Ocean thermal energy conversion power plant

A technology of cold water pipes and recesses, which is applied in the field of marine thermal energy conversion power stations with multi-stage heat engines, can solve problems such as the impact of fish schools and coral reef systems and the impact of marine environment.

Active Publication Date: 2012-12-26
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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[0143] 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.

[0144] 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.

[0145] The battens 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. The st...

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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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[0001] related application [0002] This application claims U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 61 / 297,242, filed January 21, 2010, U.S. Application Serial No. 12 / 691,655, filed January 21, 2010, and U.S. Application Serial No. 12 / 691,663 priority. The entire contents of all of these prior applications are hereby incorporated by reference. technical field [0003] The invention relates to an ocean thermal energy conversion power station, more particularly to a floating ocean thermal energy conversion power station with a minimum heaving platform and multi-stage heat engines. Background technique [0004] 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 regula...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): F03G7/05F01K17/00
CPCF01K25/10F01K13/00Y02E10/34F16L1/15F16L9/22F16L3/00F01K25/106Y10T29/49826F03G7/05Y02E10/30
Inventor B·R·科尔J·M·罗斯A·瑞科瑞特H·斯班纳勒W·舒尔茨R·克鲁尔L·J·夏皮罗
Owner THE ABELL FOUND INC
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