Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Cold Water Pipe-Platform Subsystem Dynamic Interaction ValidationCX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6Date: 12/14/2010Location(s): Manassas, VirginiaOffice(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
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December 14, 2010
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CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6
Date: 12/14/2010
Location(s): Manassas, Virginia
Office(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
Lockheed Martin (LMCO) in Manassas, Virginia, is proposing to use Department of Energy funding to validate the ability to numerically model the dynamic interaction between a large (10 meter diameter) cold water-filled pipe (CWP) and a floating ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) platform, excited by a meteorological and ocean (metocean) weather conditions. The numerical model would greatly reduce deployment risk and add to design surety for floating ocean thermal conversion platforms of this magnitude. Measurements would be validated using a scale model tested in one of the three deepwater offshore basin test facilities selected.