Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Heat Exchanger Development: 2018-2020

Makai Ocean Engineering (2020). Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Heat Exchanger Development: 2018-2020. Report by Hawaii Natural Energy Institute. Report for University of Hawaii.

Abstract

Makai Ocean Engineering has been developing Thin Foil Heat Exchangers (TFHX) for use in seawater-refrigerant, air-water, and water-water applications. This report summarizes work performed between August 2018 – January 2020.