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Heat exchanger cleaning in support of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) - mechanical subsystem. Technical memo

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5922570
This report describes the mechanical systems supporting biofouling countermeasures for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC). Described in the report are the water supply and distribution and the flow driven brush, recirculating sponge rubber ball, and chlorination systems. In addition, the maintenance procedures utilized at the NCSC test site are provided.
Research Organization:
Naval Coastal Systems Center, Panama City, FL (USA)
OSTI ID:
5922570
Report Number(s):
AD-A-094058
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English