Question: Problem 4 : As shown in the figure, a reversible power cycle R and an irreversible power cycle I operate between the same hot and

Problem 4:
As shown in the figure, a reversible power cycle R and an irreversible power cycle I operate between the same hot and cold reservoirs. Cycle I has a thermal efficiency equal to one-third of the thermal efficiency of cycle R.
If each cycle develops the same net amount of work, determine:
a) Which cycle receives greater energy by heat transfer from the hot reservoir,
b) Which cycle discharges greater energy by heat transfer to the cold reservoir.
Problem 5:
Two reversible power cycles operate between hot and cold reservoirs at temperature TH and TC respectively.
a) If one is a power cycle and the other is a heat pump cycle, what is the relation (write an expression) between the coefficient of performance of the heat pump cycle and the thermal efficiency of the power cycle?
b) If one is refrigeration cycle and the other is a heat pump cycle, what is the relation (write an expression) between their coefficients of performance?
Show where you found any numbers from tables in both questions
Problem 4 : As shown in the figure, a reversible

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