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Consider an ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) power

Chapter 10, Problem 2P

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Consider an ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) power plant that operates on a temperature difference between deep 4°C water and 25°C surface water. Show that the Carnot efficiency of this plant is 7%.

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QUESTION:

Consider an ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) power plant that operates on a temperature difference between deep 4°C water and 25°C surface water. Show that the Carnot efficiency of this plant is 7%.

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Let us convert deep and surface temperature into kelvin

 

 

 

We use the Carnot equation for efficiency

 

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