A heat pump cycle has a coefficient of performance equal to 70% of the value of a reversible heat pump cycle operating at steady state between thermal reservoirs at 4°C and 21°C. Question: Determine the net power input, in kW per kW of heat discharged, required by the actual heat pump cycle.

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A heat pump cycle has a coefficient of performance equal to 70% of the value of a reversible
heat pump cycle operating at steady state between thermal reservoirs at 4°C and 21°C.
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Determine the net power input, in kW per kW of heat discharged, required by the actual
heat pump cycle.
Transcribed Image Text:PROBLEM 2 A heat pump cycle has a coefficient of performance equal to 70% of the value of a reversible heat pump cycle operating at steady state between thermal reservoirs at 4°C and 21°C. Question: Determine the net power input, in kW per kW of heat discharged, required by the actual heat pump cycle.
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