Determine the maximum available work [kJ/kg] that could be obtained from a power plant using water at 95°C from a 100m depth well. Assume that the water temperature at the outlet of the power plant is 35°C and the surrounding temperature is 25°C.

Determine the maximum available work [kJ/kg] that could be obtained from a power plant using water at 95°C from a 100m depth well. Assume that the water temperature at the outlet of the power plant is 35°C and the surrounding temperature is 25°C.

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Determine the maximum available work [kJ/kg] that could be obtained
from a power plant using water at 95°C from a 100m depth well. Assume
that the water temperature at the outlet of the power plant is 35°C and the
surrounding temperature is 25°C.
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