Problem 3: Consider an air-cooling system that can be modeled as an ideal vapor compression cycle where it can be assumed that the compressor operates reversibly and adiabatically. If the working fluid is R-134a, determine: (A)the temperature at state 2, T2 (B) the temperature at state 4, T4 (C) the required compressor work, wc (D) the coefficient of performance, COP1 P = 1400 kPa X3 = 0 3

Problem 3: Consider an air-cooling system that can be modeled as an ideal vapor compression cycle where it can be assumed that the compressor operates reversibly and adiabatically. If the working fluid is R-134a, determine: (A)the temperature at state 2, T2 (B) the temperature at state 4, T4 (C) the required compressor work, wc (D) the coefficient of performance, COP1 P = 1400 kPa X3 = 0 3

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

Chapter28: Special Refrigeration Applications

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 15RQ: Why is two-stage compression popular for extra-low-temperature refrigeration systems?

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