The primary goal of this design project is to optimize the flash chamber pressure in an...

 

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The primary goal of this design project is to optimize the flash chamber pressure in an open- cycle OTEC plant to maximize its economic impact. The economic impact is measured in terms of income generated per unit mass flow rate of both warm surface water and cold deep-ocean water. Parameters: -The economic impact is calculated based on an electricity price of $0.47 per kWh and a desalinated water price of $2 per cubic meter. - The warm surface water temperature is assumed to be 27C. - The cold deep-ocean water temperature is assumed to be 4C. - The terminal temperature difference in the condenser can be assumed to be 3C. - Turbine and pumps can be assumed isentropic for simplicity The primary goal of this design project is to optimize the flash chamber pressure in an open- cycle OTEC plant to maximize its economic impact. The economic impact is measured in terms of income generated per unit mass flow rate of both warm surface water and cold deep-ocean water. Parameters: -The economic impact is calculated based on an electricity price of $0.47 per kWh and a desalinated water price of $2 per cubic meter. - The warm surface water temperature is assumed to be 27C. - The cold deep-ocean water temperature is assumed to be 4C. - The terminal temperature difference in the condenser can be assumed to be 3C. - Turbine and pumps can be assumed isentropic for simplicity

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