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Renewable ocean energy sources. Part I. Working papers - ocean thermal energy conversion

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6162192

The report includes discussions of the historical development of the OTEC concept (including the open-, closed-, and low temperature difference- cycles), the resource potential of ocean thermal gradients, markets and products for OTEC, development status and technical problem areas. Economic factors and environmental concerns are also treated. The report contains appendices on shore-based and open-ocean OTEC sites.

Research Organization:
Office of Technology Assessment (U.S. Congress), Washington, DC
OSTI ID:
6162192
Report Number(s):
PB-283103
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English