Example 4.15: An air conditioner (A/C) removes heat steadily from a house at a rate of 750 kJ/min while drawing electric power at a rate of 6 kW. Determine (a) the COP of this air conditioner and (b) the rate of heat transfer to the outside air. Answer COPR = 2.083 QH = 18.5 kW Warm environment A/C QH=? Cold area 6 kW Q=750 kl/min

Example 4.15: An air conditioner (A/C) removes heat steadily from a house at a rate of 750 kJ/min while drawing electric power at a rate of 6 kW. Determine (a) the COP of this air conditioner and (b) the rate of heat transfer to the outside air. Answer COPR = 2.083 QH = 18.5 kW Warm environment A/C QH=? Cold area 6 kW Q=750 kl/min

Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)

13th Edition

ISBN:9780133923605

Author:Robert L. Boylestad

Publisher:Robert L. Boylestad

Chapter1: Introduction

Section: Chapter Questions

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