Open-cycle systems performance analysis programming guide
The Open-Cycle OTEC Systems Performance Analysis Program is an algorithm programmed on SERI's CDC Cyber 170/720 computer to predict the performance of a Claude-cycle, open-cycle OTEC plant. The algorithm models the Claude-cycle system as consisting of an evaporator, a turbine, a condenser, deaerators, a condenser gas exhaust, a cold water pipe and cold and warm seawater pumps. Each component is a separate subroutine in the main program. A description is given of how to write Fortran subroutines to fit into the main program for the components of the OTEC plant. An explanation is provided of how to use the algorithm. The main program and existing component subroutines are described. Appropriate common blocks and input and output variables are listed. Preprogrammed thermodynamic property functions for steam, fresh water, and seawater are described.
- Research Organization:
- Solar Energy Research Inst., Golden, CO (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-77CH00178
- OSTI ID:
- 5353666
- Report Number(s):
- SERI/TR-631-1147; ON: DE82005696
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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