Abstract: This paper discusses variations in heat exchanger design and configuration for a class of ocean thermal power plants. Details of the heat exchanger models are summarized and analytical results ...

Abstract: Solutions are provided in nondimensional graphical form for the transient response of the outlet fluid temperatures of a counterflow gas turbine regenerator arising from a step input change of ...

Abstract: This paper discusses the preliminary design of a closed Rankine cycle power system using the ocean temperature difference as an energy source. A thermal cycle analysis and hull design factors ...