An ideal vapor compression refrigeration cycle is modified to include a counter flow heat exchanger between the stream exiting the condenser and the evaporator. R-12 is the working fluid. Data are known at various locations; the mass flow rate is given. Determine (a) refrigerant capacity (b) power input required in the compressor (c) COP. 20 bar CONDENSER 40c+3 1 bar 10C 20 bar 40C 3 R-12 20 bar 10C 1 bar sat.vap 1 1 bar EVAPORATOR m=.12 kg/s

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An ideal vapor compression refrigeration cycle is modified to include a counter flow heat exchanger between the
stream exiting the condenser and the evaporator. R-12 is the working fluid. Data are known at various locations;
the mass flow rate is given. Determine (a) refrigerant capacity (b) power input required in the compressor (c) COP.
20 bar
CONDENSER
2
40Ct3
1 1 bar
10C
400
20 bar
R-12
20 bar
10C
1 bar
sat.vap
-6
1
1 bar
EVAPORATOR
m=.12 kg/s
Transcribed Image Text:An ideal vapor compression refrigeration cycle is modified to include a counter flow heat exchanger between the stream exiting the condenser and the evaporator. R-12 is the working fluid. Data are known at various locations; the mass flow rate is given. Determine (a) refrigerant capacity (b) power input required in the compressor (c) COP. 20 bar CONDENSER 2 40Ct3 1 1 bar 10C 400 20 bar R-12 20 bar 10C 1 bar sat.vap -6 1 1 bar EVAPORATOR m=.12 kg/s
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