4-kW heat pump is operated by a peasant. It should keep a duck hatchery at 32 degrees celsius, where heat is removed at a rate of 10 kW to the cooler ambient Tambient. What is the minimum COP for the pump that will be acceptable

4-kW heat pump is operated by a peasant. It should keep a duck hatchery at 32 degrees celsius, where heat is removed at a rate of 10 kW to the cooler ambient Tambient. What is the minimum COP for the pump that will be acceptable

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter28: Special Refrigeration Applications

Section: Chapter Questions

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