Question: Consider a two-stage cascade refrigeration system operating between -80oC and 80oC. Each stage operates on an ideal vapor-compression refrigeration cycle. Upper cycle use R-12 as

Consider a two-stage cascade refrigeration system operating between -80oC and 80oC. Each stage operates on an ideal vapor-compression refrigeration cycle. Upper cycle use R-12 as working fluid, lower cycle use R-13. In the lower cycle refrigerant condenses at 0oC, in the upper cycle refrigerant evaporates at -5oC. If the mass flow rate in the lower cycle is 1 kg/s, determine (a) the mass flow rate through the upper cycle, (b) the amount of heat removed from the refrigerated space and (c) COP. (d) What-if Scenario: What would the COP be if we consider a one-stage ideal vapor-compression system between -80oC and 80oC with R-13 as the working fluid?

Step by Step Solution

3.34 Rating (172 Votes )

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock

State1 given T 1 x 1 State2 given p 2 p 3 s 2 s 1 State3 given T 3 x 3 State4 given p 4 p 1 ... View full answer

blur-text-image
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!

Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts

Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock

Document Format (1 attachment)

Word file Icon

861-ME-T (7607).docx

120 KBs Word File

Students Have Also Explored These Related Mechanical Engineering Questions!