An ideal vapor-compression refrigeration cycle with ammonia as the working fluid has an evaporator temperature of -40°C and a condenser pressure of 16 bar. Saturated vapor enters the compressor and saturated liquid exits the condenser. The mass flow rate of the refrigerant is 3 kg/min. Determine: (a) the coefficient of performance. (b) the refrigerating capacity, in tons.

An ideal vapor-compression refrigeration cycle with ammonia as the working fluid has an evaporator temperature of -40°C and a condenser pressure of 16 bar. Saturated vapor enters the compressor and saturated liquid exits the condenser. The mass flow rate of the refrigerant is 3 kg/min. Determine: (a) the coefficient of performance. (b) the refrigerating capacity, in tons.

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