
(a)
Interpretation:
The effect of condensation temperature on the coefficient of performance is to be determined for different condensation temperatures assuming isentropic compression of vapor.
Concept introduction:
Below shown diagram represents vapor-compression refrigeration cycle on a TS diagram which include four steps of the cycle. Line 1→2 shows a liquid which is evaporating at constant pressure and providing a means for heat absorption at constant low temperature. The vapor thus produced is then compressed to a higher pressure. It is then cooled and condensed at higher temperature by heat rejection. By an expansion process, the liquid from the condenser is returned to its original pressure. This process is carried out by throttling through a partly open valve. Due to the fluid friction in the valve there is pressure drop in this irreversible process.
The line 4→1 represents throttling process which occurs at constant enthalpy. The path of isentropic compression is shown by line 2→3' and the actual compression is shown by the line 2→3 where the direction of slope is in increasing enthalpy which reflects inherent irreversibility.
The equations used to calculate the heat absorbed in evaporator and the heat rejected in condenser are:
|QC|=H2−H1 ...... (1)
|QH|=H3−H4 ...... (2)
The work of compression is:
W=H3−H2 ...... (3)
The coefficient of performance is:
ω=H2−H1H3−H2 ...... (4)
The rate of circulation of refrigerant, ˙m is determined from the rate of heat absorption in the evaporator given by the equation:
˙m=|˙QC|H2−H1 ...... (5)
For Carnot refrigeration cycle, highest possible value of ω is attained at the given values of TC and TH . Due to irreversible expansion in a throttle valve and irreversible compression in the vapor-compression cycle, lower values of ω is obtained.
(a)

Answer to Problem 9.13P
The coefficient of performance for condensation temperature of 16∘C is 9.049 .
The coefficient of performance for condensation temperature of 28∘C is 5.729 .
The coefficient of performance for condensation temperature of 40∘C is 3.737 .
As the condensation temperature is increased, the coefficient of performance decreases.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
In a refrigerator, tetrafluoroethene acts as a refrigerant and operates with an evaporation temperature of −12∘C . Different condensation temperature for the isentropic compression of vapor are 16∘C, 28∘C, and 40∘C .
From table 9.1, the values of H2, and S2 and the pressure for the saturated tetrafluoroethene at −12∘C are:
H2=391.46 kJ/kgS2=1.735 kJ/(kg⋅K)P2=1.852 bar
Assume that the compressor efficiency is η=1.00 , so,
H3=H′3
For condensation temperature of 16∘C .
The saturation pressure at point 4 is the pressure at which the vapor condenses and H4(16∘C) at this point is:
Psat(16∘C)=5.043 barH4(16∘C)=221.87 kJ/kg
Also, H1(16∘C)=H4(16∘C)=221.87 kJ/kg
For isentropic compression,
S′3=S2=1.735 kJ/(kg⋅K)
At point 3′ , the thermodynamic state properties are defines using the saturation pressure. From figure F.2 of appendix F, follow the constant enthalpy curve of 1.735 kJ/(kg⋅K) to get the enthalpy H3(16∘C) at pressure 5.043 bar as:
H3(16∘C)=410.2 kJ/kg
Using equation (4), the coefficient of performance for condensation temperature of 16∘C is calculated as:
ω(16∘C)=H2−H1(16∘C)H3(16∘C)−H2=391.46−221.87410.2−391.46=9.049
For condensation temperature of 28∘C .
The saturation pressure at point 4 is the pressure at which the vapor condenses and H4(28∘C) at this point is:
Psat(28∘C)=7.269 barH4(28∘C)=238.84 kJ/kg
Also, H1(28∘C)=H4(28∘C)=238.84 kJ/kg
For isentropic compression,
S′3=S2=1.735 kJ/(kg⋅K)
At point 3′ , the thermodynamic state properties are defines using the saturation pressure. From figure F.2 of appendix F, follow the constant enthalpy curve of 1.735 kJ/(kg⋅K) to get the enthalpy H3(28∘C) at pressure 7.269 bar as:
H3(28∘C)=418.1 kJ/kg
Using equation (4), the coefficient of performance for condensation temperature of 28∘C is calculated as:
ω(28∘C)=H2−H1(28∘C)H3(28∘C)−H2=391.46−238.84418.1−391.46=5.729
For condensation temperature of 40∘C .
The saturation pressure at point 4 is the pressure at which the vapor condenses and H4(40∘C) at this point is:
Psat(40∘C)=10.166 barH4(40∘C)=256.41 kJ/kg
Also, H1(40∘C)=H4(40∘C)=256.41 kJ/kg
For isentropic compression,
S′3=S2=1.735 kJ/(kg⋅K)
At point 3′ , the thermodynamic state properties are defines using the saturation pressure. From figure F.2 of appendix F, follow the constant enthalpy curve of 1.735 kJ/(kg⋅K) to get the enthalpy H3(40∘C) at pressure 10.166 bar as:
H3(40∘C)=427.6 kJ/kg
Using equation (4), the coefficient of performance for condensation temperature of 40∘C is calculated as:
ω(40∘C)=H2−H1(40∘C)H3(40∘C)−H2=391.46−256.41427.6−391.46=3.737
As the condensation temperature is increased, the coefficient of performance decreases.
(b)
Interpretation:
The effect of condensation temperature on the coefficient of performance is to be determined for different condensation temperatures assuming compressor efficiency of 75% .
Concept introduction:
Below shown diagram represents vapor-compression refrigeration cycle on a TS diagram which include four steps of the cycle. Line 1→2 shows a liquid which is evaporating at constant pressure and providing a means for heat absorption at constant low temperature. The vapor thus produced is then compressed to a higher pressure. It is then cooled and condensed at higher temperature by heat rejection. By an expansion process, the liquid from the condenser is returned to its original pressure. This process is carried out by throttling through a partly open valve. Due to the fluid friction in the valve there is pressure drop in this irreversible process.
