Thermodynamics refrigerator problem

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In a refrigerator, work is done on the system to transfer heat from a lower temperature reservoir to a higher temperature one, typically through the compression and expansion of gas. The process involves compressing the gas to release heat to the hot reservoir and allowing it to expand to absorb heat from the cool reservoir. While discussing reversible processes, it is noted that heat transfer should occur infinitely slowly to minimize energy dissipation, although some energy loss is inevitable. The ideal Carnot engine exemplifies this concept, achieving the least energy dissipation compared to other engines but never reaching full efficiency. Understanding these principles is crucial for grasping thermodynamic cycles in refrigeration.
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Hi Everyone!
I have couple of questions this time! :D

1) In refrigerator we say that we have to do some work on system to flow heat from lower temp body to higher temp reservoir , so if temp1 > temp2

then temp2 + work = temp1 now what i want to ask is that
what kind of work we do on system to absorb heat? e.g we do expansion on system

please tell taking example of pistons , it makes me pretty clear!

2) if we say that reversible process why we say that heat should be flown infinety slowly , no dissipation of enerygy etc??

Thanks a lot for taking your preciuos time for me!
 
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daemonakadevil said:
Hi Everyone!
I have couple of questions this time! :D

1) In refrigerator we say that we have to do some work on system to flow heat from lower temp body to higher temp reservoir , so if temp1 > temp2

then temp2 + work = temp1 now what i want to ask is that
what kind of work we do on system to absorb heat? e.g we do expansion on system

please tell taking example of pistons , it makes me pretty clear!
I am not sure what you are asking. No work needs to be done for a system to absorb heat. Heat flows naturally from higher temp. body to a lower temp. body. In a refrigerator, this occurs by compressing a gas (raising its temp. and releasing heat to the hot reservoir) and then letting that compressed gas expand and do work (lowering its temperature and absorbing heat from the cool reservoir).

2) if we say that reversible process why we say that heat should be flown infinety slowly , no dissipation of enerygy etc??
Energy is dissipated in a reversible process. The ideal Carnot engine will dissipate less energy than any other engine, but it will never reach 100% efficiency.

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