Study of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Power Plant

International Journal of Thermal Engineering

© 2015 by SSRG - IJTE Journal

Volume 1 Issue 2

Year of Publication : 2015

Authors : S. Balakumar, C. Sathivel

10.14445/23950250/IJTE-V1I3P102

How to Cite?

S. Balakumar, C. Sathivel, "Study of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Power Plant," SSRG International Journal of Thermal Engineering, vol. 1,  no. 2, pp. 22-26, 2015. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23950250/IJTE-V1I3P102

Abstract:

The usage of organic isobutane will be explored for a closed-cycle Ocean Thermal Energy conversion (OTEC) on-shore plant that delivers 110 MW electric powers. This paper will shieldthe concept, process, energy calculations, cost factoids and conservational aspects. In isobutane cycle, hot ocean surface water is used to evaporate and to superheat isobutane in a heat exchanger. Isobutane vapor then expands through a turbine to produce useful power. The exhaust vapor is summarized afterwards, using the cold deeper ocean water, and impelled to a heat exchanger to complete a cycle. Results show the major design characteristics and equipment's of the OTEC plant along with cycle effectiveness and cycle improvement techniques.

Keywords:

Ocean Thermal Engineering Conversion (OTEC); isobutene; thermal plant; energy convergence.

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