Question: An ideal vapor-compression refrigeration cycle operates at steady state with Refrigerant R-134a as the working fluid. Saturated vapor enters the compressor at -5oC, and saturated

An ideal vapor-compression refrigeration cycle operates at steady state with Refrigerant R-134a as the working fluid. Saturated vapor enters the compressor at -5oC, and saturated liquid leaves the condenser at 35oC. The mass flow rate of refrigerant is 5 kg/min. Determine
(a) The compressor power in kW,
(b) The refrigerating capacity in tons and
(c) The coefficient of performance (COPR).

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