Thermodynamic Systems Analysis of Open-cycle Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
Author | : Brian K. Parsons |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 167 |
Release | : 1985 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:265378726 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Thermodynamic Systems Analysis of Open-cycle Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) written by Brian K. Parsons and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report describes an updated thermal-hydraulic systems analysis program called OTECSYS that studies the integrated performance of an open-cycle ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) plant, specifically, the effects of component performance, design parameters, and site specific resource data on the total system performance and plant size. OTECSYS can size the various open-cycle power cycle and hydraulic components. Models for the evaporator, mist eliminator, turbine-generator diffuser, direct-contact condenser, exhaust compressors, seawater pumps, and seawater piping are included, as are evaluations of the pressure drops associated with the intercomponent connections. It can also determine the required steam, cold seawater, and warm seawater flow rates.