Correlation and reassessment of the OTEC plant power cycle. Final report
The purpose of this effort is to investigate alternative system concepts and component configurations to improve performance of the OTEC power system. Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) characteristics were examined along with various methods of converting energy into utility-grade energy. A research program consisting of five tasks was developed: development of engineering guidelines for OTEC systems; thermal and mechanical evaluation of components; evaluation of electrical system requirements; evaluation of operating strategies for OTEC plants; and application of modern technology to OTEC design choices. These studies are discussed in detail along with recommendations and conclusions.
- Research Organization:
- Purdue Univ., Lafayette, IN (USA). Inst. for Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC01-82CE30718
- OSTI ID:
- 6414480
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/CE/30718-T1; ON: DE84015467
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products. Original copy available until stock is exhausted
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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