What is the possible thermal efficiency of a heat engine


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Q: Differences in surface water and deep water temperature can be utilized for power generation. It is proposed to construct a cyclic heat engine that will operate near Hawaii, where the ocean temperature is 20°C near the surface and 5°C at some depth. What is the possible thermal efficiency of such a heat engine?

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