2.71 WP A heat pump cycle delivers energy by heat transfer to a dwelling at a rate of 11.7 kW. The coefficient of performance of the cycle is 2.8. a. Determine the power input to the cycle, in kW. b. Evaluating electricity at $0.10 per kWh, determine the cost of electricity during the heating season when the heat pump op- erates for 1800 hours.

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2.71 WP A heat pump cycle delivers energy by heat transfer to a
dwelling at a rate of 11.7 kW. The coefficient of performance of the
cycle is 2.8.
a. Determine the power input to the cycle, in kW.
b. Evaluating electricity at $0.10 per kWh, determine the cost
of electricity during the heating season when the heat pump op-
erates for 1800 hours.
Transcribed Image Text:2.71 WP A heat pump cycle delivers energy by heat transfer to a dwelling at a rate of 11.7 kW. The coefficient of performance of the cycle is 2.8. a. Determine the power input to the cycle, in kW. b. Evaluating electricity at $0.10 per kWh, determine the cost of electricity during the heating season when the heat pump op- erates for 1800 hours.
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