The Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) project in Hawaii produces electricity from the temperature difference between water

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The Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) project in Hawaii produces electricity from the temperature difference between water near the surface of the ocean (about 27C) and the 600 m deep water at 5C that surrounds the island. Estimate the maximum net work (total work less the work of pumping the water to the surface) that can be obtained from each kilogram of water brought to the surface, and the overall efficiency of the process.

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