Calculate Work and Entropy Change for an Ice Maker

In summary, the conversation discusses the process of an ice maker turning liquid water into ice and the related calculations. The ice maker inputs 1 kg of water at 25 degrees C and outputs ice at -5 degrees C. The specific heat capacities for the liquid and solid states, as well as the heat of fusion, are provided. The first question asks for the entropy change of the water, which is calculated to be -1.628 kJ/K. The second question asks for the minimum electrical work required, which can be found by calculating the difference between the heat transferred on the cold and hot sides. The third question asks about the universe's change in entropy for the cycle, which is equivalent to the entropy transferred from the water to the
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An ice maker inputs liquid water at 25 degrees C and outputs ice at -5 degrees C. Assume there is 1 kg of water and the volume does not change.

Cp liquid 4.18 kJ/kg-K
Cp solid 2.11 kJ/kg-K
∆H fusion 334 kJ/kg

I need to calculate:

  1. Entropy change of the water, in kJ/K
  2. Minimum electrical work required, in kJ
  3. Allowing the ice to thaw and return to room temperature, what is the universe's change in entropy for the cycle, in kJ/K?
  4. What about if the ice maker has an efficiency of 20%?

I've already calculated the water's entropy change as -1.628 kJ/K. Where would I go from here, for the second question? Would work be the difference between Qhot and Qcold, where Q is the change in entropy times the temperature in K?

I've calculated the coefficient of performance (COP) to be 8.9383333 (or is it 0.100620493?), but I'm unsure of how to use that to find the work.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.
 
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The entropy change of the water is -1.628 kg/K. This is the negative of the entropy transferred from the water to the refrigerator cycle on the cold side. If the refrigerator operates ideally, this same amount of entropy is transferred from the refrigerator cycle to the room (at room temperature) on the hot side. If the room is at 25 C, what is the amount of heat removed from the refrigerator on the hot side? How much heat is removed from the water on the cold side?
 
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1. How do you calculate the work done by an ice maker?

To calculate the work done by an ice maker, you need to know the force applied and the distance over which the force is applied. The equation for work is W = F * d, where W is the work done, F is the force, and d is the distance. In the case of an ice maker, the force is typically the pressure applied by the compressor and the distance is the volume of the ice maker compartment.

2. What is the formula for calculating entropy change in an ice maker?

The formula for calculating entropy change in an ice maker is ΔS = Q/T, where ΔS is the change in entropy, Q is the heat added or removed, and T is the temperature at which the heat is added or removed. In the case of an ice maker, the heat added or removed is the heat of fusion, and the temperature is the freezing point of water.

3. How does the work done by an ice maker relate to its entropy change?

The work done by an ice maker is related to its entropy change through the first law of thermodynamics, which states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another. The work done by the ice maker is equal to the change in internal energy of the system, which in turn affects the entropy change.

4. Can you calculate the work and entropy change for an ice maker in a closed system?

Yes, the work and entropy change for an ice maker can be calculated in a closed system. In a closed system, energy is conserved, so the work done by the ice maker can be calculated using the first law of thermodynamics. The entropy change can also be calculated using the same formula, as long as the heat added or removed is known.

5. How can the work and entropy change for an ice maker be optimized?

The work and entropy change for an ice maker can be optimized by improving the efficiency of the system. This can be done by reducing the amount of energy lost during the ice-making process, such as by insulating the compartment or using more efficient compressor technology. Additionally, using alternative refrigerants with lower environmental impact can also help to optimize the work and entropy change of an ice maker.

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