Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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Chapter 11 - Refrigeration Cycles - Problems - Page 643: 11-49C

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The saturation pressure of refrigerant $-134a$ at $-32^{\circ}C$ is $77\text{ kPa}$, which is below the atmospheric pressure. In reality a pressure below this value should be used. Therefore, a cascade refrigeration system with a different refrigerant at the bottoming cycle is recommended in this case.
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