Question: ( 4 . 4 ) It has been proposed to use the thermal gradient of the ocean to drive a heat engine. Suppose that at

(4.4) It has been proposed to use the thermal gradient of the ocean to drive a heat engine. Suppose that at a certain location the water temperature is 22 at the ocean surface and 4 at the ocean floor.
What is the maximum possible efficiency of an engine operating between these two temperatures?
If the engine is to produce 1GW of electrical power, what minimum volume of water must be processed (to suck out the heat) in every second?

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