Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion |
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Editor:
| Takahashi, Patrick K. Trenka, Andrew |
Series title: | UNESCO Energy Engineering Learning Programme Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-471-96009-6 |
Publication Date: | May 1996 |
Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $69.95 |
Book Description:
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This text presents the scientific principles and developmental potential of ocean energy resources. It discusses the key factors of OTEC systems, as well as co-products, plus the possible mitigation of global warming with the absorption of atmospheric carbon dioxide. Concludes with an overview of the economic viability, market potential and capital cost estimates. Specific questions and answers are set at the end of each section.
This text presents the scientific principles and developmental potential of ocean energy resources. It discusses the key factors of OTEC systems, as well as co-products, plus the possible mitigation of global warming with the absorption of atmospheric carbon dioxide. Concludes with an overview of the economic viability, market potential and capital cost estimates. Specific questions and answers are set at the end of each section.