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Research and Development Activities of Ocean Thermal Energy-Driven Development in Malaysia

In: Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) - Past, Present, and Progress

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  • Abu Bakar Jaafar
  • Mohd Khairi Abu Husain
  • Azrin Ariffin

Abstract

The search for potential investors in the conversion of ocean thermal energy to power or hydrogen, and its spinoff projects in Malaysia and the region, continues. In the meantime, several pre-feasibility studies have been completed for selected sites, including that of Pulau Layang-Layang and Pulau Kalumpang (Sabah, Malaysia); Timor-Leste, and off Pulau Weh (Aceh, Indonesia). Various research projects have been completed such as the conversion of solar-thermal to the chilled-water system; the cooling of tropical soils for the culture of temperate crops; the design of offshore structure off the continental slope; hydrogen fuel production and distribution, deep seawater properties to reduce obesity, cholesterol and blood pressure; and the legal-institutional framework for the development of ocean thermal energy conversion. UTM Ocean Thermal Energy Centre (UTM OTEC) has entered into the Collaborative Research Agreement with the Institute of Ocean Energy of Saga University (Japan) to undertake joint research for the development of an experimental rig that introduces a hybrid system with stainless steel heat exchanger. Other aspects of this joint research would include a new design for 3 kW turbine, the introduction of nano-working fluids, the eDNA of intake waters, and improved productivity in the culture of high-value marine produce and products.

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  • Abu Bakar Jaafar & Mohd Khairi Abu Husain & Azrin Ariffin, 2020. "Research and Development Activities of Ocean Thermal Energy-Driven Development in Malaysia," Chapters, in: Albert S. Kim & Hyeon-Ju Kim (ed.), Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) - Past, Present, and Progress, IntechOpen.
  • Handle: RePEc:ito:pchaps:205629
    DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.90610
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    Keywords

    renewable energy; ocean thermal energy; OTEC; Malaysia; sustainable development;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q20 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Renewable Resources and Conservation - - - General
    • Q40 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Energy - - - General

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