heat pump (HP) is used to heat a house and maintain it at 24 °C. On a winter day when the outdoor air temperature is -5 °C, the house is estimated to lose heat at a rate of 80,000 kJ/h. Determine the minimum power required (????,??) to operate this heat pump.
heat pump (HP) is used to heat a house and maintain it at 24 °C. On a winter day when the outdoor air temperature is -5 °C, the house is estimated to lose heat at a rate of 80,000 kJ/h. Determine the minimum power required (????,??) to operate this heat pump.
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A heat pump (HP) is used to heat a house and maintain it at 24 °C. On a winter day when the outdoor air temperature is -5 °C, the house is estimated to lose heat at a rate of 80,000 kJ/h. Determine the minimum power required (????,??) to operate this heat pump.

Transcribed Image Text:The diagram illustrates a simplified heat pump system used to heat a house. Here's a detailed breakdown:
1. **House**:
- Temperature inside the house is maintained at 24°C.
- Heat flow into the house is shown as 80,000 kJ/h.
2. **Heat Pump (HP)**:
- The heat pump transfers heat from a colder area to a warmer one.
- It takes in work \( \dot{W}_{\text{net,in}} \) to operate.
3. **Source**:
- The heat pump extracts heat from an external source at a temperature of -5°C.
The system likely illustrates the energy balance and operation of a heat pump, which uses external work input to transport heat from a colder space to a warmer one, efficiently heating the house.
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