Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach ( 9th International Edition ) ISBN:9781260092684
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Chapter 11.10, Problem 11P
The COP of vapor-compression refrigeration cycles improves when the refrigerant is subcooled before it enters the throttling valve. Can the refrigerant be subcooled indefinitely to maximize this effect, or is there a lower limit? Explain.
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Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach ( 9th International Edition ) ISBN:9781260092684
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