OTEC

Capturing energy using temperature gradients across water depths.

Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) technology converts solar energy stored in the layers of the tropical and subtropical oceans. Thermal heat engines use the temperature difference between the sun-warmed surface water and cold water in the deep ocean. The temperature difference between surface waters and deeper water can reach over 25oC in summer months, although usually this temperature difference exists only over water with depths of 1,000 m or greater. Many different OTEC archetypes have been investigated, some on floating offshore platforms and some built onshore with pipelines to transport the water to and from the ocean. Each system uses one or a combination of thermodynamic processes to turn the temperature difference into mechanical energy. Both the open-cycle and closed-cycle plants use cold water pumped from the deep ocean to condense a working fluid. An ancillary benefit is that the condensate is freshwater that can have other uses such as agriculture and potable drinking water.

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Affiliated Marine Energy Engineering Documents

Total results: 241
Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Application
Feasibility of Ocean-Based Renewable Energy in the Gulf of Mexico Musial, W. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current, Tidal, Wave, OTEC
Design and Optimization of a Radial Turbine to Be Used in a Rankine Cycle Operating with an OTEC System Alawadhi, K., Alhouli, Y., Ashour, A. Journal Article OTEC, Closed Cycle Modeling Structural
Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) system boosted with solar energy and TEG based on exergy and exergo-environment analysis and multi-objective optimization Malik, M., Musharavati, F., Khanmohammadi, S. Journal Article OTEC Modeling Hybrid Devices
Cybersecurity Best Practice Guidance for Marine Renewable Energy Systems de Peralta, F., Watson, M., Bays, R. Report Current, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC
Recent progress in the economics of ocean thermal energy conversion: Critical review and research agenda Langer, J., Quist, J., Blok, K. Journal Article OTEC
Framework for Identifying Cybersecurity Vulnerability and Determining Risk for Marine Renewable Energy Systems de Peralta, F., Gorton, A., Watson, M. Report Current, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC
Energy, exergy and exergoeconomic analysis of a combined cooling, desalination and power system Zhou, S., Liu, X., Yongning, B. Journal Article OTEC Modeling Performance
Estimation of ocean thermal energy potential in the Aguni Basin Liu, T., Hirose, N., Yamada, H. Journal Article OTEC
Ocean Energy in Islands and Remote Coastal Areas: Opportunities and Challenges Ocean Energy Systems Report Current, Wave, OTEC
Reliability Evaluation of Power Systems Containing Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Power Plants Nasiriani, K., Ghaedi, A., Nafar, M. Journal Article OTEC, Open Cycle Modeling Grid Integration
Performance Optimization of a Condenser in Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) System Based on Constructal Theory and a Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm Wu, Z., Feng, H. , Chen, L. Journal Article OTEC Modeling Performance, Structural
A New Integrated Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion-Based Trigeneration System for Sustainable Communities Hasan, A., Dincer, I. Journal Article OTEC Performance
Analysis and Optimization of a Hybrid Solar-Ocean Powered Trigeneration System for Kish Island Sadeghi, S., Mehranfar, S., Ghandehariun, S. Conference Paper OTEC Modeling Hybrid Devices
Proposal of a novel integrated ocean thermal energy conversion system with flat plate solar collectors and thermoelectric generators: Energy, exergy and environmental analyses Khanmohammadi, S., Baseri, M., Ahmadi, P. Journal Article OTEC Modeling Materials, Performance
Can Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion and Seawater Utilisation Assist Small Island Developing States? A Case Study of Kiribati, Pacific Islands Region Petterson, M., Kim, H. Book Chapter OTEC
Current Development and Prospect of Turbine in OTEC Liu, W., Ge, Y. , Liu, L. Book Chapter OTEC Control, Structural
Novel OTEC Cycle Using Efficiency Enhancer Lee, H., Lim, S., Yoon, J. Book Chapter OTEC Lab Data, Modeling Performance
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) - Past, Present, and Progress Kim, A., Kim, H. Book OTEC
Research and Development Activities of Ocean Thermal Energy-Driven Development in Malaysia Jaafar, A., Husain, M., Ariffin, A. Book Chapter OTEC
General Criteria for Optimal Site Selection for the Installation of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Plants in the Mexican Pacific Huante, A., Cueto, Y., Ruiz, E. Book Chapter OTEC
Analysis and Development of Closed Cycle OTEC System Acevedo, E., Cupul, J., Medina, V. Book Chapter OTEC, Closed Cycle Field Data, Modeling, Scale Device
Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda for Ocean Energy Villate, J., Ruiz-Minguela, P., Berque, J. Report Current, Tidal, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC Field Data, Modeling Control, Grid Integration, Mooring, Power Take Off, Structural
Working Fluid Candidates Selection for 100kW Ocean Thermal Power Generation Based on Environmental, Safety, and Thermodynamic Constrains Halimi, B., Atolah, R., Julianti, E. Journal Article OTEC Lab Data Materials, Performance
Estimating the practical potential for deep ocean water extraction in the Caribbean Arias-Gaviria, J., Osorio, A., Arango-Aramburo, S. Journal Article OTEC Modeling
Constructal thermodynamic optimization for ocean thermal energy conversion system with dual-pressure organic Rankine cycle Wu, Z., Feng, H., Chen, L. Journal Article OTEC Modeling Performance
A New Seafloor Hydrothermal Power Generation Device Based on Waterproof Thermoelectric Modules Xie, K., Wu, S., Yang, C. Journal Article OTEC Lab Data, Modeling Performance, Structural
Maximum efficiency point tracking for an ocean thermal energy harvesting system Xia, Q., Chen, Y., Yang, C. Journal Article OTEC Performance, Structural
Prospects of ocean-based renewable energy for West Africa’s sustainable energy future Adesanya, A., Misra, S., Makseliunas, R. Journal Article OTEC
Ocean Energy in Barbados: A Review of Clean Technology Options, Available Resource and Locational Guidance for Potential Areas of Interest for Commercial Development Johnston, S., McGlynn, J., Prado, V. Report Current, Ocean Current, Tidal, Wave, OTEC
A review of research on the closed thermodynamic cycles of ocean thermal energy conversion Liu, W., Xu, X., Chen, F. Journal Article OTEC, Closed Cycle
Cybersecurity for Marine Renewable Energy Systems de Peralta, F. Presentation Current, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC
Survey and Assessment of the Ocean Renewable Energy Resources in the US Gulf of Mexico Musial, W., Tegen, S., Driscoll, F. Report Current, Ocean Current, Tidal, Wave, OTEC
Pan American Marine Energy Conference 2020 Book of Abstracts Rojas M., J., Meza, C. Conference Paper Current, Wave, OTEC
Ocean thermal energy utilization process in underwater vehicles: Modelling, temperature boundary analysis, and sea trail Zhang, H., Liu, C., Yang, Y. Journal Article OTEC Field Data, Modeling
Stability based approach to design cold-water pipe (CWP) for ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) Adiputra, R., Utsunomiya, T. Journal Article OTEC, Open Cycle Modeling Materials, Structural
Energy, exergy and economic analyses of a novel hybrid ocean thermal energy conversion system for clean power production Yilmaz, F. Journal Article OTEC, Hybrid Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance
Theoretical and experimental research on the thermal performance of ocean thermal energy conversion system using the rankine cycle mode Chen, F., Liu, L., Peng, J. Journal Article OTEC, Closed Cycle Lab Data, Modeling Performance
Assessment of extreme and metocean conditions in the Maldives for OTEC applications Rinaldi, G., Crossley, G., Mackay, E. Journal Article OTEC Modeling
Efficiency analysis and experimental validation of the ocean thermal energy conversion with phase change material for underwater vehicle Wang, G., Yang, Y., Wang, S. Journal Article OTEC Lab Data, Modeling Control, Performance, Structural
Pumping power minimization of an evaporator in ocean thermal energy conversion system based on constructal theory Wu, Z. , Feng, H. , Chen, L. Journal Article OTEC, Closed Cycle Modeling Performance
What about Marine Renewable Energies in Spain? Esteban, M., Espada, J., Ortega, J. Journal Article Current, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC
Decision framework for ocean thermal energy plant site selection from a sustainability perspective: The case of China Zhang, J., Xu, C., Song, Z. Journal Article OTEC
On the Marine Energy Resources of Mexico Hernández-Fontes, J., Felix, A., Mendoza, E. Journal Article Current, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
IEC TS 62600-20:2019 - Part 20: Design and analysis of an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) plant - General guidance IEC Guidance OTEC
Design of a Multi-Source Offshore Renewable Energy Platform Engelmann, G. , Robinson, R. Conference Paper OTEC
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Prospectivity in Banda Sea: Application and Development Ustiawan, A., Yogatama, N. Conference Paper OTEC, Hybrid
A study of OTEC application on deep-sea FPSOs Song, Y. Journal Article OTEC, Closed Cycle, Open Cycle Performance, Power Take Off
Feasibility of seawater heat extraction from sub-Arctic coastal water; a case study of Onundarfjordur, northwest Iceland Eskafi, M., Ásmundsson, A., Jónsson, S. Journal Article OTEC
Thermodynamic and economic analysis of a hybrid ocean thermal energy conversion/photovoltaic system with hydrogen-based energy storage system Khosravi, A., Syri, S., Assad, M. Journal Article OTEC Hybrid Devices
Techno-economic analysis of closed OTEC cycles for power generation Bernardoni, C., Binotti, M., Giostri, A. Journal Article OTEC Modeling Performance
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