Question: 5 ( d ) _ # 2 : A vapor - compression refrigeration system circulates Refrigerant 2 2 at a rate of 1 2 lb

5(d)_#2: A vapor-compression refrigeration system circulates Refrigerant 22 at a rate of 12lb/min. The refrigerant enters the compressor at -40 oF,15 lbf/in^2, and exits at 80 lbf/in^2. The isentropic compressor efficiency is 67%. There are no appreciable pressure drops as the refrigerant flows through the condenser and evaporator. The refrigerant leaves the condenser at 80 lbf/in^2,30 oF. Ignoring heat transfer between the compressor and its surroundings, determine
a) the compressor power, in Btu/min, and the refrigeration capacity, in tons. Ans: (4.89 tons)
b) the coefficient of performance. Ans: (3.1)
c) draw a T-s diagram of the cycle

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