A food-processing plant requires that two large process areas A and B be kept at constant temperature TA = - 8°C and TB 12°C. The refrigeration load of area A is 175 kW. The heating load of area B is 210 kW. Conditioning of the two spaces is achieved by an (cyclic) electrical air-conditioning and heating unit (CM) that also interacts with the environment at To = 5°C, as shown in the %3D figure.

A food-processing plant requires that two large process areas A and B be kept at constant temperature TA = - 8°C and TB 12°C. The refrigeration load of area A is 175 kW. The heating load of area B is 210 kW. Conditioning of the two spaces is achieved by an (cyclic) electrical air-conditioning and heating unit (CM) that also interacts with the environment at To = 5°C, as shown in the %3D figure.

Principles of Heat Transfer (Activate Learning with these NEW titles from Engineering!)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305387102

Author:Kreith, Frank; Manglik, Raj M.

Publisher:Kreith, Frank; Manglik, Raj M.

Chapter1: Basic Modes Of Heat Transfer

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.7P: A cooling system is to be designed for a food storage warehouse for keeping perishable foods cool...

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