Results of scoping tests for open-cycle OTEC (ocean thermal energy conversion) components operating with seawater

Technical Report · Sat Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1990

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6193607· OSTI ID:6193607

Zangrando, F; Bharathan, D; Green, H J; Link, H F; Parsons, B K; Parsons, J M; Pesaran, A A ^[1]; Panchal, C B ^[2]

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1. Solar Energy Research Inst., Golden, CO (USA)
2. Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)

This report presents comprehensive documentation of the experimental research conducted on open-cycle ocean thermal energy conversion (OC-OTEC) components operating with seawater as a working fluid. The results of this research are presented in the context of previous analysis and fresh-water testing; they provide a basis for understanding and predicting with confidence the performance of all components of an OC-OTEC system except the turbine. Seawater tests have confirmed the results that were obtained in fresh-water tests and predicted by the analytical models of the components. A sound technical basis has been established for the design of larger systems in which net power will be produced for the first time from OC-OTEC technology. Design and operation of a complete OC-OTEC system that produces power will provide sufficient confidence to warrant complete transfer of OC-OTEC technology to the private sector. Each components performance is described in a separate chapter written by the principal investigator responsible for technical aspects of the specific tests. Chapters have been indexed separately for inclusion on the data base.

• Research Organization: Solar Energy Research Inst., Golden, CO (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/CE
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-83CH10093
• OSTI ID: 6193607
• Report Number(s): SERI/TP-253-3561; ON: DE89009514
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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140800* -- Solar Energy-- Ocean Energy Systems
ABSTRACTS
AERATION
CARBON COMPOUNDS
CARBON DIOXIDE
CARBON OXIDES
CHALCOGENIDES
CONDENSERS
CONVERSION
DEAERATORS
DESIGN
DOCUMENT TYPES
EMISSION
ENERGY CONVERSION
ENERGY TRANSFER
EVAPORATION
EVAPORATORS
EXTRACTION APPARATUSES
FLASHING
FRESH WATER
HAWAII
HEAT EXCHANGERS
HEAT TRANSFER
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
LEADING ABSTRACT
MASS TRANSFER
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
MIST EXTRACTORS
OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION
OCEAN THERMAL POWER PLANTS
OPEN-CYCLE SYSTEMS
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PERFORMANCE TESTING
POWER PLANTS
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
SEAWATER
SEPARATION EQUIPMENT
SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION
SOLAR POWER PLANTS
TEST FACILITIES
TESTING
THERMAL POWER PLANTS
VAPOR CONDENSATION
WATER