In: Mechanical Engineering
Refrigerant 134a at p1 = 30
lbf/in2, T1 =
40oF enters a compressor operating at steady state with
a mass flow rate of 400 lb/h and exits as saturated vapor at
p2 = 160 lbf/in2. Heat
transfer occurs from the compressor to its surroundings, which are
at T0 = 40oF. Changes in kinetic and
potential energy can be ignored. The power input to the compressor
is 4 hp.
Determine the heat transfer rate for the compressor, in Btu/hr, and
the entropy production rate for the compressor, in
Btu/hr·oR.