Engineering Board Exam Reviewer · Thermodynamics · easy

In a vapor-compression refrigeration system, the refrigerant absorbs heat from the refrigerated space in the:

1. Evaporator
2. Condenser
3. Compressor
4. Receiver

Answer

A. Evaporator

Solution

The refrigeration effect is h1 - h4 (evaporator exit minus evaporator inlet enthalpy).

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