Vapor-compression refrigeration cycle

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The problem involves a conventional vapor-compression refrigeration cycle using ammonia as the refrigerant, with specific temperatures for evaporation and condensation, and a defined refrigeration rate. The original poster attempts to calculate various parameters including work done, ammonia circulation rate, heat transfer rate, power requirement, and the coefficient of performance (COP) of the cycle.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster discusses finding enthalpy values and entropy, questioning the relationship between them and the compressor efficiency. There is uncertainty about how to begin the calculations and derive H3.

Discussion Status

Some participants have expressed confusion regarding the approach to the problem, particularly in relation to the calculations of enthalpy and the use of compressor efficiency. The original poster indicates they have resolved their confusion, suggesting a shift in the discussion's focus.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes references to specific thermodynamic properties of ammonia at given temperatures, and there is an assumption that the throttle process is isenthalpic. The original poster's approach is constrained by the need to calculate multiple interrelated parameters without showing detailed work initially.

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Homework Statement


A conventional vapor-compression refrigeration cycle uses ammonia as the refrigerant. Evaporation and condensation are at -4°C and 34°C respectively and the refrigeration rate is 5kW. The compressor efficiency is 0.75. Assume that the throttle process is isenthalpic.
Calculate the work done by the system, the ammonia circulation rate, the rate of heat transferred to the fluid in the condenser, the power requirement, and the COP of the cycle.

Homework Equations


diagram:http://i.imgur.com/QAQpxBg.jpg

Work done by the system = work done by compressor = H3-H2

The Attempt at a Solution


From the problem statement: H1=H4, S3=S2
I started by finding the enthalpy of vaporization at -3°C and 34°C for saturated ammonia. Now I have H1, H2, H4. I also found the entropy of vaporization at -3°C, so I have S2 and S3.
 
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Do you have a question about this problem? Without showing any work, it's hard to figure out why you made this post.
 
Yes, I just posted everything since each one is interrelated.

So to start off with, calculating the work: I don't understand how get H3. I thought I could get it via the entropy (S2) since S2=S3, but I don't think there is a relation there. Now I'm thinking I could get it via the compressor efficiency, but for that I need to calculate the work first. I guess I'm just stuck on where to begin.
 
Nevermind, figured it out!
 

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