We propose to heat a house in the winter with a heat pump. The house is to

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We propose to heat a house in the winter with a heat pump. The house is to be maintained at 68 F at all times. When the ambient temperature outside drops to 15 F, the rate at which heat is lost from the house is estimated to be 80000 Btu/h. What is the minimum electrical power required to drive the heat pump?
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Fundamentals of Thermodynamics

ISBN: 978-0471152323

6th edition

Authors: Richard E. Sonntag, Claus Borgnakke, Gordon J. Van Wylen

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