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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 9003. Research and development
(a) Initiation of research
The Secretary shall initiate research or accelerate existing
research in areas in which the lack of knowledge limits development
of ocean thermal energy conversion systems in order to achieve the
purposes of this chapter.
(b) Evaluations, tests, and dissemination of information, data, and
materials
The Secretary shall conduct evaluations, arrange for tests, and
disseminate to developers information, data, and materials
necessary to support the design efforts undertaken pursuant to
section 9004 of this title. Specific technical areas to be
addressed shall include, but not be limited to -
(1) interface requirements between the platform and cold water
pipe;
(2) cold water pipe deployment techniques;
(3) heat exchangers;
(4) control system simulation;
(5) stationkeeping requirements; and
(6) energy delivery systems, such as electric cable or energy
product transport.
(c) Consideration of new or improved technologies
The Secretary shall, for the purpose of performing his
responsibilities pursuant to this chapter, solicit proposals and
evaluate any reasonable new or improved technology, a description
of which is submitted to the Secretary in writing, which could lead
or contribute to the development of ocean thermal energy conversion
system technology.
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