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Chemical Engineering · Q252

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

Engineering and GATE · Chemical Engineering · question 252

Q252

Co-efficient of Performance (COP) of a refrigerator is the ratio of the

A.
Work required to refrigeration obtained
B.
Refrigeration obtained to the work required
Answer
C.
Lower to higher temperature
D.
Higher to lower temperature

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Coefficient of performance of a refrigerator is defined as heat taken from the cold reservoir or low temperature reservoir (refrigeration) to work input for this process to take place.