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Title: Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) power system development: utilizing advanced high performance heat transfer techniques. Final technical progress report, August 1-December 11, 1978

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5697899· OSTI ID:5697899

The objectives of the program are: (1) development of a preliminary design for the full-sized power system module to be used in the 100 MWe OTEC Demonstration Plant by 1984 to demonstrate operational performance and to project economic viability; (2) preliminary design for a proof-of-concept 5 MWe (nominal pilot plant, (Test Article); (3) preliminary design for proof-of-concept 1 MWe scaled heat exchangers (Test Articles); and (4) preparation of a Phase II hardware and support plan (proposal) for the scaled test articles. Status of the program is described. (WHK)

Research Organization:
TRW Systems and Energy, Redondo Beach, CA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EG-77-C-03-1570
OSTI ID:
5697899
Report Number(s):
SAN-1570-1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English