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Ocean thermal energy conversion cold water pipe

US9086057B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2010
Grant dateJul 21, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An offshore power generation structure comprising a submerged portion having heat exchange sections, power generation sections, a cold water pipe and a cold water pipe connection. The cold water pipe comprises a plurality of offset first and second staved portions.

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