As shown in the figure, an air conditioner operating at steady state maintains a dwelling at 70°F on a day when the outside temperature is 103.5°F. The rate of heat transfer into the dwelling through the walls and roof is 30,000 Btu/h and the net power input to the air conditioner compressor is 3.45 hp. Inside, 70° F Evaporator 30,000 Btu/h Refrigerant loop Compressor Outside Condenser Qu Determine the coefficient of performance of the air conditioner. Determine the power input required, in hp, and the coefficient of performance for a reversible air conditioner providing the same cooling effect while operating between the same cold and hot temperatures.
As shown in the figure, an air conditioner operating at steady state maintains a dwelling at 70°F on a day when the outside temperature is 103.5°F. The rate of heat transfer into the dwelling through the walls and roof is 30,000 Btu/h and the net power input to the air conditioner compressor is 3.45 hp. Inside, 70° F Evaporator 30,000 Btu/h Refrigerant loop Compressor Outside Condenser Qu Determine the coefficient of performance of the air conditioner. Determine the power input required, in hp, and the coefficient of performance for a reversible air conditioner providing the same cooling effect while operating between the same cold and hot temperatures.
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Transcribed Image Text:As shown in the figure, an air conditioner operating at steady state maintains a dwelling at 70°F on a day when the outside
temperature is 103.5°F. The rate of heat transfer into the dwelling through the walls and roof is 30,000 Btu/h and the net power input
to the air conditioner compressor is 3.45 hp.
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Inside, 70° F
Determine the coefficient of performance for the air conditioner.
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Evaporator
i
30,000 Btu/h
Determine the coefficient of performance of the air conditioner. Determine the power input required, in hp, and the coefficient of
performance for a reversible air conditioner providing the same cooling effect while operating between the same cold and hot
temperatures.
Refrigerant loop
Compressor
Outside
Q +
Condenser
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