A vapor-compression refrigeration machine uses refrigerant-134a as much as 2 kg/min with operating conditions leaving the evaporator at a temperature of -14°C and a condenser pressure of 0.8 Mpa. Determine the COP value and cooling load of the machine.

A vapor-compression refrigeration machine uses refrigerant-134a as much as 2 kg/min with operating conditions leaving the evaporator at a temperature of -14°C and a condenser pressure of 0.8 Mpa. Determine the COP value and cooling load of the machine.

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