The Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Project Uses the Surface Water

question 5

Multiple Choice

The ocean thermal energy conversion project uses the surface water near tropical islands with a temperature of 20.0°C as the hot temperature reservoir, and the water at some depth, with a temperature of 5.0°C, as the cold temperature reservoir for a heat engine. What is the maximum efficiency of an engine running between those two temperatures?

• A) 4.7%
• B) 5.1%
• C) 7.9%
• D) 15%
• E) 30%

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