Question: 2 . Consider a two - stage compression refrigeration system operating between the pressure limits of 1 . 4 and 0 . 1 2 MPa.

2. Consider a two-stage compression refrigeration system operating between the pressure limits of 1.4
and 0.12 MPa. The working fluid is refrigerant-134a. The refrigerant leaves the condenser as a
saturated liquid and is throttled to a flash chamber operating at 0.5 MPa. Part of the refrigerant
evaporates during this flashing process, and this vapor is mixed with the refrigerant leaving the
low-pressure compressor. The mixture is then compressed to the condenser pressure by the high-
pressure compressor. The liquid in the flash chamber is throttled to the evaporator pressure, and it
cools the refrigerated space as it vaporizes in the evaporator. Assuming the refrigerant leaves the
evaporator as saturated vapor and both compressors are isentropic, determine (a) the fraction of the
refrigerant that evaporates as it is throttled to the flash chamber, (b) the amount of heat removed
from the refrigerated space and the compressor work per unit mass of refrigerant flowing through
the condenser, and (c) the coefficient of performance.

Step by Step Solution

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock 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

Students Have Also Explored These Related Mechanical Engineering Questions!