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Consider an ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) power
Chapter 10, Problem 2P(choose chapter or problem)
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%.
Questions & Answers
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%.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
Let us convert deep and surface temperature into kelvin
We use the Carnot equation for efficiency