An experimental power plant at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii generates electricity from the temperature gradient of the ocean. The surface and deep-water temperatures are 30 ∘C and 5 ∘C, res...
An experimental power plant at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii generates electricity from the temperature gradient of the ocean. The surface and deep-water temperatures are 30 ∘C and 5 ∘C, respectively
What is the maximum theoretical efficiency of this power plant?
If the power plant is to produce a power of 180 kW , at what rate must heat be extracted from the warm water? Assume the maximum theoretical efficiency (in watts).
At what rate must heat be absorbed by the cold water? Assume the maximum theoretical efficiency (in watts).
The cold water that enters the plant leaves it at a temperature of 11 ∘C. What must be the flow rate of cold water through the system? Give your answer in kg/s and L/s (in kg/s then L/s)
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