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Chemical Engineering · Q288

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

Engineering and GATE · Chemical Engineering · question 288

Q288

Ideal refrigeration cycle is

A.
Same as Carnot cycle
B.
Same as reverse Carnot cycle
Answer
C.
Dependent on the refrigerant's properties
D.
The least efficient of all refrigeration processes

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Since ideal refrigeration cycle is just the reverse of ideal heat engine cycle (Carnot cycle), the ideal refrigeration cycle is same as reverse Carnot cycle.