Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0-07339-817-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-07339-817-4

Chapter 6 - The Second Law of Thermodynamics - Problems - Page 314: 6-44

Answer

$\Delta t=104\ min$

Work Step by Step

$Q_L=mc\Delta T$ Given $m=10\ kg,\ c=4.2\ kJ/kg.°C,\ \Delta T=(28-8)°C$: $Q_L=4200\ kJ$ $COP_R=\dot{Q}_L/\dot{W}_i$ With $COP_R=1.5,\ \dot{W}_i=0.45\ kW$ $\dot{Q}_L=0.675\ kW$ $Q_L=\Delta t\dot{Q}_L$ Hence $\Delta t=6222s=104\ min$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.