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Alcan 210 kW OTEC

Alcan's 210 kW OTEC plant was a shore-based open-cycle experimental plant located at the NELHA's HOST Park (formerly known as the Clean Energy Test Bed) and it was the most notable small-scale apparatus of it's time. The OTEC device was designed to produce clean water in addition to power. The turbine-generator was designed for an output of 210 kW for 26 °C warm surface water and 6 °C deep water temperature. The highest gross power achieved was 255 kW with a corresponding net power of 103 kW and 0.4 L/s of desalinated water.

Technology Developer
Alcan
Additional Information
Device Website
Device Status
Is the device actively being developed or is available for purchase (active)? Or has development or support ended (inactive)?
Inactive
Technology Type
Open-Cycle
Power Take-Off
Mechanism that converts the motion of the prime mover into a useful form of energy such as electricity, learn more
Air Turbine
Max Rated Power Capacity
The maximum amount of electricity that can be produced by the device, as rated by the manufacturer.
210 KW
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False
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 6 December 2022
6
Energy Resource
  • Thermal Gradient
Water Column Position
Water Column Summary


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