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LM OTEC Mini Spar Design_December 2011 - Hawaii National ...

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Component/SubsystemType Maturity Level Development Required? Further Action Required?Intake screens Varies High, but for land basedcoastal power plantapplicationsYes, designing screenstructure to be easilyinspected and cleaned bydiver or rov.Yes, review existing COTShardware for remoteinspection, the designscreens to accommodatewhatever inspection andcleaning method is adapted.Biofouling ProtectionSodium hypochloriteinjection unitHighNot of chlorination hardwarebut development of meansfor dispersing and mixing itwith the flows to be treated.CFD analysis of flow regimesto insure that chlorinationprocess is adequatelydistributed on intake andadequately dispersed ondischarge.PlatformVessel Multi‐cell spar High None NoneMooring System Semi taut/Taut wire rope + High None NonechainAnchorsDrag embedment ‐ "Bruce"Style AnchorHigh None Survey for conclusiveevidence of adequatesedimentPlatform Auxiliary Systems Various High None NoneSupport VesselsCrew Transfer Type High None NoneInstallation Type High None NoneInspection, exteriorcomponentsROVs ‐ CWP, bottom cage,other deep equipment(Inspection plus intervention)HighNo development necessaryfor routine inspection andminor intervention tasks thatcan be accomplished withwork class vehiclemanipulator. Yes for majorintervention tasks like pumpswap out.Review of existing hardwareto identify what systems areapplicable and to determinewhat changes to structureneed to be made toaccommodate ROVinspection and servicingConfiguration Report and Development Plan Volume 4Site Specific <strong>OTEC</strong> Pilot Plant 181

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