Ocean thermal energy conversion cold water pipe
US9086057B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2033 |
Classification
- 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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