A refrigeration cycle operating between hot and cold reservoirs at 40° C and 0°C removes energy by heat transfer from the cold reservoir at a rate of 200 kW and requires 50 kW of power to transfer the heat to the hot reservoir. Determine whether the cycle is reversible, irreversible, or impossible.

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A refrigeration cycle operating between hot and cold reservoirs at 40°C and 0°C removes energy
by heat transfer from the cold reservoir at a rate of 200 kW and requires 50 kW of power to transfer
the heat to the hot reservoir. Determine whether the cycle is reversible, irreversible, or impossible.
Transcribed Image Text:A refrigeration cycle operating between hot and cold reservoirs at 40°C and 0°C removes energy by heat transfer from the cold reservoir at a rate of 200 kW and requires 50 kW of power to transfer the heat to the hot reservoir. Determine whether the cycle is reversible, irreversible, or impossible.
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