Calculate the maximum efficiency of such a system

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A power plant that uses the temperature gradient of the ocean has been proposed. The system is to operate between 20.8oC (surface temperature) and 5.10oC (water temperature at a depth of about 1.00 km). What is the maximum efficiency of such a system?

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