Ocean thermal energy conversion power plant cold water pipe connection
US9909571B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An offshore structure for use with an OTEC system includes a submerged spar having a lower portion having a cold water intake. The cold water intake includes a domed terminus in fluid communication with a cold water pipe. A dry machinery space adjacent the cold water intake includes one or more cold water supply pumps and one or more cold water pipe lifting and retention winches having a lifting cable connected to the cold water pipe.
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