Title :
Deep ocean inflatable pipe
Author :
James, Allan L. ; Blackington, J.
Author_Institution :
SEACO Inc., Kailua, HI, USA
Abstract :
The concept for a large diameter inflatable pipe for open ocean upwelling and OTEC applications is developed. The inflatable pipe offers the advantages of ease of installation and non-catastrophic buckling. Pipe geometry and inflation-induced loads are analyzed, and a preliminary bending analysis is performed. Model tests are compared with the analysis, substantiating the feasibility of the concept.
Keywords :
Energy conversion; Geometry; Ocean temperature; Performance analysis; Pumps; Sea surface; Solar power generation; Solar radiation; Testing; Water heating;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS '77 Conference Record
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA, USA
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1977.1154317
