Q5. A simple vapour compression refrigeration system of 60 kW cooling capacity that uses a water-cooled condenser. The power required by the compressor is 10 kW. The overall heat transfer coefficient of the condenser is 350 W/m².K and a heat transfer area of 17 m². If cooling water at a flow rate of 3.5 kg/s enters the condenser at a temperature of 31°C, what is the condensing temperature? Take the specific heat of water as 4.18kJ/kg.K.

Q5. A simple vapour compression refrigeration system of 60 kW cooling capacity that uses a water-cooled condenser. The power required by the compressor is 10 kW. The overall heat transfer coefficient of the condenser is 350 W/m².K and a heat transfer area of 17 m². If cooling water at a flow rate of 3.5 kg/s enters the condenser at a temperature of 31°C, what is the condensing temperature? Take the specific heat of water as 4.18kJ/kg.K.

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