Question: Problem 1 . ( 3 5 pts ) A refrigeration cycle as shown uses Refrigerant 1 3 4 a as the working fluid to maintain

Problem 1.(35 pts ) A refrigeration cycle as shown uses Refrigerant 134 a as the working fluid to maintain a cold space at 25F in a 70F environment. The refrigerant leaves the evaporator as saturated vapor at 20lbfin2 and enters the cool end of the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger raises the temperature of the fluid to 80F before it enters the compressor which increases its pressure to 200lbfin2. The fluid leaves the condenser as saturated liquid and enters the hot end of the heat exchanger. Assuming a compressor isentropic efficiency of 88% and neglecting the pressure drop across the heat exchanger, evaporator, and condenser,
a) show the cycle on a T-s diagram then calculate:
b) the coefficient of performance of the refrigeration cycle,
c) the maximum coefficient of performance that can be attained with this cycle, and
d) the coefficient of performance if the cycle is operated as a heat pump.
Problem 1 . ( 3 5 pts ) A refrigeration cycle as

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