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Study on Applicability of Floating OTEC Platform Configurations

Conference Paper

Title: Study on Applicability of Floating OTEC Platform Configurations
Author:
Guo, H.; Liu, M.; Li, J.; Guo, L.
Publication Date:
Event Name:
34th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE 2024)
Event Location:
Rhodes, Greece
Pages:
ISOPE-I-24-101
Affiliation:
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology
Technology:
OTEC
Collection Method:
Modeling
Engineering:
Materials, Structural
Language:
English

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Guo, H.; Liu, M.; Li, J.; Guo, L. (2024). Study on Applicability of Floating OTEC Platform Configurations. Paper presented at 34th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE 2024), Rhodes, Greece.
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author = {Guo, H and Liu, M and Li, J and Guo, L},
title = {Study on Applicability of Floating OTEC Platform Configurations},
year = {2024},
month = {jun},
series = {34th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE 2024)},
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address = {Rhodes, Greece},
url = {https://onepetro.org/ISOPEIOPEC/proceedings-abstract/ISOPE24/All-ISOPE24/546480},
keywords = {OTEC, Modeling, Materials, Structural},
}
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TY - CONF
TI - Study on Applicability of Floating OTEC Platform Configurations
AU - Guo, H
AU - Liu, M
AU - Li, J
AU - Guo, L
T2 - 34th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE 2024)
C1 - Rhodes, Greece
AB - The escalating demand for sustainable energy solutions has led to increased exploration of alternative technologies, such as Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC). This study delves into the selection of a suitable platform configuration for a 100 MW OTEC system, with a focus on the intricate coupling effects of Cold Water Pipes (CWPs). It conducts a comprehensive investigation into platform movements and CWP dynamic characteristics in waves and currents, considering two deep draft semi-submersible (DDS) types and a spar configuration. Numerical analysis reveals comparable performance among semi-submersible platforms in movement and pipe impact, while the spar configuration, despite initial rotation, demonstrates more stable CWP dynamic responses. This research addresses a critical gap in current OTEC development by emphasizing the necessity for systematic platform selection tailored to specific sea areas.
DA - 2024/06//
PY - 2024
SP - ISOPE
EP - 101
UR - https://onepetro.org/ISOPEIOPEC/proceedings-abstract/ISOPE24/All-ISOPE24/546480
LA - English
KW - OTEC
KW - Modeling
KW - Materials
KW - Structural
ER -
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Abstract

The escalating demand for sustainable energy solutions has led to increased exploration of alternative technologies, such as Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC). This study delves into the selection of a suitable platform configuration for a 100 MW OTEC system, with a focus on the intricate coupling effects of Cold Water Pipes (CWPs). It conducts a comprehensive investigation into platform movements and CWP dynamic characteristics in waves and currents, considering two deep draft semi-submersible (DDS) types and a spar configuration. Numerical analysis reveals comparable performance among semi-submersible platforms in movement and pipe impact, while the spar configuration, despite initial rotation, demonstrates more stable CWP dynamic responses. This research addresses a critical gap in current OTEC development by emphasizing the necessity for systematic platform selection tailored to specific sea areas.