Title :
Test and Development Program for Closed-Cycle OTEC Heat Exchangers
Author :
Hillis, D.L. ; Thomas, Abu
Abstract :
The Argonne Heat Exchanger Test Facility was constructed to test promising designs for OTEC heat exchangers. The facility has a nominal rating of 1 megawatt thermal and comprises separate loops for warm water, cold water, and ammonia. Since 1978 a total of 21 tests have been carried out on 13 different heat exchangers. Much valuable information has been generated. Future plans include additional tests in support of the OTEC Pilot Plant program and possibly the installation of a separate loop for testing of the OTEC open- cycle concept. Related efforts at ANL include studies of biofouling and corrosion and the development of complete criteria for the specification of OTEC heat exchanger systems.
Keywords :
heat exchangers; ocean thermal energy conversion; test facilities; Argonne heat exchanger test facility; OTEC Pilot Plant program; closed-cycle OTEC heat exchangers; development program; test program; Buildings; Computer displays; Heat transfer; Laboratories; Proposals; Spraying; Test facilities; Testing; Water heating; Water pollution;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 81
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1981.1151467
