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Ocean thermal energy conversion

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5875804

A brief explanation of the Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) concept and an estimate of the amount of energy that can be produced from the ocean resource without introducing environmental concerns are presented. Use of the OTEC system to generate electric power and products which can replace fossil fuels is shown. The OTEC program status and its prospects for the future are discussed.

Research Organization:
Johns Hopkins Univ., Laurel, MD (USA). Applied Physics Lab.
OSTI ID:
5875804
Report Number(s):
DOE/NBM-5007889; ON: DE85007889
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English