Power can be generated in principle by utilizing the naturally occurring decrease with depth of the temperature of ocean water. At one location the ocean surface temperature is 90°F, while at a depth of 1800 ft the temperature is 40°F. Determine the maximum thermal efficiency for any power cycle operating between hot and cold reservoirs at these temperatures. Nmax i

Power can be generated in principle by utilizing the naturally occurring decrease with depth of the temperature of ocean water. At one location the ocean surface temperature is 90°F, while at a depth of 1800 ft the temperature is 40°F. Determine the maximum thermal efficiency for any power cycle operating between hot and cold reservoirs at these temperatures. Nmax i

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location the ocean surface temperature is 90°F, while at a depth of 1800 ft the temperature is 40°F.
Determine the maximum thermal efficiency for any power cycle operating between hot and cold reservoirs at these temperatures.
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