An ideal refrigeration cycle is used as an air conditioning system. The interior of the room must be kept at 20°C during summer, rejecting heat to the surroundings at 36°C. The power draw of the compressor is 2.5 kW. Determine: a) The heat input b) The heat output

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  1. An ideal refrigeration cycle is used as an air conditioning system. The interior of the room must be kept at 20°C during summer, rejecting heat to the surroundings at 36°C. The power draw of the compressor is 2.5 kW. Determine:

    a)    The heat input
    b)    The heat output
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