The objective of the reported work was to develop analytical methods for evaluating the design and performance of advanced, high-performance heat exchangers for use in open-cycle ocean thermal energy conversion (OC-OTEC) systems. This report describes; the progress made on validating a one-dimensional, steady-state analytical computer model of direct-contact condenser using structured packings based on extensive sets; of fresh water experiments. | Direct-contact Condensers For Open-cycle Otec Applications by National Renewable Energy Laboratory (nr, Paperback | Indigo Chapters