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Mechanical Engineering · Q158

Refrigeration And Air Conditioning

Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 158

Q158

The ratio of heat extracted in the refrigerator to the work-done on the refrigerant is called

A.
Coefficient of performance of refrigeration
Answer
B.
Coefficient of performance of heat pump
C.
Relative coefficient of performance
D.
Refrigerating efficiency

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The efficiency of a refrigerator or heat pump is given by a parameter called the coefficient of performance (C.O.P.).
The C.O.P. of a refrigerator is given by the following equation: