Platform for utilization of the thermal energy of the sea

Details Platform for utilization of the thermal energy of the sea Platform for utilization of the thermal energy of the sea

1979-11-26

1982-09-21

Ostrager, Allen M.

Power plants

Utilizing natural heat

With natural temperature differential

114264, 405195, F03G 704

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active

043500145

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a platform for utilization of the thermal energy of the sea, comprising a floating structure carrying a downwardly extending tube (2) for taking up cold water and supporting at least two power modules (3) each comprising an evaporator (15) and a condensor (12) and pumps for circulation of hot and cold water, each power module being connected to a turbine-driven generator set (19,19').
According to the invention, the support structure has open cells receiving the power modules and each module has its component parts arranged in a vertical array so as to constitute a cylindrical assembly extending through the support structure.
Preferred applications: offshore manufacture of aluminium, ammonia and hydrogen.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3805515 (1974-04-01), Zener
patent: 4014279 (1977-03-01), Pearson
patent: 4231312 (1980-11-01), Person

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