What is the minimum thermal energy absorbed per hour

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A power plant that uses the temperature gradient of the ocean has been proposed. The system is to operate between 21°C (surface temperature) and 6°C (water temperature at a depth of about 1 km). (a) What is the maximum efficiency of such a system? % (b) If the power output of the plant is 85 MW, what is the minimum thermal energy absorbed per hour?

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