MATLAB Based Modeling of an OTEC Ammonia Power Plant

Thesis

Title: MATLAB Based Modeling of an OTEC Ammonia Power Plant

Author:

Siow, A.

Publication Date:

December 1, 2020

Thesis Type:

Master’s Thesis

Academic Department:

Mechanical Engineering

Pages:

Affiliation:

California Polytechnical State University

Technology:

OTEC, Closed-Cycle

Collection Method:

Modeling

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Citation

Siow, A. (2020). MATLAB Based Modeling of an OTEC Ammonia Power Plant (Master’s Thesis). California Polytechnical State University.

Abstract

A MATLAB based analysis was carried out to model an ammonia-based ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) power plant. This project presents an analysis using ammonia (NH3) or R-717 as the primary working fluid in a closed cycle system, also known as the Anderson cycle. The goal of the system is to produce 100 kW of gross power. Parameters such as turbine and pump efficiency are varied in order to assess impact on overall system efficiency and performance.