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Ocean energy systems

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5234370
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is engaged in developing ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) systems that are to provide synthetic fuels or an energy intensive product such as ammonia or aluminum. The work also includes assessment and design concepts for hybrid plants, such as geothermal-OTEC plants. The laboratory also has a technical advisory role with respect to DOE/DOET's management of the preliminary design activity of an industry team headed by Ocean Thermal Corporation that is designing an OTEC pilot plant that could be built in shallow water off the shore of Oahu, Hawaii. In addition, the Laboratory is now taking part in a program to evaluate and test the pneumatic wave energy conversion system, an ocean energy device consisting of a turbine that is air driven as a result of wave action in a chamber.
Research Organization:
Johns Hopkins Univ., Laurel, MD (USA). Applied Physics Lab.
OSTI ID:
5234370
Report Number(s):
N-85-20564; PB-85-110856; JHU/APL-OQR-84-1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English