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Ocean thermal energy conversion power plant

A thermal energy conversion and marine technology, applied in ocean energy power generation, machines/engines, mechanical equipment, etc., can solve problems such as impact on fish schools and coral reef systems, impact on marine environment, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2015-09-09
THE ABELL FOUND INC
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Such discharges may have positive or negative impacts on the marine environment near OTEC power plants, possibly impacting fish stocks and coral reef systems downstream of OTEC discharges

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[0164] Cold water pipe assemblies were provided to facilitate on-site construction of approximately 3000 feet of continuous staggered batten pipe. In addition, the slatted design handles the adverse shipping and handling loads customarily experienced with segmented pipe construction. For example, dragging and erecting traditionally constructed segmented cold water pipes can place dangerous loads on the pipes.

[0165] Batten construction allows multiple 40' to 50' long staves to be fabricated off-site. Each plank is approximately 52 inches wide and 4 inches to 12 inches thick. The slats can be shipped in stacks or in containers to an offshore platform where a cold water pipe can then be constructed from multiple slats. This eliminates the need for separate equipment for assembling the pipe sections.

[0166] The slat portion may be constructed of nylon reinforced vinyl ester having a modulus of elasticity between about 66,000 psi (pounds per square inch) and 165,000 psi. T...

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An offshore power generation structure comprising a submerged portion having a first deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage evaporator system, a second deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage condensing system, a third deck portion housing power generation equipment, cold water pipe; and a cold water pipe connection.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates to an ocean thermal energy conversion power station, and more particularly to a floating, minimum heave platform, multi-stage heat engine ocean thermal energy conversion power station. Background technique [0002] Global energy consumption and demand has been growing at an exponential rate. Demand in this area is expected to continue to rise, especially in developing countries in Asia and Latin America. At the same time, the decline of traditional energy resources, namely fossil fuels, is accelerating and the cost of extracting them continues to rise. Environmental and regulatory concerns are exacerbating the problem. [0003] Renewable energy related to the sun is an alternative energy resource that can provide part of the solution to growing energy demands. Solar-related renewable energy is attractive because, unlike fossil fuels, uranium, or even thermal "green" energy, there is little or no climate risk associated...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): F03G7/05
CPCY02E10/34F03G7/05F16L1/15F16L9/22Y02E10/30F16L3/00
Inventor B·R·科尔J·M·罗斯L·J·夏皮罗
Owner THE ABELL FOUND INC
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