(2) A two-stage cascade refrigeration system uses ammonia as the refrigerant. The mass flow rate in the high-pressure loop is 0.10 kg/s. The condenser saturated temperature is 38°C and the evaporator temperature is -40°C. The cascade condenser is a direct-contact type. Determine (a) the refrigerating effect in tons, (b) the power required, and (c) the COP. Ans.(a) 26.19 tons, (b) 37.22 kW, (c) 2.48

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(2) A two-stage cascade refrigeration system uses ammonia
as the refrigerant. The mass flow rate in the high-pressure loop
is 0.10 kg/s. The condenser saturated temperature is 38°C and
the evaporator temperature is -40°C. The cascade condenser is
a direct-contact type. Determine (a) the refrigerating effect in
tons, (b) the power required, and (c) the COP.
Ans. (a) 26.19 tons, (b) 37.22 kW, (c) 2.48
Transcribed Image Text:(2) A two-stage cascade refrigeration system uses ammonia as the refrigerant. The mass flow rate in the high-pressure loop is 0.10 kg/s. The condenser saturated temperature is 38°C and the evaporator temperature is -40°C. The cascade condenser is a direct-contact type. Determine (a) the refrigerating effect in tons, (b) the power required, and (c) the COP. Ans. (a) 26.19 tons, (b) 37.22 kW, (c) 2.48
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