A heat pump is to be used to heat a house during the winter. The house is to be maintained at )21°C( at all times. The house is estimated to be losing heat at a rate of 135MJ/h when the outside temperature drops to )-5°C( . Determine the minimum power required to drive this heat pump.

A heat pump is to be used to heat a house during the winter. The house is to be maintained at )21°C( at all times. The house is estimated to be losing heat at a rate of 135MJ/h when the outside temperature drops to )-5°C( . Determine the minimum power required to drive this heat pump.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter45: Domestic Refrigerators And Freezers

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