CX-005011: Categorical Exclusion Determination

Modeling the Physical and Biochemical Influence of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Plant Discharges into their Adjacent WatersCX(s) Applied: A9, A11Date: 01/13/2011Location(s): West Oahu, HawaiiOffice(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden ...

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January 13, 2011
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Modeling the Physical and Biochemical Influence of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Plant Discharges into their Adjacent Waters
CX(s) Applied: A9, A11
Date: 01/13/2011
Location(s): West Oahu, Hawaii
Office(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office

Makai Ocean Engineering Incorporated proposes to use federal funds to study and model Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion design to minimize the environmental impacts and optimize costs associated with operation. They will use a numerical model to measure continuous ocean current profiles, temperatures, and conductivity.

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