Simulation model of integrated OTEC and desalination plant and its application

Water and energy are indispensable for human life. Fossil fuels such as oil and coal are usually used for power generation. However, the environment impact of these thermal power generation is relatively large. Moreover, the shortage of water caused by a population increase and global warming also becomes serial problem. In order to solve these energy and water problems at the same time, an integrated plant of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) system and desalination system has been developed. In this research, a simulation model of the integrated OTEC and desalination plant was constructed.