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Journal of Oceanography and Marine Research | ISSN: 2572-3103 | Volume 6
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Marine Science, Coastal Dynamics and Management
6
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International Conference on
Oceanography, Ocean Technology and Marine Biology
6
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International Conference on
September 21-22, 2018 | Dallas, USA
Ocean energy of Taiwan East coast
Ho-Shong Hou
I-Shou University, Republic of China
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t the east coast, especially Taitung coast full of ocean energy, wave energy, ocean current particularly ocean thermal energy
conversion (OTEC). Offshore nearly 3 km away from Taitung and Hualien Coast and reaching 1000 to 1500 meter deep, in
deep ocean water (DOW) temperatures being around 0 to 4 degrees, whereas sea surface temperature around 25 to 28 degrees, the
temperature difference is more than 20 degrees. If ammonia is used as a catalyst, it is easy to generate electric power. Offshore 33
km from Taitung coast and about 5 km from Green Island, there exits 3-4 knots’ Kuroshio currents. MOEA (Ministry of Economic
Affairs) is planning to develop 3 gigawatts power. The SHOTEC power plant is a good solution to OTEC. That scheme not only offers
more thermal efficiency to that of conventional OTEC plant but also circumvents the difficulties of deployment of deep seawater pipe
and evaporator biofouling problems. For convenience to develop Ocean Energy and Ocean Resources, the planning of an airport and
seaport is shown for future transportation of energy and DOW (Deep Ocean Water) products. The multi-functional arrangement is
stretched. The Taitung Ocean Energy development is welcoming an international technical cooperation to take part in its ongoing
promotion and future developing.
hshou.tw@gmail.comJ Oceanogr Mar Res 2018, Volume 6
DOI: 10.4172/2572-3103-C1-006