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) cold water pipe (CWP) systems. The program, in FORTRAN IV-H language, was prepared in the time domain in order to permit the inclusion of non-linearities and other effects that cannot be included at all or can, at best, be approximated by frequency domain programs. These effects include velocity-squared drag, finite angles, parametric excitation, and out-of-roundness. Shear deformation and rotary inertia effects are also included. The detailed report is documented in two volumes: Volume I - Technical Manual and Volume II - Users Manual. Volume I presents the technical basis for the analytical formulation and solution procedure. Volume II gives a detailed description of the computer program and complete operating instructions. A brief synopsis of these detailed volumes is contained in the Executive Summary document. The source deck for the program has been delivered to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and is available from that agency. Access to the compiled (binary) deck for use on the CDC CYBERNET system is likewise available by arrangement with NOAA.

• Research Organization: TRW Systems and Energy, Redondo Beach, CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AI01-77ET20396
• OSTI ID: 5148444
• Report Number(s): PB-83-223560; DOE/NOAA/OTEC-100-S; ON: DE84002923
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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