Question 4 An ideal vapour-compression refrigeration cycle using R-134a as the working fluid with a flow rate of 0.05 kg/s is running at an evaporator temperature of 253 K and a condenser pressure of 1.2 MPa. Assume that saturated vapour enters the compressor and saturated liquid leaving the condenser. a) Compute the coefficient of performance of the refrigerator. b) Determine the capacity of the system.

Question 4 An ideal vapour-compression refrigeration cycle using R-134a as the working fluid with a flow rate of 0.05 kg/s is running at an evaporator temperature of 253 K and a condenser pressure of 1.2 MPa. Assume that saturated vapour enters the compressor and saturated liquid leaving the condenser. a) Compute the coefficient of performance of the refrigerator. b) Determine the capacity of the system.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305578296

Author:John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson

Publisher:John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson

Chapter44: Geothermal Heat Pumps

Section: Chapter Questions

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