In a refrigeration cycle, the refrigerant gains heat in the evaporator and in thesuction line. In a certain refrigeration system, R-134a gains 67.8 Britishthermal units per pound (Btu/lb) in the evaporator. It then gains 2.5 Btu/lb inthe suction line. Find in Btu/lb the total heat gained by the R-134a.

In a refrigeration cycle, the refrigerant gains heat in the evaporator and in thesuction line. In a certain refrigeration system, R-134a gains 67.8 Britishthermal units per pound (Btu/lb) in the evaporator. It then gains 2.5 Btu/lb inthe suction line. Find in Btu/lb the total heat gained by the R-134a.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305578296

Author:John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson

Publisher:John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson

Chapter45: Domestic Refrigerators And Freezers

Section: Chapter Questions

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