OTEC cold water pipe system

Details OTEC cold water pipe system OTEC cold water pipe system

2008-01-15

2010-06-15

Denion, Thomas E (Department: 3748)

Power plants

Utilizing natural heat

With natural temperature differential

C060S641100, C114S264000, C138S106000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07735321

ABSTRACT:
A system for relieving the stress on an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) cold water pipe includes a slidable joint that couples the OTEC cold water pipe to a surge tank at an opening in the surge tank. The system can further include a first flotation device that is coupled to the OTEC cold water pipe below the surge tank, and a second flotation device that is coupled to the OTEC cold water pipe within the surge tank.

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