We propose to heat a house in the winter with a heat pump.

Chapter 5, Problem 138EUP

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Problem 138EUP

We propose to heat a house in the winter with a heat pump. The house is to be maintained at 68 F at all times. When the ambient temperature outside drops to 15 F, the rate at which heat is lost from the house is estimated to be 80 000 Btu/h. What is the minimum electrical power required to drive the heat pump?

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QUESTION:

Problem 138EUP

We propose to heat a house in the winter with a heat pump. The house is to be maintained at 68 F at all times. When the ambient temperature outside drops to 15 F, the rate at which heat is lost from the house is estimated to be 80 000 Btu/h. What is the minimum electrical power required to drive the heat pump?

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We are required to calculate the minimum electrical power for  the heat pump.

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