A refrigerating system has a load of 100 kW and uses R– 134a as working fluid. Limits of operating conditions are: -20°C at the evaporator and 800 kPa condensing pressure. Vapor refrigerant exits the evaporator with a 10-degree superheat and is discharged at 50°C. Wire drawing at the compressor discharge is 10 kPa. Liquid refrigerant enters the expansion valve at 28°C. Calculate the refrigerating efficiency.

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A refrigerating system has a load of 100 kW and uses R- 134a as working fluid. Limits of operating
conditions are: –20°C at the evaporator and 800 kPa condensing pressure. Vapor refrigerant exits
the evaporator with a 10-degree superheat and is discharged at 50°C. Wire drawing at the
compressor discharge is 10 kPa. Liquid refrigerant enters the expansion valve at 28°C. Calculate
the refrigerating efficiency.
Transcribed Image Text:A refrigerating system has a load of 100 kW and uses R- 134a as working fluid. Limits of operating conditions are: –20°C at the evaporator and 800 kPa condensing pressure. Vapor refrigerant exits the evaporator with a 10-degree superheat and is discharged at 50°C. Wire drawing at the compressor discharge is 10 kPa. Liquid refrigerant enters the expansion valve at 28°C. Calculate the refrigerating efficiency.
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