What is the Carnot coefficient of performance (COP) for a heat pump functioning between an evaporator temperature of -23°C and a condenser temperature of 27°C?

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25 Jan 2019
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The Carnot COP for a heat pump is calculated using the formula COP = T_hot / (T_hot - T_cold), where temperatures are in Kelvin. Converting the given temperatures: T_hot = 27°C + 273 = 300 K, T_cold = -23°C + 273 = 250 K. Therefore, COP = 300 / (300 - 250) = 300 / 50 = 6.

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