Ocean thermal energy conversion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENE-001504",
  "term": "Ocean thermal energy conversion",
  "field": "Energy",
  "definition": "The process or technologies for producing energy by harnessing the temperature differences (thermal gradients) between ocean surface waters and that of ocean depths. Warm surface water is pumped through an evaporator containing a working fluid in a closed Rankine-cycle system. The vaporized fluid drives a turbine/generator.",
  "abbreviation": "OTEC",
  "subject": "Renewable energy",
  "references": [
    "EIA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/ocean-thermal-energy-conversion/"
}