Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
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<strong>Ocean</strong> <strong>Thermal</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Conversion</strong> (<strong>OTEC</strong>)<br />
A New Secure Renewable <strong>Energy</strong> Source<br />
For Defense and Commercial Applications<br />
Dr. Ted Johnson<br />
Director of Alternative <strong>Energy</strong> Programs Development<br />
Lockheed Martin New Ventures<br />
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What is <strong>OTEC</strong>?<br />
<strong>OTEC</strong> uses a<br />
well known<br />
process to<br />
<strong>OTEC</strong> Benefits:<br />
Large Renewable <strong>Energy</strong> Source<br />
3-5 Terawatts available* (~ 30% Global<br />
<strong>Energy</strong> Consumption)<br />
exploit ocean gy p )<br />
Temperature<br />
gradients to<br />
drive a steam<br />
engine<br />
Base Load Power (24/7)<br />
Independent of oil imports<br />
Near-carbon free<br />
Fresh Water Production<br />
* A Preliminary Assessment of <strong>OTEC</strong> Resources ASME 3/2007<br />
Surface vs Deep Water Temperature Delta<br />
A New Clean Renewable 24/7 <strong>Energy</strong> Source<br />
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<strong>Ocean</strong> <strong>Thermal</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Conversion</strong> (<strong>OTEC</strong>)<br />
Hawaii is ideally located with favorable ocean thermal resources<br />
HECO views <strong>OTEC</strong> as a base load power candidate to help achieve the<br />
renewable goals of the Hawaii Clean <strong>Energy</strong> Initiative (HCEI)<br />
DoD views <strong>OTEC</strong> as a candidate base load renewable energy system to achieve<br />
energy security for DoD facilities and bases<br />
An <strong>OTEC</strong> Pilot Plant is planned<br />
off the island of Oahu<br />
Major DoD Bases on Oahu<br />
Lualualei<br />
Schofield Barracks<br />
Wheeler<br />
The Pilot Plant will validate:<br />
Cost / Schedule<br />
Design / Performance<br />
Environmental Assessment<br />
Operations and Maintenance<br />
New Jobs and a New Industry<br />
NavBase<br />
Pearl Harbor<br />
Hickam AFB<br />
Fort Shafter<br />
Kaneohe MCAS<br />
Tripler<br />
Military<br />
Hospital<br />
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Hawaii <strong>OTEC</strong> Pilot Plant
Hawaiian Activities<br />
In October 2008, DOE and the State of Hawaii<br />
announced an agreement (Hawaii Clean<br />
<strong>Energy</strong> Initiative HCEI) to move Hawaii away<br />
from its dependence on fossil fuels.<br />
With a commitment of having at least 70% of Hawaii’s<br />
power come from clean energy by 2030<br />
<strong>OTEC</strong> is a pre-commercial candidate for base load<br />
clean energy for Hawaii<br />
In November 2008, Governor Lingle<br />
announced an energy partnership between the<br />
Taiwan Industrial Technology Research<br />
Institute (ITRI), the State of Hawaii, and<br />
Lockheed Martin to investigate <strong>OTEC</strong> power<br />
for Taiwan and to participate in the Hawaii<br />
<strong>OTEC</strong> Pilot Plant<br />
The State of Hawaii is engaged<br />
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Hawaii <strong>OTEC</strong> Pilot Plant<br />
Location off of Kahe Point – Island of Oahu
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