To maintain a dwelling steadily at 68°F on a day when the outside temperature is 40°F, heating must be provided at an average rate of 300 Btu/min. Determine the electrical power required, in kW, to deliver the heating using: (a) electrical-resistance heating. (b) a heat pump whose coefficient of performance is 3.5, (c) a reversible heat pump operating between hot and cold reservoirs at 68°F and 40°F, respectively.

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To maintain a dwelling steadily at 68°F on a day when the outside temperature is 40°F, heating must be provided at an average rate of
300 Btu/min.
Determine the electrical power required, in kW, to deliver the heating using:
(a) electrical-resistance heating.
(b) a heat pump whose coefficient of performance is 3.5,
(c) a reversible heat pump operating between hot and cold reservoirs at 68°F and 40°F, respectively.
Part A
Determine the electrical power required, in kW, to deliver the heating using electrical-resistance heating.
Hint
Part B
Your answer is correct.
W₂
Part C
5.2752
Your answer is correct.
Hint
Determine the electrical power required, in kW, to deliver the heating using a heat pump whose coefficient of performance is 3.5.
1.5072
kw
* Your answer is incorrect.
kW
kW
Attempts: 1 of 4 used
Determine the electrical power required, in kW, to deliver the heating using a reversible heat pump operating between hot and
cold reservoirs at 68°F and 40°F, respectively.
W = 0.3599
|
+
Attempts: 1 of 4 used
Transcribed Image Text:To maintain a dwelling steadily at 68°F on a day when the outside temperature is 40°F, heating must be provided at an average rate of 300 Btu/min. Determine the electrical power required, in kW, to deliver the heating using: (a) electrical-resistance heating. (b) a heat pump whose coefficient of performance is 3.5, (c) a reversible heat pump operating between hot and cold reservoirs at 68°F and 40°F, respectively. Part A Determine the electrical power required, in kW, to deliver the heating using electrical-resistance heating. Hint Part B Your answer is correct. W₂ Part C 5.2752 Your answer is correct. Hint Determine the electrical power required, in kW, to deliver the heating using a heat pump whose coefficient of performance is 3.5. 1.5072 kw * Your answer is incorrect. kW kW Attempts: 1 of 4 used Determine the electrical power required, in kW, to deliver the heating using a reversible heat pump operating between hot and cold reservoirs at 68°F and 40°F, respectively. W = 0.3599 | + Attempts: 1 of 4 used
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