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Suppose an OTEC system operates with surface water at 22
Chapter 18, Problem 97PP(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 97PP
Suppose an OTEC system operates with surface water at 22 °C and deep water at 4.0 °C. What is the maximum efficiency this system could have?
A. 6.10%
B. 8.20%
C. 9.40%
D. 18.0%
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QUESTION:
Problem 97PP
Suppose an OTEC system operates with surface water at 22 °C and deep water at 4.0 °C. What is the maximum efficiency this system could have?
A. 6.10%
B. 8.20%
C. 9.40%
D. 18.0%
ANSWER:
Solution 97PP
Step 1 of 2
To calculate the efficiency of an OTEC system.
The equation for efficiency of a system is,
Where, - Temperature of the cold reservoir
- Temperature of the hot reservoir