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

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