OTEC uses the temperature difference between deep cold ocean water and warm tropical surface water to produce electricity. A power plant takes in the warm surface water to vaporize a fluid like ammonia which powers a turbine that creates electricity. The turbine is then cooled by the deep cold water which condenses the ammonia back into a liquid, allowing it to be reheated and continue the cycle.
OTEC uses the temperature difference between deep cold ocean water and warm tropical surface water to produce electricity. A power plant takes in the warm surface water to vaporize a fluid like ammonia which powers a turbine that creates electricity. The turbine is then cooled by the deep cold water which condenses the ammonia back into a liquid, allowing it to be reheated and continue the cycle.
OTEC uses the temperature difference between deep cold ocean water and warm tropical surface water to produce electricity. A power plant takes in the warm surface water to vaporize a fluid like ammonia which powers a turbine that creates electricity. The turbine is then cooled by the deep cold water which condenses the ammonia back into a liquid, allowing it to be reheated and continue the cycle.