Question: A simple vapor compression refrigeration cycle using R - 1 3 4 a as the working fluid operates at 4 C across the evaporator and

A simple vapor compression refrigeration cycle using R-134a as the working fluid operates at 4C across the evaporator and 1 MPa at the condenser is shown in FIGURE Q2. The isentropic efficiency of the compressor is 80%. The cooling load is 2.5 kW .
a. Sketch this refrigeration cycle processes on a T-s diagram indicating all the temperatures and pressures.
[5 marks]
b. Determine the required mass flow rate of R-134a.
[8 marks]
c. Calculate the rate of heat rejected from the condenser and the coefficient of performance, COPR of the cycle.
[6 marks]
d. If the cycle is replaced by a reversed Carnot cycle, evaluate the required compressor work and the resulting COPRR.
[6 marks]
A simple vapor compression refrigeration cycle

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