The line 4→1 represents throttling process which occurs at constant enthalpy. The path of isentropic compression is shown by line 2→3' and the actual compression is shown by the line 2→3 where the direction of slope is in increasing enthalpy which reflects inherent irreversibility.
The equations used to calculate the heat absorbed in evaporator and the heat rejected in condenser are:
|QC|=H2−H1 ...... (1)
|QH|=H3−H4 ...... (2)
The work of compression is:
W=H3−H2 ...... (3)
The coefficient of performance is:
ω=H2−H1H3−H2 ...... (4)
The rate of circulation of refrigerant, ˙m is determined from the rate of heat absorption in the evaporator given by the equation:
˙m=|˙QC|H2−H1 ...... (5)
For Carnot refrigeration cycle, highest possible value of ω is attained at the given values of TC and TH . Due to irreversible expansion in a throttle valve and irreversible compression in the vapor-compression cycle, lower values of ω is obtained.
(b)

Answer to Problem 9.13P
The coefficient of performance for condensation temperature of 16∘C is 6.786 .
The coefficient of performance for condensation temperature of 28∘C is 4.297 .
The coefficient of performance for condensation temperature of 40∘C is 2.802 .
As the condensation temperature is increased, the coefficient of performance decreases.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
In a refrigerator, tetrafluoroethene acts as a refrigerant and operates with an evaporation temperature of −12∘C . Different condensation temperature for the compressor efficiency of 75% are 16∘C, 28∘C, and 40∘C .
From table 9.1, the values of H2, and S2 and the pressure for the saturated tetrafluoroethene at −12∘C are:
H2=391.46 kJ/kgS2=1.735 kJ/(kg⋅K)P2=1.852 bar
The compressor efficiency is given as, η=0.75 .
For condensation temperature of 16∘C .
The saturation pressure at point 4 is the pressure at which the vapor condenses and H4(16∘C) at this point is:
Psat(16∘C)=5.043 barH4(16∘C)=221.87 kJ/kg
Also, H1(16∘C)=H4(16∘C)=221.87 kJ/kg
For isentropic compression,
S′3=S2=1.735 kJ/(kg⋅K)
At point 3′ , the thermodynamic state properties are defines using the saturation pressure. From figure F.2 of appendix F, follow the constant enthalpy curve of 1.735 kJ/(kg⋅K) to get the enthalpy H′3(16∘C) at pressure 5.043 bar as:
H′3(16∘C)=410.2 kJ/kg
Calculate ΔH23(16∘C) as:
ΔH23(16∘C)=H′3 (16∘C)−H2η=410.2−391.460.75=24.99 kJ/kg
Now, calculate H3(16∘C) as:
H3(16∘C)=H2+ΔH23(16∘C)=391.46+24.99=416.45 kJ/kg
Using equation (4), the coefficient of performance for condensation temperature of 16∘C is calculated as:
ω(16∘C)=H2−H1(16∘C)H3(16∘C)−H2=391.46−221.87416.45−391.46=6.786
For condensation temperature of 28∘C .
The saturation pressure at point 4 is the pressure at which the vapor condenses and H4(28∘C) at this point is:
Psat(28∘C)=7.269 barH4(28∘C)=238.84 kJ/kg
Also, H1(28∘C)=H4(28∘C)=238.84 kJ/kg
For isentropic compression,
S′3=S2=1.735 kJ/(kg⋅K)
At point 3′ , the thermodynamic state properties are defines using the saturation pressure. From figure F.2 of appendix F, follow the constant enthalpy curve of 1.735 kJ/(kg⋅K) to get the enthalpy H′3(28∘C) at pressure 7.269 bar as:
H′3(28∘C)=418.1 kJ/kg
Calculate ΔH23(28∘C) as:
ΔH23(28∘C)=H′3 (28∘C)−H2η=418.1−391.460.75=35.52 kJ/kg
Now, calculate H3(28∘C) as:
H3(28∘C)=H2+ΔH23(28∘C)=391.46+35.52=426.98 kJ/kg
Using equation (4), the coefficient of performance for condensation temperature of 28∘C is calculated as:
ω(28∘C)=H2−H1(28∘C)H3(28∘C)−H2=391.46−238.84426.98−391.46=4.297
For condensation temperature of 40∘C .
The saturation pressure at point 4 is the pressure at which the vapor condenses and H4(40∘C) at this point is:
Psat(40∘C)=10.166 barH4(40∘C)=256.41 kJ/kg
Also, H1(40∘C)=H4(40∘C)=256.41 kJ/kg
For isentropic compression,
S′3=S2=1.735 kJ/(kg⋅K)
At point 3′ , the thermodynamic state properties are defines using the saturation pressure. From figure F.2 of appendix F, follow the constant enthalpy curve of 1.735 kJ/(kg⋅K) to get the enthalpy H′3(40∘C) at pressure 10.166 bar as:
H′3(40∘C)=427.6 kJ/kg
Calculate ΔH23(40∘C) as:
ΔH23(40∘C)=H′3 (40∘C)−H2η=427.6−391.460.75=48.19 kJ/kg
Now, calculate H3(40∘C) as:
H3(40∘C)=H2+ΔH23(40∘C)=391.46+48.19=439.65 kJ/kg
Using equation (4), the coefficient of performance for condensation temperature of 40∘C is calculated as:
ω(40∘C)=H2−H1(40∘C)H3(40∘C)−H2=391.46−256.41439.65−391.46=2.802
As the condensation temperature is increased, the coefficient of performance decreases.
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