The Potential lmpacts of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Intakes on Aquatic Organisms at an OTEC Site under Development on Kauai, Hawaii CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.3, B3.6 Date: 12/21/2011 Location(s): Hawaii Offices(s): Golden Field Office
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December 21, 2011
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The Potential lmpacts of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Intakes on Aquatic Organisms at an OTEC Site under Development on Kauai, Hawaii
CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.3, B3.6
Date: 12/21/2011
Location(s): Hawaii
Offices(s): Golden Field Office
Ocean Engineering and Energy Systems International, Inc. (OCEES) is proposing to use DOE 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.