The Reversed Carnot Cycle is used to run a food production company's refrigeration system. The system's hot refrigerant supply temperature should be 52 degrees Celsius, while the sink temperature should be -14 degrees Celsius. It is expected to have a capacity of at least 24 tons. It's important not to overlook losses. Determine: a. The COP (3 points) b. The COP of Heat Pump (2 points) c. The heat rejected from the system in kW (5 points)

The Reversed Carnot Cycle is used to run a food production company's refrigeration system. The system's hot refrigerant supply temperature should be 52 degrees Celsius, while the sink temperature should be -14 degrees Celsius. It is expected to have a capacity of at least 24 tons. It's important not to overlook losses. Determine: a. The COP (3 points) b. The COP of Heat Pump (2 points) c. The heat rejected from the system in kW (5 points)

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

Problem 12RQ: Refrigerators currently being manufactured in the United States are using______as their refrigerant.

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