An ammonia refrigeration compressor takes its suction from the evaporator, at a temperature of -200F and a quality of 95%. The compressor discharges at a pressure of 100 psi, liquid ammonia  leaves the condenser at 500F. (a)Determine the heat absorbed by the evaporator in

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An ammonia refrigeration compressor takes its suction from the evaporator, at a temperature of
-200F and a quality of 95%. The compressor discharges at a pressure of 100 psi, liquid ammonia 
leaves the condenser at 500F.
(a)Determine the heat absorbed by the evaporator in kJ/kg. 
(b)Determine the heat rejected to the condenser in kJ/kg. 
(c)Determine the COP. 
(d)Determine the horsepower per ton of refrigeration. 
(e)Determine the quality of refrigerant upon entering to the evaporator

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