The Potential Impacts of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Intakes on Aquatic Organisms at an OTEC Site under Development on Kauai, HawaiiCX(s) Applied: B3.6, A9Date: 05/13/2010Location(s): Kauai, HawaiiOffice(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable E...
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May 13, 2010
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CX(s) Applied: B3.6, A9
Date: 05/13/2010
Location(s): Kauai, Hawaii
Office(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
Ocean Engineering and Energy Systems International, Inc. (OCEES) is proposing to use Department of Energy funding to evaluate the potential impact of an ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) facility on aquatic organisms. The purpose of this project is to determine the effectiveness of two pilot scale mesh screens in protecting larvae and eggs from entrainment in the intake system. In addition to conducting field sampling at two sites, activities would include a literature review and desktop analysis of different intake technologies, the purchase and assembly of plankton sampling equipment and a floating laboratory, sampling processing in a designated plankton lab, and project management activities.