A refrigerator is to operate to maintain a refrigerator temperature of 4°C in a 20°C kitchen. You need to design both the evaporator and the condenser for a 5°C minimum temperature difference for heat transfer. At what temperature should the working fluid refrigerant flowing through the evaporator be designed?

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A refrigerator is to operate to maintain a refrigerator temperature of 4°C
in a 20°C kitchen. You need to design both the evaporator and the
condenser for a 5°C minimum temperature difference for heat transfer.
At what temperature should the working fluid refrigerant flowing
through the evaporator be designed?
9°C
O 4°C
O 20°C
O 15°C
O -1°C
25°C
Transcribed Image Text:A refrigerator is to operate to maintain a refrigerator temperature of 4°C in a 20°C kitchen. You need to design both the evaporator and the condenser for a 5°C minimum temperature difference for heat transfer. At what temperature should the working fluid refrigerant flowing through the evaporator be designed? 9°C O 4°C O 20°C O 15°C O -1°C 25°C
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