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A refrigeration system removes 50 kW of heat. What is its capacity in tons of refrigeration?

  1. 175.85 TR
  2. 14.22 TR
  3. 11.94 TR
  4. 50.00 TR

Answer

B. 14.22 TR

Solution

TR = 50/3.517 = 14.22 TR.

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