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Classification of OTEC Power Plants

OTEC power plants may be classified on the basis of- (i) Location and (ii) Cycle. Classification of OTEC Power Plants Depending Upon Location: i. Land-Based Power Plant: Land-based and near-shore facilities offer three main advantages over those located in deep water. Power plants constructed on or near land do not require sophisticated mooring, lengthy power cables, or the more extensive [...]

By Gayathri K|2017-12-07T10:36:12+05:30December 7, 2017|OTEC Power Plants|Comments Off

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) System | Electricity

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) System 2. Energy Conversion of OTEC Plants 3. Advantages and Limitations 4. Applications. Introduction to Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) System: The ocean can develop two types of energy viz., thermal energy from the sun's heat and mechanical energy from tides and waves. Ocean covers [...]

By Gayathri K|2017-12-07T10:36:06+05:30December 7, 2017|OTEC Power Plants|Comments Off