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A vapor-compression refrigeration system has a refrigerating effect of 140 kJ/kg. What refrigerant mass flow rate is needed for a capacity of 10 tons of refrigeration? (1 TR = 3.517 kW)

  1. 0.0714 kg/s
  2. 3.9807 kg/s
  3. 0.2010 kg/s
  4. 0.2512 kg/s

Answer

D. 0.2512 kg/s

Solution

m = Q/RE = (10 × 3.517)/140 = 0.2512 kg/s.

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