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Open-Cycle
Open cycle OTEC plants use seawater directly, rather than a working fluid, to generate electricity. Warm surface water is placed under low pressure, distilling the water to a freshwater vapor which can be used to drive an electrical generator. The water vapor is condensed through heat exchangers with the cold deep ocean water, creating freshwater that is suitable for drinking and other uses. There are alternate open cycle processes that do not result in desalination as well (references).
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