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The ocean near Hawaii is 20°C near the surface and 5°C at
Chapter 5, Problem 82HP(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 82HP
The ocean near Hawaii is 20°C near the surface and 5°C at some depth. A power plant based on this temperature difference is being planned. How large an efficiency could it have? If the two heat transfer terms (QH and QL) both require a 2-degree difference to operate, what is the maximum efficiency?
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Problem 82HP
The ocean near Hawaii is 20°C near the surface and 5°C at some depth. A power plant based on this temperature difference is being planned. How large an efficiency could it have? If the two heat transfer terms (QH and QL) both require a 2-degree difference to operate, what is the maximum efficiency?
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Solution 82HP
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We are required to calculate the maximum efficiency of the power plant.
We are also required to calculate the maximum efficiency when each and is changed by 2 degrees.