Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (MindTap Course List)
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Author: John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson
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Chapter 3, Problem 12RQ
The condensing pressure is 260 psig and the condenser outlet temperature is 108°F for R-22. By how many degrees is the liquid subcooled in the condenser?
A. 12°F
B. 42°F
C. 7°F
D. 14°F
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