Calculating the Yearly Cost of 131 kW Cooling System

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The discussion focuses on calculating the yearly cost of a 131 kW cooling system, specifically addressing the recirculation of condenser heat through a ventilation system for five months each year. The cooling system operates continuously throughout the year, with energy costs calculated based on the price per kWh. Participants clarify that the 131 kW refers to the cooling capacity of the condenser, and inquire about the coefficient of performance (COP) to better understand the system's efficiency and operational costs.

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I have a cooling system where the condenser has an effect of 131 kW. The text says that the condensor-heat can be recirculated using the ventilaton-system 5 months a year, and that the vent.system is running between 0800-2000 monday to friday. I also have the energi price pr kWh. The cooling-system runs 365 days a year. I'm supposed to find the yearly cost. I have other info like flow/h, and the enthalphies.

I don't really know where to start...so it says "the condensor-heat can be recirculated", is that the effect of 131 kW? Anyone?
 
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It's a bit difficult to understand " the condenser has an effect of 131 kW." Is this the cooling capacity of the condenser, or the heat rejected?

Do you have a COP, coefficient of performance?

I suspect this is something like a heat pump, which can be used to cool or to heat depending on which side is used.

So is this system cooling for 7 months and heating for 5 months?
 

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