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Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) - Taking Advantage of Hot Ocean WaterOcean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) was conceived of by the French engineer Jacques D'Arsonval in 1881. Basically, OTEC utilizes the temperature difference that exists between deep and shallow ocean waters. At the time of this writing the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii is home to the only operating experimental OTEC plant on the face of the earth. OTEC is a potential alternative energy source that needs to be funded and explored much more than it presently is. The greatest hurdle OTEC implementation on a wide and practically useful level is the cost. It is difficult to get the costs down to a reasonable level because of the processes presently utilized to drive OTEC. Ocean thermal energy would be very clean burning and thus not add pollutants into the air - cost benefits that are hard to quantify. Additionally, at present, OTEC plants using current technologies, have the potential for disrupting and perhaps damaging the local environment - a cost burden. There are three kinds of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC).
The Synergy of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Plants. In addition to being used to create energy, a closed cycle OTEC plant can be utilized for treating chemicals. Additionally, OTEC plants, both open cycling and close cycling kinds, can if engineered wisely, pump up cold sea water from the deeps, which can be used for refrigeration and air conditioning. Furthermore, during the moderation period when the sea water is surrounding the plant, the enclosed area can be used for mariculture and aquaculture projects such as fish farming - seaweeds, mussels, oysters, shrimps, prawns, salmon and other species of fish. There is clearly quite an array of products and services that we could derive from the alternative energy source of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion. Renewable clean energy, refrigeration and food - all created in a local environment for a global need. Good paying jobs and sustainable energy from ocean water in the tropical and sub-tropical areas of the planet - the world can be a better place! About the Author Scott Harker is the publisher of several websites including: Sherlock Holmes Pastiches, On The Hook | Fishing Guide, Great Food | Great Recipes, Dieting Help | Move More - Eat Less, To The Stars | Astronomy, and Drive The Future | Hybrid Cars. Ready to Harvest The Sun? Alternative Energy Resources!
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