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Science 25 July 1975:
Vol. 189. no. 4199, pp. 293 - 294
DOI: 10.1126/science.189.4199.293
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Ocean Thermal Gradient Hydraulic Power Plant

Earl J. Beck 1

1 Energy Program Office, Civil Engineering Laboratory, Naval Construction Battalion Center, Port Hueneme, California 93043

Solar energy stored in the oceans may be used to generate power by exploiting ploiting thermal gradients. A proposed open-cycle system uses low-pressure steam to elevate vate water, which is then run through a hydraulic turbine to generate power. The device is analogous to an air lift pump.


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