In a vapor-compression refrigeration cycle, 9 kg/min of ammonia exits the evaporator as saturated vapor at-12°C. The refrigerant enters the condenser at 16 bar and 140°C, and saturated liquid exits at 16 bar. There is no significant heat transfer between the compressor and its surroundings, and the refrigerant passes through the evaporator with a negligible change in pressure. Determine the refrigerating capacity, in kW. kW %3D

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In a vapor-compression refrigeration cycle, 9 kg/min of ammonia exits the evaporator as saturated vapor at-12°C. The refrigerant
enters the condenser at 16 bar and 140C, and saturated liquid exits at 16 bar. There is no significant heat transfer between the
compressor and its surroundings, and the refrigerant passes through the evaporator with a negligible change in pressure.
Determine the refrigerating capacity, in kW.
kW
%3D
Determine the power input to the compressor, in kW.
kW
%3D
Transcribed Image Text:In a vapor-compression refrigeration cycle, 9 kg/min of ammonia exits the evaporator as saturated vapor at-12°C. The refrigerant enters the condenser at 16 bar and 140C, and saturated liquid exits at 16 bar. There is no significant heat transfer between the compressor and its surroundings, and the refrigerant passes through the evaporator with a negligible change in pressure. Determine the refrigerating capacity, in kW. kW %3D Determine the power input to the compressor, in kW. kW %3D
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