Ocean temperature difference power generation uses the Rankine cycle and its actual thermal efficiency is about 2.5%. Depending on the working fluid used and the arrangement of the process, it is divided into closed, open and mixed cycles. Ocean temperature difference power generation can also use other thermal cycles, such as the fog droplet (or foam) lifting cycle or the full flow cycle. The thermoelectric effect can also be used to produce electricity.
Thermal cycle of electricity production by ocean temperature difference
Introduction The thermal cycle for electricity generation by ocean temperature difference uses the Rankine cycle and its actual thermal efficiency is about 2.5%. According to the working fluid used and the process layout, it is divided into closed type, open type and