Model Construction of Warm Water Temperature of Heat Source in an OTEC Experimental Plant via Stochastic Process

Abstract

In this research, a model for warm water temperature of heat source in an ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) experimental plant is constructed. First, a model is constructed based on experimental data, where the model is assumed to be represented as the first order system. Secondly, in order to improve the difference between the model and experimental data, an improved model is considered by introducing a stochastic process which is assumed to be a white Gaussian process. Finally, the behavior of the constructed model in this research is verified through simulation results.