A Carnot refrigerator operates with Refrigerant 134a as a refrigerant con- densing at 50°C and evaporating at –15°C. Find its COP using the Carnot expression as well as the properties of R134a. Also determine the power consumption per ton of refrigeration.

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2.3 A Carnot refrigerator operates with Refrigerant 134a as a refrigerant con-
densing at 50°C and evaporating at –15°C.
Find its COP using the Carnot expression as well as the properties of R134a.
Also determine the power consumption per ton of refrigeration.
Transcribed Image Text:2.3 A Carnot refrigerator operates with Refrigerant 134a as a refrigerant con- densing at 50°C and evaporating at –15°C. Find its COP using the Carnot expression as well as the properties of R134a. Also determine the power consumption per ton of refrigeration.
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