An ideal vapor compression refrigeration cycle operates with a condenser pressure of 900 kPa. The temperature at the inlet to the compressor is -5oC. If this device operates using R134a as the working fluid, calculate the actual COP of this device as well as the maximum theoretical COP.

An ideal vapor compression refrigeration cycle operates with a condenser pressure of 900 kPa. The temperature at the inlet to the compressor is -5oC. If this device operates using R134a as the working fluid, calculate the actual COP of this device as well as the maximum theoretical COP.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter28: Special Refrigeration Applications

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