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Digital Document
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Florida Atlantic University
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.
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