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FR2442761A1 - PLATFORM FOR THE EXPLOITATION OF THERMAL ENERGY OF THE SEAS - Google Patents

PLATFORM FOR THE EXPLOITATION OF THERMAL ENERGY OF THE SEAS

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FR2442761A1
FR2442761A1 FR7833888A FR7833888A FR2442761A1 FR 2442761 A1 FR2442761 A1 FR 2442761A1 FR 7833888 A FR7833888 A FR 7833888A FR 7833888 A FR7833888 A FR 7833888A FR 2442761 A1 FR2442761 A1 FR 2442761A1
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Prior art keywords
seas
exploitation
platform
thermal energy
power modules
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FR7833888A
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French (fr)
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FR2442761B1 (en
Inventor
Pierre Sanchez
Andre Vitalis
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Sea Tank Co SA
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Sea Tank Co SA
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Application filed by Sea Tank Co SA filed Critical Sea Tank Co SA
Priority to FR7833888A priority Critical patent/FR2442761A1/en
Priority to US06/097,285 priority patent/US4350014A/en
Priority to OA56957A priority patent/OA06394A/en
Priority to PH23349A priority patent/PH16796A/en
Priority to BR7907776A priority patent/BR7907776A/en
Priority to JP15629479A priority patent/JPS5583689A/en
Publication of FR2442761A1 publication Critical patent/FR2442761A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of FR2442761B1 publication Critical patent/FR2442761B1/fr
Granted legal-status Critical Current

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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B35/00—Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for
    • B63B35/44—Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03G—SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS; MECHANICAL-POWER PRODUCING DEVICES OR MECHANISMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR OR USING ENERGY SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03G7/00—Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for
    • F03G7/04—Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
    • F03G7/05—Ocean thermal energy conversion, i.e. OTEC
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B1/00—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
    • B63B1/02—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement
    • B63B1/04—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with single hull
    • B63B2001/044—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with single hull with a small waterline area compared to total displacement, e.g. of semi-submersible type
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/30—Energy from the sea, e.g. using wave energy or salinity gradient

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Oceanography (AREA)
  • Sustainable Development (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Biodiversity & Conservation Biology (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Architecture (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
  • Engine Equipment That Uses Special Cycles (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne une plate-forme pour l'exploitation de l'énergie thermique des mers, comportant une structure flottante prolongée vers le bas par un tube plongeur prélevant l'eau froide, ladite structure supportant au moins deux modules de puissance comportant chacun un évaporateur et un condenseur ainsi que des pompes de circulation d'eau froide et d'eau chaude, chaque module de puissance étant relié à un groupe turbo-générateur. Conformément à l'invention, la structure présente des cellules ouvertes recevant les modules de puissance, chaque module a ses éléments constitutifs disposés verticalement l'un au-dessus de l'autre de façon à constituer un ensemble cylindrique traversant de part en part la structure support. Applications préférentielles à la fabrication offshore d'aluminium, d'ammoniac ou d'hydrogène.The invention relates to a platform for the exploitation of thermal energy from the seas, comprising a floating structure extended downwards by a dip tube taking cold water, said structure supporting at least two power modules each comprising a evaporator and condenser as well as cold and hot water circulation pumps, each power module being connected to a turbo-generator group. In accordance with the invention, the structure has open cells receiving the power modules, each module has its constituent elements arranged vertically one above the other so as to constitute a cylindrical assembly passing right through the structure. support. Preferred applications in the offshore manufacture of aluminum, ammonia or hydrogen.

FR7833888A 1978-11-30 1978-11-30 PLATFORM FOR THE EXPLOITATION OF THERMAL ENERGY OF THE SEAS Granted FR2442761A1 (en)

Priority Applications (6)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
FR7833888A FR2442761A1 (en) 1978-11-30 1978-11-30 PLATFORM FOR THE EXPLOITATION OF THERMAL ENERGY OF THE SEAS
US06/097,285 US4350014A (en) 1978-11-30 1979-11-26 Platform for utilization of the thermal energy of the sea
OA56957A OA06394A (en) 1978-11-30 1979-11-28 Platform for the exploitation of thermal energy from the seas.
PH23349A PH16796A (en) 1978-11-30 1979-11-29 Platform for utilization of the thermal energy of the sea
BR7907776A BR7907776A (en) 1978-11-30 1979-11-29 PLATFORM FOR THE EXPLORATION OF THERMAL ENERGY OF THE SEAS
JP15629479A JPS5583689A (en) 1978-11-30 1979-11-30 Platform for developing marine heat energy

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
FR7833888A FR2442761A1 (en) 1978-11-30 1978-11-30 PLATFORM FOR THE EXPLOITATION OF THERMAL ENERGY OF THE SEAS

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FR2442761A1 true FR2442761A1 (en) 1980-06-27
FR2442761B1 FR2442761B1 (en) 1983-03-11

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WO1988008807A1 (en) * 1987-05-12 1988-11-17 Aker Engineering A/S Arrangement in connection with a submerged storage tank
EP2526296A4 (en) * 2010-01-21 2018-01-10 The Abell Foundation Inc. Ocean thermal energy conversion power plant
EP3282123A1 (en) * 2012-11-07 2018-02-14 The Abell Foundation Inc. Ocean thermal energy conversion power plant

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NL174753C (en) * 1980-01-11 1984-08-01 Hollandsche Betongroep Nv FLOATING DEVICE FOR GENERATING ENERGY USING THE TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TEMPERATURE OF THE SURFACE WATER OF A SEA AND THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER AT GREAT DEPTH.
JPH02115973U (en) * 1989-03-07 1990-09-17
WO2011118228A1 (en) * 2010-03-26 2011-09-29 日揮株式会社 Water intake device
FR2958303B1 (en) * 2010-03-30 2013-07-26 Dcns OFFSHORE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC POWER PRODUCTION
US20120073291A1 (en) * 2010-07-14 2012-03-29 The Abell Foundation, Inc. Industrial Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Processes
US9151279B2 (en) * 2011-08-15 2015-10-06 The Abell Foundation, Inc. Ocean thermal energy conversion power plant cold water pipe connection

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US3805515A (en) * 1971-06-11 1974-04-23 Univ Carnegie Mellon Modularized sea power electrical generator plant
US4014279A (en) * 1976-04-28 1977-03-29 Trw Inc. Dynamic positioning system for a vessel containing an ocean thermal energy conversion system

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US3805515A (en) * 1971-06-11 1974-04-23 Univ Carnegie Mellon Modularized sea power electrical generator plant
US4014279A (en) * 1976-04-28 1977-03-29 Trw Inc. Dynamic positioning system for a vessel containing an ocean thermal energy conversion system

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Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1988008807A1 (en) * 1987-05-12 1988-11-17 Aker Engineering A/S Arrangement in connection with a submerged storage tank
EP2526296A4 (en) * 2010-01-21 2018-01-10 The Abell Foundation Inc. Ocean thermal energy conversion power plant
US10844848B2 (en) 2010-01-21 2020-11-24 The Abell Foundation, Inc. Ocean thermal energy conversion power plant
US11371490B2 (en) 2010-01-21 2022-06-28 The Abell Foundation, Inc. Ocean thermal energy conversion power plant
US11859597B2 (en) 2010-01-21 2024-01-02 The Abell Foundation, Inc. Ocean thermal energy conversion power plant
EP3282123A1 (en) * 2012-11-07 2018-02-14 The Abell Foundation Inc. Ocean thermal energy conversion power plant

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