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College of Engineering and Computer Science
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Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
1977
Description
A theoretical study was conducted to determine the relationships between
the major controlling factors in the heat exchangers in an Ocean Thermal
Energy Conversion system. A digital computer model was developed to
simulate and analyze the system. Variations in the thermophysical properties
of the seawater and working fluid were considered in the analysis.
Effects of variation in excess temperature differential on phase
change heat transfer rates were also considered. The net power output
of the system was determined from a Rankine cycle analysis. The results
of this investigation show the necessity of a Rankine cycle analysis and
the inclusion of fluid property variations. A significant difference
can be seen in the net power output of such a system per dollar invested
in the heat exchangers projected by this analysis and the analysis of
other investigators which have not considered these factors.
the major controlling factors in the heat exchangers in an Ocean Thermal
Energy Conversion system. A digital computer model was developed to
simulate and analyze the system. Variations in the thermophysical properties
of the seawater and working fluid were considered in the analysis.
Effects of variation in excess temperature differential on phase
change heat transfer rates were also considered. The net power output
of the system was determined from a Rankine cycle analysis. The results
of this investigation show the necessity of a Rankine cycle analysis and
the inclusion of fluid property variations. A significant difference
can be seen in the net power output of such a system per dollar invested
in the heat exchangers projected by this analysis and the analysis of
other investigators which have not considered these factors.
Language
Type
Form
Extent
128 p.
Subject (Topical)
Identifier
13875
Additional Information
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Thesis (M.S.E.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1977.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
1977
Date Text
1977
Date Issued (EDTF)
1977
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FAU
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FADT13875
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monographic
Organizations
Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Person Preferred Name
BENTON, DUDLEY JAMES.
Graduate College
Physical Description
128 p.
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Title Plain
THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF HEAT EXCHANGERS IN AN OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM
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Origin Information
1977
monographic
Boca Raton, Fla.
Florida Atlantic University
Physical Location
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Place
Boca Raton, Fla.
Sub Location
Digital Library
Title
THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF HEAT EXCHANGERS IN AN OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM
Other Title Info
THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF HEAT EXCHANGERS IN AN OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM