A Freon 12 vapour compression system operating at a condenser temperature of 45Co and an evaporator temperature of 0Co develops 20 tons of refrigeration. Using the p-h diagram for Freon 12, determine; (15) a) The mass flow rate of the refrigerant circulated. b) The heat rejected in the condenser, and c) The Carnot COP and the actual COP of the cycle.

A Freon 12 vapour compression system operating at a condenser temperature of 45Co and an evaporator temperature of 0Co develops 20 tons of refrigeration. Using the p-h diagram for Freon 12, determine; (15) a) The mass flow rate of the refrigerant circulated. b) The heat rejected in the condenser, and c) The Carnot COP and the actual COP of the cycle.

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Author:Kreith, Frank; Manglik, Raj M.

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Chapter1: Basic Modes Of Heat Transfer

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