A simple vapour compression plant produces (5 tonnes) of refrigeration. The enthalpyvalues at inlet to compressor, at exit from the compressor, and at exit from the condenser are(183.19, 209.41 and 74.59 kJ/kg) respectively. Determine :-(i) The refrigerant flow rate,(ii) The C.O.P.(iii) The power required to drive the compressor.(iv) The rate of heat rejection to the condenser.

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(iii) The power required to drive the compressor. (iv) The rate of heat rejection to the condenser.

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A simple vapour compression plant produces (5 tonnes) of refrigeration. The enthalpy
values at inlet to compressor, at exit from the compressor, and at exit from the condenser are
(183.19, 209.41 and 74.59 kJ/kg) respectively. Determine :-
(i) The refrigerant flow rate,
(ii) The C.O.P.
(iii) The power required to drive the compressor.
(iv) The rate of heat rejection to the condenser.

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