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Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) electric power plant

US8484972B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 23, 2010
Grant dateJul 16, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 26, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/30
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are disclosed for OTEC plant. The device can be deployed in ocean with depth of 600 meter or more.

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