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Solved: Consider an ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC)
Chapter 10, Problem 36TAS(choose chapter or problem)
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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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%.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
Carnot efficiency is given by.
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Given,
So,