The thermal efficiency of a reversible power cycle operating between hot and cold reservoirs is 60%. Evaluate the coefficient of performance of: (a) a reversible refrigeration cycle operating between the same two reservoirs. (b) a reversible heat pump cycle operating between the same two reservoirs.

The thermal efficiency of a reversible power cycle operating between hot and cold reservoirs is 60%. Evaluate the coefficient of performance of: (a) a reversible refrigeration cycle operating between the same two reservoirs. (b) a reversible heat pump cycle operating between the same two reservoirs.

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Chapter8: Natural Convection

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