Answer:
a. β = 8.23 K
b. β = 28.815 K
Explanation:
The performance of the heat pump can be calculated using the formula
β = TH / (TH - TC)
a.
TH = 15 ° C + 273.15 K = 288.15 K
TC = - 20 ° C + 273.15 K = 253.15 K
β = 288.15 K / (288.15 K - 253.15 K)
β = 8.23 K
b.
TH = 15 ° C + 273.15 K = 288.15 K
TC = 5 ° C + 273.15 K = 278.15 K
β = 288.15 K / (288.15 K - 278.15 K)
β = 28.815 K
