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The performance of a heat pump degrades (i.e., its COP
Chapter 6, Problem 102P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 102P
The performance of a heat pump degrades (i.e., its COP decreases) as the temperature of the heat source decreases. This makes using heat pumps at locations with severe weather conditions unattractive. Consider a house that is heated and maintained at 20°C by a heat pump during the winter. What is the maximum COP for this heat pump if heat is extracted from the outdoor air at (a) 10°C, (b) -5°C, and (c) -30°C?
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QUESTION:
Problem 102P
The performance of a heat pump degrades (i.e., its COP decreases) as the temperature of the heat source decreases. This makes using heat pumps at locations with severe weather conditions unattractive. Consider a house that is heated and maintained at 20°C by a heat pump during the winter. What is the maximum COP for this heat pump if heat is extracted from the outdoor air at (a) 10°C, (b) -5°C, and (c) -30°C?
ANSWER:
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The temperature of heat source in Kelvin can be calculated as,