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Chapter 11.10, Problem 70P
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Can we replace the turbine with an expansion valve as we did in vapor compression refrigeration cycles in gas refrigeration cycles.
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properties for the refrigerant. The compressor is réfrigerated, and the condenser is also
cooled with water. The compressor receives shaft power equivalent to 7.5 hp.
Neglecting changes in kinetic and potential energy changes and any heat loss between
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A vapor compression refrigeration cycle operates at steady flow conditions with 0.25
kg/s or R-134a. The table below shows some of the operating parameters and
properties for the refrigerant. The compressor is refrigerated, and the condenser is also
cooled with water. The compressor receives shaft power equivalent to 7.5 hp.
Neglecting changes in kinetic and potential energy changes and any heat loss between
devices, please answer the following.
a. Complete the table below and sketch the cycle processes on a T-s diagram.
When completing the table please use the same number of decimal places as in
the tables.
123456
b. Determine the cooling capacity of the refrigeration unit, in Tons (1 refrigeration
Ton = 211 kJ/min).
c. Compute the COP.
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e. Determine the mass flow rate of cooling water passing through the condenser.
f. Determine the heat transfer rate from the compressor.
g. Compute the rate of entropy…
Refrigerant-134a enters the compressor of a refrigerator at 140 kPa and -10°C at a rate of 0.3 m3/min and leaves at 1 MPa. The isentropic efficiency of the compressor is 78 percent. The refrigerant enters the throttling valve at 0.95 MPa and 30°C and leaves the evaporator as saturated vapor at -18.5°C. Show the cycle on a T-s diagram with respect to saturation lines, and determine (a) the power input to the compressor, (b) the rate of heat removal from the refrigerated space, and (c) the pressure drop andrate of heat gain in the line between the evaporator and the compressor.
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1.88 kW, 7.11 kW, 1.72 kPa, 0.24 kW
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