Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
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Chapter 6.11, Problem 128RP
A Carnot heat pump is used to heat and maintain a residential building at 75°F. An energy analysis of the house reveals that it loses heat at a rate of 2500 Btu/h per °F temperature difference between the indoors and the outdoors. For an outdoor temperature of 35°F, determine (a) the coefficient of performance and (b) the required power input to the heat pump.
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