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Ocean Thermal Energy

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Question

The temperature difference between the upper layers and the deeper layers of the ocean should be ______ to install an OTEC power plant.

40 ^oC

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50 ^oC

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20 ^oC

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30 ^oC

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Solution

The correct option is C
20 ^oC

Since ocean thermal energy is generated due to a difference in temperatures, for an OTEC plant to be installed, a temperature difference of 20^oC is required.

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