Author : Allan A. Lewandowski
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Release Date : 1980
ISBN 10 : IND:30000090302237
Pages : 128 pages
Rating : 4.3/5 (3 users)
Download Open-cycle OTEC System Performance Analysis PDF by Allan A. Lewandowski Full Free and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report describes an algorithm developed to calculate the performance of Claude-Cycle ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) systems. The algorithm treats each component of the system separately and then interfaces them to form a complete system, allowing a component to be changed without changing the rest of the algorithm. Two components that are subject to change are the evaporator and condenser. For this study we developed mathematical models of a channel-flow evaporator and both a horizontal jet and spray director contact condenser. The algorithm was then programed to run on SERI's CDC 7600 computer and used to calculate the effect on performance of deaerating the warm and cold water streams before entering the evaporator and condenser, respectively. This study indicates that there is no advantage to removing air from these streams compared with removing the air from the condenser.