Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) system

Details Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) system Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) system

1993-12-14

1996-12-10

Manoharan, Virginia

Distillation: processes, separatory

Water purification only

Under pressure or vacuum

606417, 60651, 159 21, 159DIG31, 159DIG32, 159DIG38, 202186, 202197, 202235, 203 21, 203 40, 203 87, 203 88, 203DIG9, 203DIG8, 203DIG16, 203DIG17, 203DIG20, B01D 306, C02F 106, F03G 705

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ABSTRACT:
An improved ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) system which includes a novel combined evaporator/condenser. The combined evaporator/condenser further includes a plurality of evaporator spouts and a mist eliminator, wherein the pressure is maintained across the plurality of evaporator spouts. The OTEC system also generates fresh water as a primary product and generates only enough electricity, as a secondary product, to operate the OTEC system itself.

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