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OTEC mooring technology

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5148506
This report summarizes existing technology for mooring components which may be suitable for OTEC use. Due to the platform size, depth of water, and length of design life required for an operational OTEC plant, only large and high capacity mooring components were investigated. The report contains engineering, test, and manufacturer's data on wire rope, synthetic rope (nylon, polyester and Kevlar), anchors, deck fittings and machinery, and design concepts for tension leg platform mooring systems. A significant portion of the effort was directed to the assessment of synthetic rope technology and its application to moorings.
Research Organization:
Naval Civil Engineering Lab., Port Hueneme, CA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AI01-77ET20396
OSTI ID:
5148506
Report Number(s):
PB-83-221168; DOE/NOAA/OTEC-74; NOAA-83062036; ON: DE84002493
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English