The refrigerant R-134a is used as the working fluid in a conventional heat pump cycle. Saturated vapor

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The refrigerant R-134a is used as the working fluid in a conventional heat pump cycle. Saturated vapor enters the compressor of this unit at 50 F; its exit temperature from the compressor is measured and found to be 185 F. If the compressor exit is 300 psia, what is the isentropic efficiency of the compressor and the COP of the heat pump?

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Fundamentals Of Thermodynamics

ISBN: 9781118131992

8th Edition

Authors: Claus Borgnakke, Richard E. Sonntag

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